The nearest airport to Hoi An is in Danang, which has frequent connections to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and some flights to Bangkok, Singapore and Siem Reap. Danang International Airport is the most important airport serving central Vietnam and is equipped to handle most passenger needs, featuring ATMs, toilets and refreshment stands. Airlines serving the airport include Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air and Silk Air.

Taxis from the airport to Hoi An are available, but are not as prevalent for the return journey. Buses and local taxis are also available for the journey to Danang city centre, from where tourist buses connect to Hoi An.

There is no railway station in Hoi An. The nearest is in Danang, which receives several trains a day from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Nha Trang. Most travel agents and hotels can book a train ticket for you.

The centre of Hoi An is small and pedestrianised, so you will be walking around most of the time. Unfortunately, motorbikes have not been banned from the centre yet so keep an eye out for motorised vehicles, particularly at night.

To go to the beach or reach some of the more remote hotels, it is easy and cheap to hire a bicycle. Taxis are few and far between, but can be called by phone. When busy, taxis may refuse your fare back to your hotel from town if it is too close, opting for larger fares. Arranging a shuttle from your hotel may be a better option. Motorbike taxis, of course, are always an option, and you can also charter boats.