How to travel from Hội An to Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

The distance between Hội An and Sầm Sơn is around 630km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hội An to Sầm Sơn by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Sầm SơnHội An if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Danang (DAD) to Vinh (VII) then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,035,280($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫725,215($31)
Operated by

Hoang Long

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫678,425($29)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance630km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hội An and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Hội An to Sầm Sơn by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫678,425 ($29) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,754,550 ($75).

The distance between Hội An and Sầm Sơn is around 630km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 13h 25m to get from Hội An and Sầm Sơn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hội An to Sầm Sơn is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,754,550 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Hội An and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫678,425 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hội An and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hội An to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 162 Ong Ich Khiem, Da Nang and Thanh Hoa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Hội An and Sầm Sơn. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hội An and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hội An to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Da Nang and Thanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Hội An and Sầm Sơn. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hội An to Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH) then take the bus to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 6h 60m.

The closest major airport to Sầm Sơn is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn. Vinh Airport (VII) (VII) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hội An and Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 630km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hội An to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around ₫725,215 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hội An and Sầm Sơn

Transport options from Hội An to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
6hrs
₫2,035,280($87)
every 20 mins1,300km (808 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 60m
₫1,707,760($73)
once daily796km (494 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 50m
₫1,754,550($75)
every 20 mins857km (532 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
₫2,620,130($110)
once daily1,007km (625 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 20m
₫2,292,610($100)
twice daily911km (566 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
₫725,215($31)
twice daily660km (410 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 25m
₫678,425($29)
every 20 mins678km (421 miles)
Train to Thanh Hoa16h 45m
₫1,099,520($47)
once daily693km (430 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
₫1,731,155($74)
on demand630km (391 miles)

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Airports near Sầm Sơn

The following major airports near Sầm Sơn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn
VII
Vinh Airport (VII)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Sầm Sơn
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Sầm Sơn