Hanoi to Hue

How to get from Hanoi to Hue

Travelling between Hanoi and Hue is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you VND 5,796,529 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere VND 290,805.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Hue?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between Hanoi and Hue depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Hue. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 45m to reach Hue.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Hue?

Travelling between Hanoi and Hue can be as cheap as VND 290,805 if you opt for a The SinhTourist bus and as expensive as VND 5,796,529 if you buy a Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Hue ?

• 24 from Hanoi to Hue starting from 06:00 Hanoi until 22:20 Hanoi
• 18 from Hanoi to Hue starting from 07:00 Noibai Airport until 23:00 Noibai Airport
• 4 from Hanoi to Hue starting from 18:00 Hanoi Sinh until 21:30 Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Hue.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hanoi to Hue, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as VND 834,797.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Hanoi and Hue

Bamboo Airways, Jetstar Pacific (แปซิฟิค แิอร์ไลน์), VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Hue overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Hue

Hoang Long (Hoàng Long), The SinhTourist

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi to Hue?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 75% took a train
• 13% opted for a bus
• 12% decided to fly