Hanoi → Hue
Hanoi to Hue: Bus, train or flight?
Updated: 2026-09
| Option | Time | Typical price | Common operators | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 10 h | 400,000–1,050,000 VND | Pick-up points: My Dinh, Giap Bat, Gia Lam, and Kim Anh (near Noi Bai Airport) bus stations. | |
| Train | 11 h 40 min | 450,000–1,200,000 VND | General information about the Hanoi – Hue train route: Distance: Approximately 688 km. Travel time: On average, 12 hours 30 minutes to 14 hours, depending on the specific train. Frequency: Approximately 6 Thong Nhat passenger trains operate daily. Train designations and approximate travel times: Train SE3 departs around 19:20 (or at other times depending on the season), with a fastest travel time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. Train SE1 operates as an overnight service, taking about 12 hours and 40 minutes. Trains SE5, SE7, SE9, and SE19 offer morning, afternoon, and evening departures, with travel times ranging from 13 to 14 hours. | |
| Flight Recommended | 1 h 10 min | 650,000–2,000,000 VND | Vietnam Airlines & Vietjet Air | Vietjet Air has lower fares than VNA. |