How to Get to Ba Na Hills Cable Car in Da Nang Vietnam

Visitors need to take the cable car to reach Ba Na Hills (which sits atop the mountain). From nearby cities, it’s needed to have a nearly-1-hour drive to the park and then walk to one of cable car stations. On busy hours or busy days, taking a shuttle bus from the parking lot to the main entrance is also required. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide more details about ways to get to Ba Na Hills cable car.

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Must Knows about Ba Na Hills in Da Nang

– Location/address: An Son village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Vietnam

– Entrance address: in the end of Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road (from the city)

– Name pronunciation:

– Other name(s): Ba Na Suoi Mo Tourist Area, Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort, Ba Na Hill Station, Disneyland of Vietnam, Ba Na Nui Chua Nature Reserve

– Elevation/altitude: 1,400 to 1,487 meters (around 4,800 ft)

– Opening hour(s): 8 AM to 10 PM everyday

– Ticket price: 850,000 to 1,250,000 VND for adults, 750,000 to 950,000 VND for children (2024)

– Discovery: 1901 by French people

– Establishment day: 25th March 2009

– Getting there: cable car, car/van, motorbike

– Reason(s) to visit: world-record cable cars, Golden Hands Bridge, cool and fresh atmosphere, breath-taking sceneries, many attractions and exciting activities, lots of photo opportunities, more

– Best time to visit: dry season (February to September), sunny days

– Time to spend: at least 1/2 day

– Emblem: bell-shaped cherry blossom which blooms in every spring

– Owner: Sun Group (Vietnam)

– Recognition(s): Asia’s leading theme park by World Travel Awards, Vietnam’s leading tourist attraction by Vietnam National Authortity of Tourism

– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-travel-guide

– Food & drink: yes available

– Shopping: yes available

– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)

– Official website: https://banahills.sunworld.vn

– Fact: Ba Na Hills is established by French people in 1900s with purposse to escape the heat in Da Nang

Ba Na Hills on Map

Getting to Sun World Ba Na Hills

Sun World Ba Na Hills is about 25 kilometers away from the city center of Da Nang and 40 kilometers away from Hoi An. To get there, popular ways are taking a private roundtrip transport car/bus or riding the motorbike or taking a shared shuttle bus. The drive is 45-60 minutes long if going by car/bus, and it’s longer a bit if going by motorbike, depending on traffic and weather. Read more information & details

From Hue, another popular tourist city in central Vietnam, about 100 kilometers north to Sun World Ba Na Hills. From this city, visitors must get there by private car/bus. The drive is around 2 hours if without stopping to sightsee on the way. See more information & details

From other places in Vietnam, we recommend reading these articles:

– How to get from Hanoi to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Phu Quoc to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Ninh Binh to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Sapa to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Nha Trang to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Ha Long Bay to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Da Lat to Ba Na Hills

– How to get from Phong Nha to Ba Na Hills

Going from Parking Lot to Main Entrance

Car/Bus Parking Lots

At Ba Na Hills, there are 3 parking lots:

+ Parking Lot 1 (in the front of the main entrance): for car/van/bus coming earlier than 8:00 am, and van/bus during park’s opening hours

+ Parking Lot 2 & 3: for car/bus coming in the midday and onwards, or on busy days. From these parking lots, visitors need to get a free shuttle bus to reach the main entrance of the park (the bus will go when it’s full or nearly full, and it’s definitely air-conditioned). The transfer is only 5-10 minutes long.

Motorbike Parking Lot

At Ba Na Hills, motorbike parking lot will be located near the main entrance. From Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors need to follow Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road (towards the west) to reach the theme park. It lies in the end of this road, to the left. There are many signs along the way, so do not worry!

From the motorbike parking lot, walk across the road and then downhill (along the covered path). Visitors will see ticket counters, luggage storage, toilet, shops,…quickly then.

Going from Main Entrance to Cable Car Stations

Hoi An Station

The Hoi An Station is popularly known by international visitors today because the cable cars from here will go directly to Golden Hands Bridge, the most stunning attraction in the park. In other words, the shortest/quickest cable car ride to the bridge boards from Hoi An Station (or Hoi An 1 Station). It’s named after Hoi An, the charming ancient town and a world heritage to the south of Da Nang city center. Read more information & details

From 8 am to 3/4 pm, here are directions to Hoi An Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the right (to Starbucks Coffee)
Turn left, walk through the Memory Garden
Turn left and walk along the covered pathway (with painted ceilings portraying Hoi An Old Town)
Turn left at the end of the covered pathway

*During the rain, the path through the Memory Garden will be closed because it’s slippery. By that, from Starbucks Coffee, visitors need to go straight and then follow the covered pathway to the cable car station.

