HUE to DA NANG — Bus, Train, Taxi, Flight? ☀️
8 min readJun 18, 2020
Hue to Da Nang — from the historical town to the biggest city of central Vietnam.
- Da Nang - the largest city in central Vietnam and the 4th largest city in this country. About 1.2 million people live here. It is the third largest seaport and the smallest of the three international airports in the country. Da Nang international airport is only about 5 km from the city centre of Da Nang. It is a modern, vibrant city through which the Han River flows and which is visited by many tourists throughout the year, popularly known as the tourist capital of South-Central Vietnam.
- In 1965, an advanced patrol of the US Marine Corps landed here to protect the US air base. The biggest attraction of the city is the Museum of Cham Sculpture, founded by the French in 1915. About 8 km southeast of Da Nang, five marble hills called the Marble Mountains rise from the landscape. Da Nang offers a range of quality and luxury hotels and resorts, as well as cheaper accommodation for single travelers from around the world. There are 5 ways how you can travel from Hue to Da Nang - by train, bus/minivan, private taxi, plane or motorbike.
🥇 You can search and book train+bus e-tickets from Hue to Da Nang easily online on Baolau or 12go.asia
From Hue to Da Nang you can travel by train, bus, minivan or private taxi.
- Travel distance from Hue to Da Nang is only about 100 km. The best way how you can travel is to travel by train or tourist bus. Travel by train of Vietnam Railways to Da Nang from Hue takes about 2.5–3 hours and train ticket costs about $2–8/pp (hard or soft seats). It is easy and fast option, suitable for all travelers. Another popular way is to travel by tourist bus from Hue to Da Nang. Travel by tourist bus or minivan takes about 2.5–3.5 hours and bus ticket costs about $4.80–11/pp. Buses depart and arrive from/to various bus stations.
- There are also some tourist buses from Hue to Hoi An. You can also travel by private taxi from Hue to Da Nang - it is the most fastest but expensive option of transport. Travel by private taxi/car costs about $70–90 (vehicle, minivan) and travel time is about 1.5–3 hours. The last option is to travel on motorbike, you can see an amazing Hai Van Pass. Travel on motorbike from Hue to Da Nang is a good way only for the experienced motorbike drivers and IPD in Vietnam is necessary. From Da Nang you can travel to southern Vietnam, e.g. by train/bus to Mui Ne. You can search and book bus/train tickets or taxi easily online.
There are 5 ways how you can travel from Hue to Da Nang:
- by train of Vietnam Railways to Da Nang
- by tourist bus or minivan to Da Nang
- by private taxi / car to Da Nang
- take a sightseeing flight between Hue and Da Nang
- travel on your motorbike to Da Nang
How do I get from Hue to to Da Nang?
1. TRAIN from Hue to to Da Nang
- train is probably the best way how to travel to Da Nang
- travel by train from Hue to Da Nang takes about 2,5–3 hours
- trains are comfortable, you can buy food, snack
- see the Vietnam railway map
- there are about 6 trains every day of Vietnam Railways to Da Nang
- one-way train ticket from Hue to Da Nang costs about $2–8/pp (hard or soft seat, there are 1st+2nd class trains)
- railway station in Da Nang: Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hải Phòng)
- railway station in Hue: Huế Railway Station (Nguyen Tri Phường Street)
- this is a top frequented railway route from Hue to Da Nang - it is recommended to book your train tickets online
- you will receive your train e-ticket to Da Nang by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Hue Railway Station
2. BUS/VAN from Hue to to Da Nang
- from Hue to to Da Nang you can also travel by bus, minibus or minivan
- travel by tourist bus from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 2.5–3.5 hours
- bus ticket from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $4.80–11/pp
- bus companies from Hue to to Da Nang: The SinhTouist, Hanh Cafe, Huetourist, Hoang Long, Hoi An Express…
- arrive 30–60 minutes before departure and present voucher/e-ticket to board bus
- this is a top bus travel route from Hue to Da Nang, it is recommended to book your bus tickets online
- you will receive your bus e-ticket to Da Nang by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present at the ticket counter of the station before boarding the bus in Hue
3. TAXI/PRIVATE CAR from Hue to to Da Nang
