How to Get from Hue to Hanoi?

You may have heard a lot about Hanoi, the thousand-year capital of Vietnam. It is famous for its long history and rich traditional culture, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. If you are in Hue and are unsure how to travel from Hue to Hanoi, this article will provide information about the transportation options for covering the nearly 700 km distance.

1. From Hue to Hanoi by airplane
2. From Hue to Hanoi by train
3. From Hue to Hanoi by bus
4. From Hue to Hanoi by motorbike
5. From Hue to Hanoi by private car

1. From Hue to Hanoi by airplane

Airplanes are the fastest and most convenient means of transportation to travel from Hue to Hanoi. Currently, 2 airlines are operating this route: Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air with a frequency of 3 flights per day.

Departure at Phu Bai Airport and land at Noi Bai airport
Departure time: Vietnam Airlines at 14.20 and 2 flights of Vietjet Air at 12.50 PM and 4.35 PM
Travel time: 1 hour
Airfare: from 550.000 VND
Advantages: Fast, convenient, safe
Disadvantages: Not proactive in time, not many choices, only 3 flights per day, easy to be fully booked in high season

hue to hanoi by airplane

Ticket booking through the travel agent, ticketing office or directly at the web of Vietnam airlines and Vietjet Air:
Vietnamairlines.com
Vietjetair.com

2. From Hue to Hanoi by train

Train is also a convenient means of transportation from Hue to Hanoi, in addition to airplanes.

Departure at Hue railway station
Arrival at Hanoi railway station

Time table:
SE2: departure: 4.24 PM – Arrive: 6.00 AM on the next day
SE4: departure: 3.32 PM – Arrive: 5.40 AM on the next day
SE6: departure: 1.43 PM – Arrive: 4.35 AM on the next day
SE8: departure: 3.34 AM – Arrive: 7.12 PM
SE10: departure: 12.42 PM – Arrive: 4.55 AM on the next day
SE12: departure: 6.28 PM – Arrive: 10.10 AM on the next day
SE20: departure: 8.41 PM – Arrive: 11.40 AM on the next day

Ticket price: From 560.000 VND – 2.500.000 VND
Advantages: safe, convenient, enjoy the sightseeing from the train
Disadvantages: Trains in Vietnam are different from the ones in Western countries, the train will be quite noisy, shaking so it will affect your sleep and experience;

hue to hanoi by train

>>> You can buy tickets directly at the train station or buy tickets online on the website of Vietnam Railways at: dsvn.vn

3. From Hue to Hanoi by bus

Most locals use the bus for the Hue to Hanoi journey due to its low cost and frequent daily services.

Departure at Hue bus station (north or south). Arrive in Giap Bat, My Dinh, Nuoc Ngam bus station
Travel schedule: From 6 AM to 10 AM and 2.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Travel time: 10 – 16 hours (depending on bus companies)
Price: 250.000 – 450.000 VND
Advantages: low cost, many buses to choose from, enjoy the sightseeing from the bus
Disadvantages: moving yourself to the bus station, traveling on a long bus, and going long distances.

from hue to hanoi by bus

>>> Book directly at bus station or online at vexere.com

Some bus companies for your reference:
Danatranco bus
Price: 360.000 VND
Tel: 02363663616
Minh Map bus
Price: 300.000 VND
Tel: 0906512888 - 02343855855

4. From Hue to Hanoi by motorbike

For those interested in adventure, a motorbike is the means you can choose for the Hue to Hanoi journey.

Motorbike for rent: 120.000 VND – 300.000 VND/day. Not included gasoline
Travel time: 15 – 17 hours
Travel route: Along National Road 1A
Advantages: It is time-sensitive, saves costs, and allows you to stop anytime, anywhere, to enjoy sightseeing, relax, and take photos.
Disadvantages: Travelling by motorbike can be tiring, takes a long time, and is not as safe as other transportation.

Some advice for a motorbike trip from Hue to Hanoi
- Check the motorbike carefully before renting
- Take a raincoat in case it is raining
- Should take short breaks properly as the long road. It will be better to travel in 4 days from Hue to Hanoi

Some motorbike rental shop for reference:
Hidibikie
Add: 20 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hue
Tel: 0945 418 111
Web: Hidibike.com

5. From Hue to Hanoi by private car

In addition to the vehicles listed above, a private car is also a vehicle you can choose for the Hue to Hanoi journey because it offers privacy, facilities, and comfort.

Travel time: 12 – 14 hours
Price: 8.000.000 – 9.000.000 VND (Sedan, SUV car)
Advantages: private space, free to stop and enjoy the landscapes, enthusiastic driver will drive you to your destinations
Disadvantages: Long time traveling, tired, higher cost than other transportation

private car from hue to hanoi