35 km · 45-60 min · From $25-35
Ba Na Hills sits 35 km west of Da Nang International Airport in the Truong Son Mountains, a 45-60 minute drive depending on traffic through the city and winding mountain roads. The resort complex at 1,487 meters elevation requires navigating Provincial Road 601 after leaving National Highway 1A. Most visitors arrange transportation in advance since metered taxis charge 450,000-650,000 VND ($20-28) for the climb, while ride-hailing apps offer slightly lower rates during off-peak hours.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $25-35 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi |
⚠ $20-28 meter ONLY + $5-11 surcharges, tolls, tip ≈ $25-39 typical total |
Meter only - airport surcharge, tolls, midnight surcharge and tip added on top. Final cost varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | $18-24 | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: Pre-booked transfer prices are the all-in amount you actually pay. Metered taxi prices shown are the meter only - typical out-of-pocket cost is 20–40% higher once airport surcharges, tolls and tip are added. Compare like-for-like before deciding.
Metered taxis from Mai Linh and Vinasun wait at the airport terminal and charge 12,000-15,000 VND per kilometer plus waiting time, totaling 450,000-650,000 VND ($20-28) to Ba Na Hills. Grab operates reliably in Da Nang with fares ranging 400,000-550,000 VND ($18-24) depending on demand and vehicle type. Pre-booked private transfers cost $25-35 and include meet-and-greet service, though they don't significantly reduce travel time. The airport bus route 01 doesn't serve Ba Na Hills directly. Shared shuttle services from travel agencies in Da Nang city center cost 150,000-200,000 VND but require advance booking and operate on fixed schedules, typically departing at 8:00 AM.
Airport taxis make sense for early morning arrivals before 7:00 AM when Grab availability drops, or when traveling with more than two large suitcases. The mountain road's hairpin turns and steep grades require experienced drivers familiar with Provincial Road 601, which metered taxi drivers navigate daily. Groups of 3-4 passengers split the fare to roughly $6-8 per person.
Grab dominates Da Nang's ride-hailing market with GrabCar and GrabCar Plus options serving the airport-to-Ba Na Hills route. Drivers typically accept bookings within 3-5 minutes during daytime hours. Be Ride (Vietnam's local app) offers comparable pricing at 380,000-520,000 VND but has fewer drivers willing to make the mountain trip during rainy season.
Grab dominates Da Nang's ride-hailing market with GrabCar and GrabCar Plus options serving the airport-to-Ba Na Hills route. Drivers typically accept bookings within 3-5 minutes during daytime hours. Be Ride (Vietnam's local app) offers comparable pricing at 380,000-520,000 VND but has fewer drivers willing to make the mountain trip during rainy season. A ride-hailing fare of about $18-24 is normally the cheapest, with the trade-off that pickup zones can be a walk from arrivals. If you value certainty over the last few dollars, a fixed-price transfer at $25-35 removes every surprise.
Both work, but they solve different problems. The taxi rank at Da Nang (DAD) is fine when you are flexible on price; a pre-booked transfer is better when you want a fixed fare, a driver holding your name sign and a paper trail. Whatever you choose, decline any driver who approaches you inside the terminal.
Usually enough to get you there: pre-booked drivers are screened for basic English, while metered taxi drivers vary from fluent to phrasebook level. A Google Maps pin or the address in local script solves most misunderstandings before they happen.
Nothing you need to act on: pre-booked transfers track your flight, and the driver waits out any delay at no extra charge. If you land late and rely on the taxi queue at Da Nang (DAD) instead, be prepared for longer waits and the possibility that counters have closed overnight.
Expect $25-35 for a pre-booked private transfer - that figure is final and already covers airport surcharges, tolls and meet-and-greet. The meter in a regular taxi reads $20-28, yet the real total usually lands 20-40% above that once surcharges, tolls and a tip come on top. A ride-hailing app quotes around $18-24.
The 35 km drive takes 45-60 min in normal conditions. Traffic in Da Nang during rush hour can add 20-30 minutes. Pre-booked transfers track your flight automatically, so a delayed arrival does not affect pickup.
See our full Da Nang International Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. For nationwide context, see our Vietnam transfer guide.