How to Get from Hue to Da Nang?

Hue and Da Nang are two beautiful tourist cities in Vietnam's central region that many visitors want to explore. These two cities are approximately 100 km apart, and the journey between them takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. Currently, there are numerous transportation options available for traveling from Hue to Da Nang.

1. From Hue to Da Nang by taxi
2. From Hue to Da Nang by bus
3. From Hue to Da Nang by tourist bus
4. From Hue to Da Nang by train
5. From Hue to Da Nang by motorbike
6. From Hue to Da Nang by private car

1. From Hue to Da Nang by taxi

Taxi is a convenient choice to get from Hue to Da Nang. If you are traveling with a family with small children or elderly parents, the taxi is an ideal choice. You will be proactive in your travel schedule. moving freely in time, private space. However, with a distance of more than 100 km, the price is not cheap, ranging from 1,200,000 VND /way (4-seater car) to 1,300,000 VND/way (7-seater car). In addition, if you unfortunately get the unlicensed taxi, the cost will be higher.

hue to danang by taxi

Reference some taxi companies:
Taxi Mai Linh Hue. Tel: 0234.3.89.89.89 – 0234.3.82.47.47
Taxi Thanh Cong. Tel: 0234.3.57.57.57- 0234.6.57.57.57
Taxi Dong Ba. Tel: 0234.3.84.84.84
Taxi Thanh Do. SĐT: 0234.3.85.85.85
Sun Taxi Hue. SĐT : 02343 98 98 98

2. From Hue to Da Nang by bus

This is a very convenient vehicle that passengers could choose to transfer from Hue to Da Nang.

hue to danang by bus

Time schedule: from 7.00 AM every 2 hours.
Travel time: 2 – 2.5 hours, depending on each bus company
Price from 60.000 – 100.000 VND/pax
Pick-up point: South bus station – Hue
Drop off point: Centre bus station - Da Nang
Advantages: low cost, many buses for choice
Disadvantages: passengers have to transfer themselves between the bus station and the hotel, which takes time before the bus leaves. Also, there is time wasted waiting for more passengers to be picked up on the route.

3. From Hue to Da Nang by tourist bus

A luxury tourist bus is also a good choice when transferring from Hue to Da Nang. Passengers could choose a sleeper bus or limousine Dcar for the trip.

Departure point: At the bus company's offices. Most bus companies offer transfer services from the city center to the departure point.
Price: 100.000 – 180.000 VND/pax
Time schedule: From 6.00 AM to 19.00
Travel time: 2 – 2.5 hours. Depends on each bus company
Advantages: New bus, high quality, and facilities.
Disadvantages: The bus will go through the Hai Van pass, so tourists will not have a chance to enjoy the great view from the Hai Van pass. There are not many seats available if you book at the last minute.

hue to danang by tourist bus

This is some Luxury bus companies for reference:
HAV – Limousine 9 seats
Tel: 038757575 - 0962340000 - 0961075075
Time schedule: 5.00 AM - 8.00 PM
Travel time: 2 hours
Price: 180.000 VND
Pick up point: all destinations in Hue city center
Drop off point: HAV office in Danang – 445 Hai Phong str
Huong Giang – Limousine 9 seats
Tel: 02343 78 78 78 - 0913 458 458
Departure schedule: 9.00 AM - 5.30 PM
Travel time: 2 hours
Price: 150.000 – 160.000 VND
Pick up point: hotels in Hue city center
Drop off point: 255 Hung Vuong str, Danang city

4. From Hue to Da Nang by train

Train travel from Hue to Da Nang is a reasonable choice if you have time and are interested in beautiful scenery.

Train timetable:
SE1: Departure: 10.04 AM Arrive: 12.32 PM
SE3: Departure: 08.45 AM Arrive: 11.14 AM
SE5: Departure: 5.39 AM Arrive: 8.30 AM
SE7: Departure: 8.38 PM Arrive: 11.07 PM
SE9: Departure: 3.27 AM Arrive: 06.06 AM
SE11: Departure: 12.39 PM Arrive: 3.38 PM
SE19: Departure: 9.20 AM Arrive: 11.58 AM
HĐ1: Departure: 7.35 AM Arrive: 10.30 AM
HĐ3: Departure: 2.25 PM Arrive: 6.00 PM

Price: From 80.000 – 240.000 VND. Depends on the ticket class.
Departure: Hue Railway station
Arrival: Da Nang Railway station
Advantages: It is easy to enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Truong Son mountain range, Hai Van Pass, Lang Co beach, and Lap An Lagoon.
Disadvantages: noisy, shaking, not flexible time, have to transfer between railway station and hotels by taxi

hue-to-danang-by-train

>>> Book at ticketing office at Railway station or at official website of Vietnam Railway: dsvn.vn

5. From Hue to Da Nang by motorbike

Motorbikes are also great for transferring from Hue to Da Nang if you are good at riding and love adventure. The distance is not too far, about 100km. Bikers need to prepare full-protection facilities such as sunglasses, a map, a full-face helmet, and a motorbike jacket for a better trip.

Price for motorbike rental: 120.000 – 300.000 VND/day – Not including gasoline
Travel time: 2.5 – 3 hours
Advantages: Proactive in time, Enjoy the sightseeing on the routes along the beautiful road between Hue and Da Nang. Could stop at the beach for relaxing and swimming
Disadvantages: Not recommended for amateur bikers. It may be dangerous to ride a motorbike in Vietnam.

hue to danang by motorbike

Some notes for motorbike rental in Vietnam
- Choose the good motorbike shops
- You could rent a manual or automatic transmission motorbike depending on your abilities.
- Check the bikes before going
- Fill the gasoline and bring with you a raincoat in case it is raining