Flight
Fastest and most convenient for long distance travel
Train (sleeper)
Scenic journey along the coast, good overnight option
Private car
Flexible multi-stop road trip through central Vietnam
Sleeper bus
Very long journey with lower comfort
Quick answer: The best ways to get from Hanoi to Da Nang are by plane, train, or sleeper bus. The fastest and most convenient way is to fly from Hanoi to Da Nang International Airport. Traveling by train or bus offers a scenic alternative but takes significantly longer. Private car with a driver is also available for booking.
At a glance:
- 📍 Distance: about 800 km
- ⏱️ Travel time: 1h 20m by plane / 15–17 hours by train or bus
- 💰 Price range: 700,000 – 2,000,000 VND (flight) / 500,000 – 900,000 VND (train or bus)
- ✈️ Best for speed: Flight from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang Airport
- 🚆 Best for scenery: Regular Vietnam Railways + tourist sleeper trains along the coast
- 🚌 Best for budget: Sleeper intercity bus from Hanoi to Da Nang
Last updated in March 2026
How do I get from Hanoi to Da Nang?
1. TRAIN from Hanoi to Da Nang
👉 Popular and scenic way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang by train.
- ✔️ Good for: budget travelers & scenic journey
- ✔️ Duration: 16–17 hours
- ✔️ Price: $20–85 per person
- ✔️ Comfort: medium to high (better with sleeper cabins)
- ✅ Best option: Sleeper berth in a 4-bed cabin or tourist sleeper train
- 💡 Tip: Choose an overnight train to save time and enjoy the coastal scenery.
- 🌏 Extra tip: Keep your camera ready for the Hai Van Pass views.
Traveling by train from Hanoi to Da Nang is probably the most used transport option between these cities. It is relatively cheap, seats or sleeping beds are available, as well as luxury tourist sleeping trains that are added to the regular trains of Vietnam Railways. It is necessary to take into account that the train journey to Da Nang from Hanoi takes a long time and takes approximately 16-17 hours, depending on the type of train.
Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn), which is easily accessible from Hoan Kiem city center, and arrive at Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hải Phòng), (see Vietnam Railway Map), which is also a short distance from the city center. Regular trains to Da Nang are equipped with seats and sleeping beds, which are 4-6 people in the cabin.
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The seats are the cheapest version of train transport, one-way tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang cost approximately $20-50/per person, luxury sleeper trains range from $60-85/per person. Tourist sleeper trains from Hanoi to Da Nang have better equipment and are usually more comfortable compared to regular trains, so those who are not concerned about the travel budget can consider this option.
On the route from Hanoi to Da Nang, there are 5-6 Vietnam Railways trains every day along with the tourist sleeper trains (Livitrans Express, Violette Trains, Lotus Train, Laman Express, Damitrans Express, Charmy Express). The number of trains may increase slightly during different seasons. Train tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang can now be purchased very easily online and in advance, and regular trains, but also some tourist sleeper trains, also accept e-tickets, e.g. on a mobile phone. However, it is important to read all information and instructions when purchasing tickets, just in case there is a change.
| Train | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Da Nang | Train Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train SE1 (seats, sleeper) | 20:50 | 12:12 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE5 (seats, sleeper) | 08:55 | 01:31 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE23 (seats, sleeper) | 13:55 | 07:05 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE7 (seats, sleeper) | 06:00 | 22:43 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE11 (seats, sleeper) | 21:25 | 14:40 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE9 (seats, sleeper) | 12:50 | 06:14 | From $25.00 |
| Train SE3 (seats, sleeper) | 19:20 | 10:36 | From $35.00 |
| Train SE17 (seats, sleeper) | 20:25 | 14:15 | From $25.00 |
| Violette Trains SE1 (sleeper) | 20:50 | 12:12 | From $78.00 |
| Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 10:36 | From $78.00 |
| Violette Trains SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $78.00 |
| Laman Express SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $78.00 |
| Livitrans Express SE1 (sleeper) | 20:50 | 12:12 | From $75.00 |
| Livitrans Express SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 10:36 | From $75.00 |
| Livitrans Express SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $75.00 |
| Charmy Express SE1 (sleeper) | 20:50 | 12:12 | From $75.00 |
| Charmy Express SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 10:36 | From $75.00 |
| Charmy Express SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $75.00 |
| Damitrans SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 10:36 | From $75.00 |
| Damitrans SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $75.00 |
| Lotus Train SE19 (sleeper) | 19:45 | 11:45 | From $74.00 |
2. DIRECT FLIGHTS from Hanoi to Da Nang
👉 Flight is the fastest and most convenient way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang.
- ✔️ Good for: time-saving & long-distance travel
- ✔️ Duration: ~1.5 hours (flight) / ~4 hours total
- ✔️ Price: $50–200 per person
- ✔️ Comfort: high (economy & business class options)
- ✅ Best option: Direct flight
- 💡 Tip: Book early to get the cheapest fares.