After 3/4 pm, here are directions to Hoi An Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the left
Go straight and at the end, turn right

*This lane for those who purchase Ba Na Hills evening ticket

Suoi Mo Station

The Suoi Mo Station is known as the oldest cable car station at Ba Na Hills. The cable car from here will go to Golden Hands Bridge, the most stunning attraction in the park, or French Village, the most romantic place in the park. It’s named after Suoi Mo or the Dream Spring, the stream running near it. Read more information & details

Here are directions to Suoi Mo Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the right (to Starbucks Coffee)
Turn left, walk through the Memory Garden
Turn left and walk along the covered pathway (with painted ceilings portraying Hoi An Old Town)
Go straight from the information desk near Hoi An Station’s entrance
Follow the signs to Suoi Mo Station

Toc Tien Station

The Toc Tien Waterfall Station is known as one of the highest cable car stations at Ba Na Hills. The cable car from here will go directly to French Village, the most romantic place in the park (that’s why it’s called ‘French Village cable car’). This place is named after Toc Tien Waterfall or Waterfall of the Hair of Fairy Lady, the waterfall that is possibly seen from it and its cable car ride. Read more information & details

For day visitors, here are directions to Toc Tien Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the right (to Starbucks Coffee)
Turn left, walk through the Memory Garden
Turn left and walk along the covered pathway (with painted ceilings portraying Hoi An Old Town)
Go upstairs by escalator from the information desk near Hoi An Station’s entrance
Keep going up by stairs or escalator (go pass by Ngu Nhac Linh Tu Temple)
Follow the signs to Toc Tien Waterfall Station

For guests of Mercure Danang French Bana Hills hotel, here are directions to Toc Tien Station from the main entrance:

Climb the stairs from Toc Tien Station’s parking lot (where the car/bus drops off visitors)
Go straight and the front desk of Mercure hotel lies on the left hand side
Follow the bellman to Toc Tien Station after check in

Champa Station

The Champa Station is known as the highest cable car station at Ba Na Hills. The cable car from here will go directly to French Village, the most romantic place in the park (that’s why it’s called ‘French Village cable car’). This place is named after Champa, the ancient Cham kingdom existed from the 2nd to the 19th century. Read more information & details

For day visitors, here are directions to Champa Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the right (to Starbucks Coffee)
Turn left, walk through the Memory Garden
Turn left and walk along the covered pathway (with painted ceilings portraying Hoi An Old Town)
Go upstairs by escalator from the information desk near Hoi An Station’s entrance
Keep going up by stairs or escalator (go pass by Ngu Nhac Linh Tu Temple)
Follow the signs to Champa Station (go pass by Toc Tien Station)

For guests of Mercure Danang French Bana Hills hotel, here are directions to Champa Station from the main entrance:

Climb the stairs from Toc Tien Station’s parking lot (where the car/bus drops off visitors)
Go straight and the front desk of Mercure hotel lies on the left hand side
Follow the bellman to Champa Station after check in

*The cable car to Mercure Danang French Bana Hills hotel is often from Toc Tien Station, but while it’s under maintenance, Champa Station will be replaceable.

Hoi An 2 Station

The cable car from the Hoi An 2 Station is known as ‘Moon Kingdom cable car’ because the cable cars from here will go directly to Lunar Castle and the new wine cellar within the Moon Kingdom, a themed area in Ba Na Hills. It’s named after Hoi An, the charming ancient town and a world heritage to the south of Da Nang city center. Read more information & details

Here are directions to Hoi An 2 Station from the main entrance:

Walk through the Time Gate (or one of bridges with an architecture inspired by Japanese Bridge in Hoi An)
Go into the Big Gate with ‘Sun World Ba Na Hills’ sign
Go up by stairs or escalator to the right (to Starbucks Coffee)
Turn left, walk through the Memory Garden
Turn left and walk along the covered pathway (with painted ceilings portraying Hoi An Old Town)
Turn left at the end of the covered pathway (go pass by Hoi An 1 Station)
Follow the signs to Hoi An 2 Station

Itinerary to Visit Ba Na Hills for First Timer

Itinerary to explore Ba Na Hills depends on the schedule of the cable car on your day of travel and your arrival time. To have lunch or dinner, French Village, which has many restaurants and cafes, is the best place to go. Now, we suggest 4 itineraries corresponding four cable cars:

– From Hoi An Station: Marseille Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened

– From Suoi Mo Station: Ba Na Station – Le d’Amour Station – Le Jardin Station – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Golden Bridge – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened

– From Thac Toc Tien Station: L’Indochine Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened

– From Champa Station: Taiga Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened

For more information and details, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-self-guided-tour

Guided Tours to Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam

Here are guided tours to Ba Na Hills Vietnam:

– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour

– Ba Na Hills Half Day Tour

– Ba Na Hills Private Tour with Golden Bridge & Lunch Buffet

– Ba Na Hills Early Morning Tour to Avoid the Crowds

– Ba Na Hills Afternoon Tour

– Ba Na Hills Sunset Tour with Golden Bridge & Dinner

– Ba Na Hills Night Tour with Golden Bridge Sunset & Dinner

– Ba Na Hills Instagram Tour

– Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour with Halal Buffet & Prayer Room

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour

– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Thai Speaking Guide

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Drop Off

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Hoi An with Da Nang Drop Off

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha Tour

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & My Son Sanctuary Tour

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Tour

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Pottery Village

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Coconut Village

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Chan May Cruise Port

– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Lang Co