Deo Ca Group, a major transport infrastructure developer in Vietnam, has announced plans to invest in a metro line connecting the central tourist centers of Danang and Hoi An.

The planned line aims to increase connectivity between Danang, a beach city, and the UNESCO-recognized ancient town of Hoi An, two of central Vietnam’s most popular tourist attractions. The company intends to pursue the project through a public-private partnership (PPP) framework, complemented by transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies. This approach is expected to stimulate urban expansion along the route while enhancing the project’s financial viability. Following a review of multiple options, Deo Ca determined that mass rapid transit (MRT) and monorail systems represent the most practical solutions, taking into account the local terrain, current infrastructure, and available financial resources for large-scale transport investment. The existing coastal road linking Danang and Hoi An experiences heavy usage from both residents and tourists, underscoring the demand for a modern, high-capacity transit system to ease congestion and enhance travel efficiency. The metro line is slated for completion by 2030, with prospective extensions planned toward Tam Ky and Chu Lai in subsequent phases. Development of land parcels along the corridor is anticipated to bolster the project’s financial sustainability, consistent with global best practices in transit-oriented development (TOD). The urban traffic route, designed with TOD in mind, will be developed through a joint venture of key investors including Kita Group, Futa Group, China Design Group, CRRC Chongqing, Arup, A2Z and Kim Long Motors.

Danang’s transport master plan sets forth ambitious targets for expanding the city’s urban rail network. By 2030, two metro lines totaling 24 km are planned, with the system growing to three lines covering 49 km by 2040, and ultimately reaching 11 lines spanning 131 km by 2045. The project’s transit-oriented development (TOD) component will integrate housing, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities along the metro corridor. This approach is designed to secure the metro’s financial viability while driving urban renewal, strengthening local enterprises, and establishing a benchmark for modern, transport-driven development in Vietnam.