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Hue to Hoi An: Route Guide
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Imperial tombs on the Perfume River, the world's biggest cave systems, the Hải Vân pass over the sea and a lantern-lit trading town.
Hue to Hoi An is a 380 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 5–7 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for April, built from 246 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
5–7
days
380km
distance
4
Stops
246
curated stops
Plan your own version → 5-day plan · 6-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go
The route
Hue→ 210 kmPhong Nha→ 100 kmDa Nang→ 30 kmHoi An
What you'll see
Imperial City of Hue
Wander through grand temples, walls, and gardens of this royal complex.
Hue
Thien Duong Cave
Explore luminous stalactites and dramatic cave landscapes.
Phong Nha
Museum of Cham Sculpture
Admire ancient stone masterpieces from a vanished civilization.
Da Nang
Museum of Trade Ceramics
Stroll through an old house filled with broken pottery.
Hoi An
Tomb of Khai Dinh
Behold well-preserved architecture and statues in this elegant imperial tomb.
Hue
Ruc Mon Cave
Step into potentially the world's second-largest cave discovery.
Phong Nha
My Khe Beach
Feel the soft sand and gentle waves of a famous beach.
Da Nang
Hoi An Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop
Enjoy folk music performances on selected afternoons.
Hoi An
Choose your length
5-day plan5.2 stops/day · 2.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan5.3 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →7-day plan5.6 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →
When to go
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August
The central coast's dry run — pass views clear, caves open, lanterns out.
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