Vietnam-based Deo Ca Group has proposed a metro line linking Danang and Hoi An, two of central Vietnam’s most important tourist hubs. The line, planned under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, will integrate transit-oriented development (TOD) to ensure financial viability and support urban growth along the corridor.
The company has shortlisted metro and monorail options after assessing terrain and cost factors. The project, targeted for completion by 2030, may later extend to Tam Ky and Chu Lai. Land development along the route is expected to help finance the line, in line with global TOD practices.
Danang’s transport master plan envisions two metro lines by 2030, expanding to three by 2040 and 11 lines by 2045. The metro proposal comes as Danang reported 12.8 million overnight visitors in the first eight months of 2025, a 21 per cent year-on-year increase. Improved connectivity between Danang and Hoi An is expected to ease congestion, enhance the tourist experience, and drive sustainable growth in central Vietnam.