- 🌏 Extra tip: Midweek flights are often cheaper than weekend departures.
A direct flight from Hanoi to Da Nang will be preferred by those who have less time to travel and want to quickly travel from northern to central Vietnam. This is probably the best and, of course, the fastest way to get to Da Nang from Hanoi. There are several direct flights every day, the flight time from Hanoi to Da Nang is about 1.5 hours, and they are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vietravel Airlines.
Even with waiting and check-in, the journey takes about 4 hours. Most Vietnamese companies offer quality services and offer you a hassle-free flight. There are over 20 flights between these cities every day. The cheapest direct flights from Noi Bai Airport to Đà Nẵng International Airport are usually offered by VietJet Air (see also Vietnam airport map).
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The prices of these direct flights from Hanoi to Da Nang range from $50-200/pp, depending on class, economy or business, and Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air offer the most flights. From Da Nang Airport, which is only about 3 km from the city center, you can easily reach the city by buses, minibuses, private cars and taxis, or you can go straight to the popular historical and very touristic town of Hoi An.
Noi Bai Airport is accessible by public bus or private transfer, taxi and from the center of Hanoi, it is approximately 30 km away. You can book your direct flight to Da Nang from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport in advance and online.
3. SLEEPER BUS from Hanoi to Da Nang
👉 Cheapest, but not comfortable way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang by sleeper bus.
- ✔️ Good for: budget travelers & overnight transfer
- ✔️ Duration: 12–16 hours
- ✔️ Price: $16–33 per person
- ✔️ Comfort: low to medium (varies by bus type)
- ✅ Best option: Modern sleeper bus with better amenities
- 💡 Tip: Choose a night bus to save time and check reviews before booking.
- 🌏 Extra tip: Bring earplugs and a sleep mask for a better rest.
Another way to travel to Da Nang or Hoi An from Hanoi is to transfer by tourist sleeper bus, transfer by bus is the cheapest option between these cities. Yes, even at such a distance, there are various sleeper buses, but they also stop at other places before reaching their destination. It should be taken into account that for such a long journey, the comfort offered may not meet all your requirements.
The offer includes cheaper, older type sleeper buses, but also very new modern buses with, for example, LCD TVs and a toilet in the bus. Most of these sleeper buses leave Hanoi in the afternoon and go overnight, the journey time by bus from Hanoi to Da Nang is approximately 12-16 hours. It is a cheap transportation option and bus tickets to Da Nang from Hanoi range from $16-33/per person.
Buses depart from various locations in Hanoi and arrive at various locations in Da Nang, you will always see this information with a map when ordering tickets on the online platforms listed below. You can use different bus companies to Da Nang, for example: Techbus VN, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Duc Duong, Sapa Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe, To Vietnam Travel, Green Trips, Phuong Trang (Futabus), Hoang Long, TBus or Grouptour.
There are several overnight bus connections to Da Nang every day, and you’re sure to find the right option that’s right for you. You can easily find and book bus tickets to Da Nang from Hanoi online in advance. Bus transfer to Da Nang is more popular among low-cost travelers.
| Bus Company | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Da Nang | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Vietnam Travel | 15:45 | 05:45 | From $17.00 |
| To Vietnam Travel | 17:00 | 08:00 | From $18.00 |
| To Vietnam Travel | 18:00 | 09:00 | From $33.00 |
| Techbus VN | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $33.00 |
| Techbus VN | 17:00 | 09:00 | From $23.00 |
| Techbus VN | 18:00 | 07:20 | From $23.00 |
| Duc Duong | 16:30 | 06:30 | From $27.00 |
| Duc Duong | 17:00 | 08:00 | From $33.00 |
| Duc Duong | 18:00 | 05:45 | From $24.00 |
| Duc Duong | 19:00 | 08:30 | From $33.00 |
| Full Moon Party Tour | 16:50 | 08:50 | From $26.00 |
| Full Moon Party Tour | 18:20 | 10:20 | From $35.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 16:55 | 09:55 | From $27.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 17:50 | 09:20 | From $30.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 18:55 | 11:55 | From $27.00 |
| Grouptour | 17:00 | 10:30 | From $24.00 |
| Grouptour | 17:50 | 11:20 | From $27.00 |
| Sapa Discovery | 17:00 | 07:00 | From $33.00 |
| Vietnam Luxury | 17:00 | 08:00 | From $36.00 |
| Green Trips | 18:00 | 11:00 | From $18.00 |
| Queen Cafe | 17:30 | 11:00 | From $17.00 |
| Queen Cafe | 18:00 | 11:00 | From $20.00 |
| Futabus | 17:30 | 08:30 | From $16.00 |
| Futabus | 19:30 | 13:30 | From $16.00 |
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Hanoi to Da Nang
👉 Most comfortable but expensive private transfer from Hanoi to Da Nang.
