Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: your options
Ba Na Hills lies west of Da Nang, and the road from the city center takes about 40 to 50 minutes. The distance is roughly 34 to 40 km depending on the route. You have four ways to get to the mountain foot: a taxi or ride-hailing car, the free shuttle bus, a public bus, or your own motorbike or car. From the foot, cable cars take you up, and the sights are reached by cable car and paths inside the resort.
Which option fits depends on timing and budget. The shuttle costs nothing but needs a booking. A taxi is the most flexible. The public bus is cheap, but you should confirm where it stops before you rely on it. Costs below are 2026 guide values, not fixed fares.
Our picks: Ba Na Hills from Da Nang
The shuttle is the leanest option if you buy the ticket yourself. The two tours bundle the transfer with entry and the cable car.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge with hotel pick-up
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Cable car (ticket option)
An English-speaking guide and water come with the tour. The Ba Na ticket with the return cable car is in the option that includes it; the buffet lunch is a separate option.
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Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge full-day tour
- Return cable car
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge entry
- Guide and air-conditioned bus
Entry, the return cable car and a guide are bundled for the whole day, with the drop-off back at your hotel. Fast track and the wax museum cost extra.
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Round-trip shuttle to Ba Na Hills
- Round-trip hotel shuttle
- Mid-afternoon return
A shared shuttle takes you up in the morning and back in mid-afternoon, so you set your own pace at the top. The Ba Na ticket and cable car are extra.
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Transfers, entry tickets and day tours with pickup in Da Nang and Hoi An, with live prices and availability.
Taxi from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills
Quick and flexible.
A taxi is the simplest way. A 5-seat taxi costs roughly VND 350,000 to 420,000 one way. A return trip with about 4 hours of waiting costs roughly VND 500,000 to 600,000. These are estimates, not meter or app prices, and a longer wait adds cost. Settle the waiting time and the return fare before you leave.
The values apply to a start in the city center. Starting from another point, such as the airport or Hoi An, changes both time and cost. Check the fare in the app or agree on it with the driver first. A return pickup at the foot is not guaranteed when you book a ride-hailing car, so arrange it in advance.
Free shuttle bus from the city center
New in August 2026.
Since 8 August 2026 a free shuttle has run to Ba Na Hills. It leaves at 08:30 and 09:30 from a stop by the Han River in the city center, and it returns from the resort at 16:00. Further stops cover the center and the coast, including East Sea Park, a stop opposite My Khe Beach and 99 Vo Nguyen Giap.
Seats are limited. Register one day ahead, and arrive about 15 minutes before departure. The bus does not pick up between the stops. Because the last bus back leaves at 16:00, it suits a day trip, not an evening visit. For an evening visit, see the evening package on the tickets page.
Public bus and driving yourself
Cheaper, with more to plan.
Public bus 03
Bus 03 serves Ba Na from the Da Nang airport area. It runs from 07:00 to 18:00 in that direction and from 08:00 to 19:00 from Ba Na, about every 30 minutes, with fares from VND 30,000. Confirm exactly where it stops near the airport before you rely on it.
By car
Cars drive to the mountain foot and park there. Parking is free for cars and motorbikes, and signs show where to stop. The sights on the mountain are reached by cable car and paths inside the resort.
By motorbike
The same free parking applies. A motorbike over 50 cc needs an international permit and your national licence, and a standard car licence does not cover it.
Cable cars
Several cable car lines take you from the foot to the middle area and to the summit. The ride takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
The cable car lines →From Hoi An to Ba Na Hills
A longer road leg.
Hoi An lies further down the coast, and the free shuttle stops only in the Da Nang area. Plan a taxi, a ride-hailing car, a motorbike or a tour with pickup. Ask for the total time, the pickup point and the return before you pay. Fares and times for this leg vary, so agree on them in advance. The guide to Da Nang to Hoi An covers the road between the two towns.
If you want pickup and ticket in one booking, see the day trips from Da Nang and Hoi An.
Which way to go
The options side by side.
| Option | Cost (2026 guide) | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi one way | VND 350,000 to 420,000 | 40 to 50 min | Flexible start |
| Taxi return with 4 hours wait | VND 500,000 to 600,000 | 40 to 50 min each way | Short visit |
| Free shuttle | Free | Departs 08:30 and 09:30, back 16:00 | Day trip from the center |
| Public bus 03 | From VND 30,000 | About every 30 min | Budget travel from the airport area |
| Own car or motorbike | Free parking at the foot | 40 to 50 min | Your own schedule |
For most visitors staying in the city, the free shuttle is a good first choice for a day trip, and a taxi is the fallback for a late start. If you do not want to organise any of it, a tour packages the transfer.
Plan the rest of your trip
Tickets, the mountain and the airport.
Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: frequently asked questions
How far is Ba Na Hills from Da Nang?
By road it is roughly 34 to 40 km from the center depending on the route, and the drive takes about 40 to 50 minutes. The 25 km figure for the resort is a rough estimate, not the road distance.
How much is a taxi from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills?
A guide range for one way is about VND 350,000 to 420,000, and a return trip with around 4 hours of waiting costs about VND 500,000 to 600,000. Prices are estimates, so agree on the fare first.
Is there a free bus to Ba Na Hills?
Yes. Since 8 August 2026 a free shuttle runs from the city center. It leaves at 08:30 and 09:30 and returns from the resort at 16:00. Register one day ahead, as seats are limited.
Can I get there by public bus?
Bus 03 serves Ba Na from the Da Nang airport area, with fares from VND 30,000. Confirm the airport stop before you rely on it.
Can I drive up to the resort?
Cars reach the mountain foot, and parking there is free. From there, you take the cable car to the middle area or the summit.
How do I get there from Hoi An?
Plan a taxi, a ride-hailing car, a motorbike or a tour with pickup. The free shuttle stops only in Da Nang, so agree on time and return before you leave.