- from Hue to to Da Nang you can also travel by taxi/private car
- travel time by taxi from Hue to to Da Nang is about 1,5–3 hours
- taxi/private car from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $70–90 (car)
- taxi company from Hue to to Da Nang: Dichung Taxi
- various new cars, vehicles or minivans
- it is the most fastest and comfortable way, but also the most expensive
4. Travel by plane from Hue to to Da Nang
- from April 25 (2019) you can travel by plane from Hue to to Da Nang
- Seaplane offers 40-minute flight from Hue to to Da Nang
- operated by Hai Au Aviation (Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX)
- travel by plane of Hai Au Aviation from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $155
- flights from Phu Bai airport in Hue or Da Nang International Airport
- more inforamtion about these sightseeing flights at Seaplanes
5. Travel on MOTORBIKE from Hue to to Da Nang
- another good way how to travel from Hue to to Da Nang (100 km)
- rent a motorbike in Hue and travel through the wonderful Hải Vân Pass
- travel by motorbike from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 3 hours
- rent a motorbike in Hue costs about $8–15 /1 day
- recommended rental of motorcycles and scooters in Hue: Motorvina or Hue Motorbike Rental
Faqs + Tips— Travel route from Hue to to Da Nang:
Where and how to book and buy tickets from Hue to to Da Nang?
🥇 You can search and book train+bus e-tickets from Hue to Da Nang easily online on Baolau or 12go.asia
(You can also search and book another tickets, e.g. Hue to Hoi An…)
How long does it take from Hue to to Da Nang?
- Travel by train of VR from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 2,5–3 hours.
- Travel by bus/minivan from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 3–4 hours.
- Travel by taxi/private car from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 1.5–3 hours.
- Travel by plane of Hai Au Aviation from Hue to to Da Nang takes about 1 hour.
How far is Da Nang from Hue in Thua Thien province?
- Travel distance from Hue to to Da Nang is about 100 km by train or bus/van or motorbike.
How much does it cost to get from Hue to to Da Nang?
- Travel by train from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $2–8 (hard, soft seat).
- Travel by bus/minivan from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $4.80–11/pp.
- Travel by taxi/private car from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $60–80/pp.
- Travel by plane of Hai Au Aviation from Hue to to Da Nang costs about $155/pp.
What is the best way how to get from Hue to to Da Nang?
- The best way is probably to travel by train. Trains are comfortable, very cheap and you can book soft seat (take a left side in this train if you want to see ocean and coast in Hai Van Pass).
Is it possible to travel from Hue to to Da Nang by minivan?
- Yes, there are some minivans for about 9–11 passengers. You can book whole van for this group of people.
Which side in the train from Hue to to Da Nang to book?
- If you travel by train from Hue to Da Nang, it is recommended to take a left side in the train.
Is it possible to get from Hue to to Da Nang by plane?
- Yes it is possible to travel by plane from Hue to Da Nang (sightseeing flight) of Hai Au Aviation (Seaplanes) - Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX.
Is there an airport in Hue?
- Yes, there is Phu Bai International Airport in Hue. From this airport you can take flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
What is the cheapest way of travel from Hue to to Da Nang?
- The cheapest way of travel from Hue to to Da Nang is to travel by train of Vietnam Railways - you can book hard seat (about $3/pp).
Which bus companies serve the route from Hue to to Da Nang?
- There are various bus companies to Da Nang from Hue in central Vietnam: The Sinh Touist, Hoang Long, Hoi An Express, Hanh Cafe, Hue Tourist…
Where you can go and travel from Da Nang?
- You can travel and visit southern Vietnam. You can take a train or bus to Quy Nhon - not so visited beach place or you can continue to travel in Ho Chi Minh City - the biggest city of southern Vietnam.
How to reach Hoi An from Da Nang?
- Hoi An is only about 25 km from Da Nang and you can travel by bus or private taxi, Grab. Travel time to Hoi An is about 1 hour, read this article: How to travel to Da Nang from Hoi An?
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