- ✔️ Good for: families, groups & door-to-door travel
- ✔️ Duration: ~14 hours
- ✔️ Price: $350–600 per car
- ✔️ Comfort: very high (private cars, SUVs, minivans)
- ✅ Best option: Private car with driver and hotel pick-up/drop-off
- 💡 Tip: Split the cost among travelers to make this option more affordable.
- 🌏 Extra tip: Schedule breaks along the route to stay comfortable on the long journey.
If you would like to use a private transfer by modern car/taxi from Hanoi to Da Nang, this option is also available. Hue Happy Travel or Taxigo vn will offer you very modern and comfortable vehicles on this route. These companies offer a smaller classic vehicles or larger SUVs and minivans that are suitable for group travel.
The advantage of a private transfer is that you choose your departure point in Hanoi and your arrival point in Da Nang. Transport by private car/taxi with a driver by Hue Happy Travel from Hanoi to Da Nang takes about 14 hours, but the stated travel time may vary, depending on your travel route.
Transfer by private car/taxi with a driver from Hanoi to Da Nang costs between $350-600/car. Fare prices vary depending on the vehicle you choose, smaller cars are usually always a cheaper option than larger SUVs or minivans for more people.
However, you can always divide the transfer fare and calculate it for individual passengers in the vehicle. You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi to Da Nang from Hanoi well in advance.
How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An?
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- from Da Nang to Hoi An you can travel by bus, minivan, motorbike or taxi.
- bus companies: Hoi An Express, TheSinh Tourist, Hanh Cafe…
- travel by bus from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1.5 hour
- one-way bus ticket from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $5-10/pp
- you can also travel directly from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An (April Adventure, Bari Ann, Hoi An Express…)
- Book your bus e-tickets from Da Nang to Hoi An online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- you will receive your bus e-ticket to Hoi An by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone and present when boarding the bus in Da Nang or Da Nang Airport, read the all information before you book and buy your bus tickets
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Hanoi to Da Nang (+ Hoi An):
How to book tickets or flights from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- You can book tickets and flights online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
How long does it take to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- Flights take about 1.5 hours, trains about 15-17 hours and sleeper buses about 12-16 hours.
What is the distance from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- The distance is about 780 km by train or bus and about 700 km by plane.
Where to book tours or activities in Da Nang?
- You can search and book tours or activities in Da Nang online with KLOOK.
How much does travel from Hanoi to Da Nang cost?
- Flights cost about $50-200, trains about $20-85 and sleeper buses about $16-33 per person.
Where to rent a motorbike in Da Nang or Hoi An?
- You can book a motorbike or bicycle online on Bikesbooking.
What is the best way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- The fastest and most comfortable option is a direct flight. Trains are a good choice for visiting more places in central Vietnam.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- The cheapest option is usually a sleeper bus, but trains are more comfortable for long-distance travel.
Are there luxury sleeper trains from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- Yes, you can travel by Laman Express, Lotus Train, Violette Train or New Livitrans Express.
Where can you travel from Da Nang or Hoi An?
- You can continue south to Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City.
How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
- You can travel by bus, van or private car in about 1 hour. Read also: How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An.
Does Hoi An have good beaches?
- Yes, popular beaches near Hoi An include Cua Dai Beach, An Bang Beach and Hidden Beach.
From Hanoi to Da Nang you can travel by train, sleeper bus, plane or private car.
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- The travel distance from Hanoi to Da Nang is about 780 km by land. The fastest and most comfortable option is a direct flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, with a flight time of about 1.5 hours. Low-cost flights are often available from about $50 per person.
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- Another popular option is traveling by sleeper train. Train travel from Hanoi to Da Nang takes about 15-17 hours and trains offer seats or sleeper cabins. Sleeper buses are usually the cheapest option, but less comfortable for this long route.
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- From Da Nang Airport you can continue by bus, minivan or taxi to Hoi An, located about 20 km south of Da Nang. You can also travel further to Quy Nhon or Ho Chi Minh City.
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- Da Nang and Hoi An are among the most visited destinations in central Vietnam. Before arriving in Da Nang, you can also visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park near Dong Hoi.
💡 Practical Travel Tips for Hanoi to Da Nang
Traveling from Hanoi to Da Nang is one of the most popular routes in Vietnam. You can travel by plane, train, sleeper bus or private car.
- Fastest Option: Direct flights from Hanoi to Da Nang take about 1.5 hours.
- Train Travel: Sleeper trains offer comfortable overnight travel and scenic coastal views.
- What to Bring: Bring snacks, water, charger and a light jacket for air-conditioned transport.
- Avoid Cheap Offers: Very cheap tickets around Hanoi’s Old Quarter may include delays or extra stops.
- Book Early: Flights and sleeper trains can sell out quickly during weekends and holidays.
- Continue South: From Da Nang you can easily travel to Hoi An, Quy Nhon or Ho Chi Minh City.
Tip: Flights, trains and bus tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang can be searched and booked online in advance.