Results from Ho Chi Minh to Hue on Tuesday, 16 August 2022

There are three ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hue: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Hue from Ho Chi Minh?

The travel distance from Ho Chi Minh to Hue is 1,045 km. There are three options to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hue: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hue?

It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hue by plane, 18-20 hours by train and 25 hours by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time.

What types of airlines operate the route from Ho Chi Minh to Hue?

There are four domestic airlines operating route Ho Chi Minh to Hue: Vietnam Airlines (VN), Bamboo Airways (QH), Pacific Airlines (BL) and VietJet Air (VJ).

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hue by plane?

The price of the flight ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Hue varies depending on the airline and how long you book in advance. It starts from 600,000 VND.

Full-service carriers are more expensive but usually depart on time. Meanwhile, low-cost carriers are cheaper but often suffer delay.

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.

What types of trains operate the route from Ho Chi Minh to Hue?

There is one type of train service running the route Ho Chi Minh to Hue that is managed by Vietnam Railways.

Vietnam Railways: the state-owned railway company operates its own set of passenger coaches on the trains SE1/2, SE3/4, SE5/6 and SE7/8. Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hue by train?

The train ticket with Vietnam Railways costs from 462,000 VND for Hard seat, 616,000 VND Soft Seat, 965,000 VND for Sleeper 6-berth and 1,050,000 for Sleeper 4-berth.

Where does the train from Ho Chi Minh to Hue depart?

Trains on the North-South railway line depart from Saigon Railway Station, located at 09 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

What types of buses operate the route from Ho Chi Minh to Hue?

There is only one type of bus running the route Ho Chi Minh to Hue.

Sleeper Bus: double-deck coaches equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–46 passengers. These are quite comfortable so you can sleep during most part of the journey.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hue by bus?

The price of the bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Hue varies depending on the type of vehicle that you choose. It starts from 380,000 VND.

Keep in mind that some bus companies in Vietnam increase the price on weekends and national holidays.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Hue depart?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Hue depart from Mien Dong Bus Station at 292 Đinh Bo Linh, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Hue arrive?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Hue arrive at Hue South Bus Station, 97 An Duong Vuong, Hue.

Where to travel next from Hue?

From Hue, you can go by train or bus to Da Nang, Hoi An, Phong Nha and Ninh Binh, or fly to Hanoi.