The Best Route from Hoi An to Hue

The distance from Hoi An to Hue is ~120-150 km depending on the route. If you just make a search on Google Maps, it suggests you a route that passes almost of the National Highway 1A. Avoid it. Nothing is interesting to ride on the highway. And very dangerous to ride nearby big trucks. Just read the below article to find the most scenic and safe road to ride from Hoi An to Hue over Hai Van Pass.

The route we suggest below may be a bit longer than the default route suggested by Google (~150 km vs ~120 km). But it is worth.

Dangerous for riding via national highway 1A
Avoid the default route suggested by Google Maps
Detailed itinerary

From Hoi An, ride along the coast to My Khe Beach. You can stop at My Khe Beach to see one of the most beautiful beaches around the world. Then continue on the coastal road to pass Thuan Phuoc Bridge and head to Hai Van Pass.

My Khe Beach, Da Nang
Nice beaches in Da Nang

Hai Van Pass is one of the best coastal roads in the world. That will be amazing to ride over the pass. You will certainly feel alive and free. You can stop to have great photos and have a quick break. Continue on to Lang Co Beach and then Lap An Lagoon. Along the way, you can see how local fishermen live and work. There are a lot of excellent seafood restaurants around that you can stop to have a great lunch.

Hai Van Pass - Top Gear
Amazing riding on Hai Van Pass
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Hai Van Pass
Amazing view of the bay
Lang Co Fishing Village
Lang Co fishing village from Hai Van Pass
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Lang Co Beach
Lang Co finishing village from Hai Van Pass
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Lap An Lagoon
Lap An lagoon
Lap An Lagoon
Lap An lagoon


Hai Van Pass Top Gear - The Best Route to Hue

Continue riding along the way to Chan May Beach. Ride on this way maybe a little bit longer than the National Highway 1A. But you will have a chance to ride on empty roads that are more safe for you. And you can see rural scenes and rural life on the way. Conquer Phuoc Tuong Pass will be easy for you after you have ridden over Hai Van Pass. After finishing Phuoc Tuong Pass, cross Highway 1A to head into a country road that is named QL49B. Ride along the road to Tu Hien Bridge. Then continue to ride to Hue city centre.

Best route Hoi An to Hue
Riding head to Hue on empty roads
Best route Hoi An to Hue
Riding head to Hue on empty roads
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Off-the-beaten-track
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Rural life along the way
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Rural life along the way
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Rural life along the way
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Rural life along the way
Rural life along the way
Best route Hoi An to Hue - Countryside
Meet locals along the way




Hai Van Pass Top Gear - The Best Route to Hue