Getting from Hoi An Old Town to An Bang Beach

The ride from Hoi An old town to An Bang Beach is one of the most familiar short trips for visitors. At roughly 4.5 to 5 km, it takes you from mossy tiled roofs to a wide sandy beach and seafood restaurants. Before you go, fix both ends of the trip, think about luggage and the return, and confirm the details for your date.

The Route from the Old Town to the Beach

The most direct road between central Hoi An and An Bang Beach is Hai Ba Trung Street:

• Start from the edge of the old town, around the junction of Hai Ba Trung and Tran Hung Dao or Phan Chu Trinh.
• Head north across the overpass and through the countryside of Cam Ha, past flower and vegetable villages.
• Hai Ba Trung ends at the junction leading to the public beach at An Bang.
• The ride takes about 10 to 15 minutes by car, and about 25 to 30 minutes by bicycle.

If you start from the east side of the old town or the riverside resorts at Cam Chau and Cua Dai, you can take Cua Dai Road and turn onto the coastal road towards An Bang.

Ways to Travel Between Hoi An and An Bang

Choose according to weather, your group and how much you carry:

1. Bicycle: A favourite with many visitors. Hai Ba Trung is flat, with shade in places and open fields. You can stop at Tra Que vegetable village, only about 1 km from the beach.
2. A private car with a driver: For families with young children or older relatives, or if you carry swimwear and luggage, an air-conditioned car is the most comfortable. See the private car from Da Nang to Hoi An or the private car rates.
3. An electric shuttle: Many visitors look for an open-air electric vehicle. Sun Travel’s electric vehicle service in Hoi An is currently paused. If you use an independent operator, ask about the round-trip fare and the pickup and drop-off points before you board.

Drop-Off Points and Parking at An Bang

The beach entrance has organised parking:

• The start of Hai Ba Trung: Attended parking for motorbikes, bicycles and cars. Larger vehicles, such as 16-seaters, commonly stop at an outer car park some 100 to 150 m from the sand.
• Along Lac Long Quan coastal road: Restaurants, beach bars, villas and homestays. A private car may be able to go to the lobby of accommodation that has vehicle access.

Rules and parking arrangements can change, so confirm the drop-off point for your date.

Planning the Return at Sunset and in the Evening

An Bang is most pleasant from roughly 15:30 to 18:00 when the sun softens. After a swim or a seafood dinner, many people head back to the old town for the lanterns:

• If you ride a bicycle, check the lights before leaving, because some stretches of Hai Ba Trung across the fields are only dimly lit.
• If you take a taxi or hire a car, save the driver’s number to arrange the return, or book a round trip in advance to avoid waiting at busy times.
• When you return to the old town at night, the car will drop you at points around the pedestrian zone, as described in where to catch your private car in Hoi An at night.

Frequently asked questions about the ride from Hoi An old town to An Bang Beach

How far is it from the old town to An Bang Beach? +

The road distance is about 4.5 to 5 km along Hai Ba Trung Street, and the trip takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car.

Is parking for bicycles or motorbikes at An Bang Beach charged? +

Parking areas at the beach entrance are usually charged under local rules, with the fee posted at the gate. Restaurants and cafes with their own car parks may offer parking to customers. Check the notice on the spot.

Is An Bang a safe beach with fresh-water showers? +

The beach has a flat sandy shore and is often calm in summer, with sunbeds, showers and seafood restaurants. Lifeguard cover and conditions vary by day and season, so follow the local flags and notices.

Does Sun Travel take passengers to An Bang by electric vehicle? +

No. Sun Travel's electric vehicle and motorbike services in Hoi An are currently paused. You can request a private 4, 7 or 16-seat car for trips in Central Vietnam instead.