The Marble Mountains are about 8 to 9 km south of central Da Nang, a 15 to 20 minute ride that costs roughly 50,000 to 80,000 VND by Grab. From Hoi An they are about 20 km north, 25 to 40 minutes by car, and a Grab costs around 200,000 to 250,000 VND.
The address is 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua; ask for Gate 1 for the stairs or Gate 2 for the elevator. Local buses and rented motorbikes cost less; a Grab is the simplest way for most visitors, and getting a ride back is rarely a problem.
Collected from your hotel, not a meeting point
Our private tours pick you up in Da Nang and link the Lady Buddha, the Marble Mountains and, on the full day, Hoi An in one car.
★Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone CarversThe Marble Mountains caves at the hour the light comes in, the Lady Buddha on Son Tra and a working Non Nuoc carving yard, with your own guide and car. · 5 hoursSee the tour →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern LightSon Tra, the Marble Mountains caves and a Non Nuoc carving yard in the morning, then Hoi An old town and a boat on the Thu Bon as the lanterns come on. · 10 hoursSee the tour →Where exactly do you get dropped off?
The listed address of the Marble Mountains is 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang, and Thuy Son, the hill you climb, has two gates on that road. Each has a ticket booth, so tell the driver which one you want.
Gate 1 is the stairway gate: 156 stone steps straight up to Tam Thai pagoda, the quickest way to Huyen Khong cave. Gate 2 has the elevator, which replaces the 108-step east stairway to Linh Ung pagoda, and Am Phu cave is right beside it. With older travellers or on a hot day, ask for Gate 2.
How do you get to the Marble Mountains from Da Nang?
From central Da Nang the Marble Mountains are a short, flat ride down the coast. Grab is what most visitors use, and the other options only make sense if you are on a tight budget or already have a motorbike.
| Option | Typical cost | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab or taxi | 50,000 to 80,000 VND | 15 to 20 min | Most visitors; pay in the app |
| Rented motorbike | about 150,000 VND a day | about 15 min | Confident riders; parking at the gate costs a few thousand dong |
| Local bus | under 30,000 VND | 25 to 40 min, plus waiting | Tight budgets and flexible schedules |
Prices were checked in September 2026 and move with fuel and demand. From hotels along My Khe beach the ride is shorter and cheaper than from the west bank of the river.
How do you get to the Marble Mountains from Hoi An?
From Hoi An the Marble Mountains are about 20 km north along the coast. A Grab or taxi takes 25 to 40 minutes and costs around 200,000 to 250,000 VND one way, more with a taxi meter than in the app.
Local buses between Hoi An and Da Nang pass the mountains and cost a small fraction of that, but they are slow, stop often and do not drop you at the gate; the stop by Non Nuoc market leaves about a ten-minute walk to the gates. A rented motorbike works well for experienced riders, since the coast road is straight and the hills are hard to miss.
If you are moving hotels between Da Nang and Hoi An anyway, the Marble Mountains sit almost exactly on the way, which makes them a natural stop on transfer day.
How do you get back?
Getting a Grab back from the Marble Mountains is usually easy; cars drop visitors at the gate all day.
If you plan to add Non Nuoc beach, it is about five minutes away, so one ride can cover both. Before booking the ride, see the Marble Mountains tickets and opening hours so you do not arrive as the elevator stops, and the complete Marble Mountain guide for how to spend your time once you are there.
When does a private car make more sense than Grab?
A single Grab to the Marble Mountains and back is cheap and works well. A private car earns its place when the day has more than one stop: the Lady Buddha on Son Tra is on the opposite side of the city, and linking it with the Marble Mountains, a stone-carving yard and perhaps Hoi An means three or four separate rides and some waiting between them.
It also matters for timing. Reaching Huyen Khong cave while the light is in it means being on the hill between about 9:00 and 11:00, which is easier to hold to when the car is waiting for you rather than the other way round.
Would you rather be collected at your hotel?
Two private tours from Da Nang, with a licensed local guide, every entrance fee paid and the car waiting between stops.
Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone Carvers5 hoursSee the tour →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern Light10 hoursSee the tour →Getting to the Marble Mountains: quick answers
How long does it take to get to the Marble Mountains from Da Nang?
About 15 to 20 minutes by car from central Da Nang, a little less from hotels along My Khe beach. The distance is about 8 to 9 km.
How much is a Grab to the Marble Mountains?
A Grab from central Da Nang to the Marble Mountains costs roughly 50,000 to 80,000 VND. From Hoi An it is around 200,000 to 250,000 VND one way. Prices were checked in September 2026.
Can you take a bus to the Marble Mountains?
Yes. Local buses between Da Nang and Hoi An pass the Marble Mountains and are the cheapest option, but they are slow and stop near Non Nuoc market, about a ten-minute walk from the gates.
Do your tours pick up in Hoi An?
Yes. Free pickup and drop-off at any Da Nang hotel. Hoi An hotels: Transfer surcharge +$25. The full-day tour can also finish at your Hoi An hotel.
One car for the whole morning
Choose your group size and the price covers the day: pickup at your hotel, private car, licensed guide, every ticket and water. Free to cancel until 3 days before.
★Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone CarversThe Marble Mountains caves at the hour the light comes in, the Lady Buddha on Son Tra and a working Non Nuoc carving yard, with your own guide and car. · 5 hoursfrom$39/ person›
Choose your group size · price is the group totalSolo traveller$135BOOK →2 guests$140BOOK →3 guests$150BOOK →4 guests$155BOOK →See the full tour page →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern LightSon Tra, the Marble Mountains caves and a Non Nuoc carving yard in the morning, then Hoi An old town and a boat on the Thu Bon as the lanterns come on. · 10 hoursfrom$89/ person›
Choose your group size · price is the group totalSolo traveller$265BOOK →2 guests$295BOOK →3 guests$325BOOK →4 guests$355BOOK →See the full tour page →Ride prices and travel times were checked in September 2026 and vary with traffic, fuel prices and demand.