Results from Hue to Hanoi on Saturday, 03 June 2023

There are three ways to travel from Hue to Hanoi: by plane, by train or by bus.

How far is Hanoi from Hue?

The travel distance from Hue to Hanoi is 668 km. There are three options to travel between Hanoi and Hue: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

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

It takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get from Hue to Hanoi by plane, and 12-13 hours by train or by bus.

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

What types of airlines operate the route from Hue to Hanoi?

There are two domestic airlines operating the route Hue to Hanoi: Vietnam Airlines (VN) and VietJet Air (VJ).

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

The price of the plane ticket from Hue to Hanoi 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 flight, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.

What types of trains operate the route from Hue to Hanoi?

There are two types of train services running the route Hue to Hanoi that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and Private railway companies.

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

Private railway companies: a number of private companies operate their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

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

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

The train ticket with Vietnam Railways costs from 347,000 VND for Hard seat, 496,000 VND for Soft seat, 753,000 VND for Sleeper-6 Berth and 815,000 VND for Sleeper 4-Berth. Meanwhile, the train ticket with private trains costs from 1,590,000 VND for standard Sleeper 4-berth up to 4,000,000 VND for luxury Sleeper 2-berth.

If you travel on a budget, Vietnam Railways is good enough as the passenger cars have been upgraded with the interior refurnished and higher quality components.

Where does the train from Hue to Hanoi depart?

Trains on the North-South railway line depart from Hue Railway Station, located at 02 Bui Thi Xuan, Hue.

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 Hue to Hanoi?

There is only one type of bus running the route Hue to Hanoi.

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 Hue to Hanoi by bus?

The price of the bus ticket from Hue to Hanoi varies depending on the type of vehicle that you choose. It starts from 250,000 VND.

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

Where does the bus from Hue to Hanoi depart?

Most buses from Hue to Hanoi depart from the representative offices of the bus companies located in Xuan Phu and Phu Hoi Wards, Hue.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 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 Hue to Hanoi arrive?

Most buses from Hue to Hanoi arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Hai Ba Trung and Hoan Kiem Districts in the center of Hanoi.

Where to travel next from Hanoi?

From Hanoi, you can continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam such as Cat Ba, Ha Long, Lang Son, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Ninh Binh, Pu Luong, Sapa, Ha Giang, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan and Mu Cang Chai.