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Danang is known as one of the first-class and accessible cities with a modern transport system and infrastructure. Therefore, you can easily travel to Danang or leave here for other destinations using different means of transport.
Danang possesses the third-biggest international airport in Vietnam. It is located in Hai Chau, a county of Danang city, about 3 kilometres away from the city centre. Until November 2015, Danang airport has welcome six million tourist arrivals and been rated the 23rd in the top 30 of best airports in Asia.
The traffic volume in Da Nang International Airport is more than 130 flights (both domestic and international ) with over 18,000 tourist arrivals a day. Hence, no matter where you live you can take a plane to Danang or leave it for any other cities in Vietnam quickly.
Luckily, Danang is on the way of the trans-Vietnam rail system. Danang station is located right in the city centre ( a 15 minute-drive from Danang University of Economics). You can catch any train from Danang to other cities in Vietnam. The national rail system is currently being upgraded to serve passengers quickly and safely. All students can get a price reduction for train ticket.
Visit the website http://dsvn.vn for train tickets.
Motorbikes are used as the main inter-city transport by Vietnamese people. In Danang, you can get a lot of freedom wandering about the streets on a motorbike because a majority of streets here are big and smooth. In addition, you can make a short trip by bike to the neighbouring ancient town Hoi An ( about 30 minute-ride from Danang) or to conquer the majestic Hai Van Pass then pay a visit to poetic Hue city (about 2 hour-drive from Danang).
You can get bike rental service at many motorbike shops or hotels with a price ranging from VND100,000 to VND 150,000 per day.
For bike rental service, visit the websites :
http://www.thuexemay.net/inventory/; http://xemaydanangchothue.com/; http://www.thuexemaydanang.net/
Travelling around Danang city by bicycle is not only cost-effective and convenient but also environmentally-friendly. Like by bike, you can easily rent a bicycle to get around the city so as to have a good feeling being exposed to the sun and bewitch the eye by spectacular scenery. In addition, you will feel more relaxing to ride a bicycle along the coastline in the afternoon or even become fitter by conquering the steep undulations in Son Tra peninsula
Travelling around Danang in a cyclo is also an enjoyable experience for tourists. Da Nang cyclos are uniform in design and color, They are also very clean with pent roof, and high enough for guests to watch the streets in a very comfortable seat with based soft padded back and annually recurring maintenance. The drivers have themselve uniforms in green, yellow shirt and yellow hat that makes a very professional and special style for the general vehicle. You can easily find out a pedicab on many popular places such as: Bach Dang street, Phuong Dong hotel, Han river, Sunriver, Green Plaza, etc. You should contact them on 0511.3887.722 for the service.
Ten buggy park on the streets along Danang beach to serve tourists. Due to its unique characteristics such as slow move, airy design, comfortable seats, buggy is a suitable means for tourists who would like to go sightseeing, enjoy the beautiful scenery, take photos, make film and breathe the fresh air of the coastal Danang city.
With a reasonable price, bus is commonly used by many people especially workers and students living in the suburbs or neighbouring communes. There are 38 bus routes from and to the city. It takes every 20 minutes for a bus turn. Buses serve travellers daily from 5.30 to 17.50
For information about bus schedule and price, visit website: https://www.danangbus.vn/home.html
Taxi firms in Danang offer good and reliable quality with no big difference in price charged by them. There are 07 taxi firms serving the travel needs of local and tourists. They are always ready to serve customers in the most whole-hearted and thoughtful way at any time. Here are their contact details:Vinasun taxi – Tel: 05113 686 868
Song Han taxi – Tel: 05113 655 655
Huong Lua taxi – 05113 828 282 Mai Linh taxi– Tel: 05113 565 656
Dana Taxi 05113.815.815
Airport taxi – 05113 825 555 Tiên Sa taxi – Tel: 05113 797 979
In addition, Grab Taxi is available in Danang for tourists to use. Using the mobile app, customer can have information like distance, estimated price, taxi plate number and driver’s contact details then make their your own trip by choosing the nearest taxi. The mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store to smartphones and tablets with the iOS and Android operating systems.