1. Schedule – Da Nang to Hanoi
2. Train – Da Nang to Hanoi
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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🚆 How to travel by train from Da Nang to Hanoi in Vietnam?
Traveling by train from Da Nang to Hanoi in northern Vietnam is an interesting experience for all travelers. It is one of the busiest train routes in Vietnam, many tourists use these regular or tourist sleeper trains to move from central to northern Vietnam. If you plan to travel in Vietnam in a low-cost style, you should use the trains, which are usually the cheapest option of transportation between these cities. However, the train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi is long, the distance is approximately 780 km and the journey time is approximately 15-17 hours. For this distance, it is definitely better to choose sleeping berths in cabins for 4-6 people either in regular trains of Vietnam Railways or some tourist luxury trains such as Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train or Laman Express.
Train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi start already at $20-25/pp.
These tourist sleeper trains will offer you relatively better comfort and services compared to regular trains, there are most cabins for 2-4 passengers. However, the price is a bit higher compared to regular trains, a sleeper bed in such a train costs around 65-75 USD / per person. Regular trains with seats and with classic beds will cost you approximately 23-50 USD / per person (seats or sleeping beds). Da Nang train station is easy to get to, it is located in the city center and trains arrive at Hanoi train station located just outside of Hoan Kiem and within easy reach of various tourist spots and accommodation in the city center. You can find the train timetables from Da Nang to Hanoi on the online platforms listed below, where you can book train tickets well in advance and easily online.
📅 Train Schedule – Da Nang to Hanoi – Timetable + Train Tickets:
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- Da Nang to Hanoi by train – a popular tourist railway route from central to northern Vietnam
- you can travel by day + overnight sleeper or seat trains of Vietnam Railways
- + tourist luxury sleeper trains to Hanoi – Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train, Laman Express, Damitrans Train
- travel time by train from Da Nang to Hanoi is about 15-17 hours
- train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $20-50/pp (soft seat, sleeper berth…)
- train ticket of luxury trains from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $65-135/pp
- trains arrive in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan)
- trains depart from Da Nang City – Da Nang Railway Station
- trains of Vietnam Railways – sleeper berths – 2-4-6 people in cabin or soft seats
- there are 1st and 2nd class trains (1st class has also 2-berth cabin)
- the most cheapest train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $17-22/pp (soft seat)
- you can also travel to Hanoi by train via Hue and Dong Hoi
Train Schedule - Da Nang to Hanoi | Departs in Da Nang | Arrival in Hanoi | Train Ticket |
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Train SE2 (seats, sleeper) | 13:55 | 06:00 | From $25.00 |
Train SE4 (seats, sleeper) | 12:57 | 05:40 | From $25.00 |
Train SE6 (seats, sleeper) | 10:30 | 04:35 | From $25.00 |
Train SE8 (seats, sleeper) | 00:56 | 19:12 | From $23.00 |
Train SE12 (seats, sleeper) | 15:43 | 10:10 | From $23.00 |
Train SE10 (seats, sleeper) | 09:04 | 04:55 | From $23.00 |
Train SE20 (seats, sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $23.00 |
Livitrans Express SE2 (sleeper) | 13:55 | 06:00 | From $65.00 |
Livitrans Express SE4 (sleeper) | 12:57 | 05:40 | From $65.00 |
Livitrans Express SE20 (sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $65.00 |
Violette Train SE2 (sleeper) | 13:55 | 06:00 | From $74.00 |
Violette Train SE4 (sleeper) | 12:57 | 05:40 | From $74.00 |
Violette Train SE20 (sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $74.00 |
Damitrans Train SE4 (sleeper) | 12:57 | 05:40 | From $70.00 |
Damitrans Train SE20 (sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $70.00 |
Lotus Train SE20 (sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $74.00 |
Laman Express SE20 (sleeper) | 18:05 | 11:40 | From $74.00 |
🚆 Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi (seats or sleeper berths):
From Da Nang to Hanoi you can travel by various types of trains – there are regular trains of Vietnam Railways + tourist trains – Lotus Train, Laman Express Train, Violette Trains, Livitrans Express, Damitrans Train.
❓ FAQ + Travel Tips – Travel route from Da Nang to Hanoi:
1. How to book train/bus tickets + direct flights from Da nang to Hanoi?
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- Book train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜. In these websites you can find current and updated train schedules, timetables, prices, photos of trains. Book train tickets to Hanoi easily online.
- Book train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜. In these websites you can find current and updated train schedules, timetables, prices, photos of trains. Book train tickets to Hanoi easily online.
2. How long does it take to get by train from Da Nang to Hanoi?
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- Travel by train from Da Nang to Hanoi takes about 16-18 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Da Nang to Hanoi by train?
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- Train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $18-50 (regular seat or sleeper train of Vietnam Railways).
- The most cheapest train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $20-24 (soft seat).
- The tourist sleeper trains from Da Nang to Hanoi cost about $65-135 (Lotus Train, Laman Express, Violette Train…).
4. How far is Hanoi from Da Nang?
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- Travel distance from Da Nang to Hanoi is about 780 km by train / bus (by plane it is about 700 km).
5. Which train from Da Nang to Hanoi you should book?
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- It depends what is you budget and you do not want to seat about 17 hours in the train.
- Choose sleeper train to Hanoi – regular train of Vietnam Railways or tourist luxury train.
6. Is there some high-speed trains from Da Nang to Hanoi?
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- No, there are still not high-speed trains in Vietnam and from Da Nang to Hanoi. But there is a plan to build a new high-speed railway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City-Saigon (more information about this new railway).
7. What you should to watch out in the train to Hanoi?
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- You should arrive to Da Nang Railway Station about 1 hour before departure. You should also to watch your baggage in the train (thiefs are everywhere in the world).
8. Is your train e-ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi in smartphone acceptable?
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- For bookings with private sleeper tourist trains to Hanoi – Livitrans Express, Violette Train…You will be required to complete the payment before submitting your order of train ticket. Your reservation to Hanoi will be processed and you will receive your train e-ticket to Da Nang by email, ready to print and present when boarding the train in Da Nang railway station (Recommended – print your train ticket).
- For bookings with regular trains of Vietnam Railways – train e-ticket in your smartphone is acceptable, but still it is recommended to print your train ticket.
- Read carefully all the instructions before you book and buy train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi.
9. Are there also another ways how to get to Hanoi from Da Nang?
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- Yes, the most fastest option is to travel by plane because there are also direct flights between Da Nang and Hanoi. And sometimes these flights are very cheap. Another option, but not so comfortable, is to travel by sleeper tourist bus.
10. From which railway station in Da Nang trains to Hanoi depart?
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- Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi depart from Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hải Phòng) in the city center.
11. In which railway station in Hanoi trains from Da Nang arrive?
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- Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi arrive in Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan). The biggest station in Hanoi.
12. Accommodation in Hanoi – Where to stay? Hotel, guesthouse?
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- Hanois is the capital of Vietnam and there are various hotels, guesthouses, nha-nghi, luxury hotels or resorts.
- You can choose and book from these best selections of hotels: The best cheap hotels in Hanoi and the best luxury hotels/resorts in Hanoi. The best place for the exploring of Hanoi is to take an acommodation in Hoan Kiem district.
13. Where you can travel from Hanoi? What to visit and how?
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- Northern Vietnam offers various nice places, tourist places and a bit remote places without tourists. E.g. you can travel to Ha Long Bay, to the mountain province of Ha Giang or if you want to visit tea plantations of Moc Chau.
14. What you should not miss if you go to northern Vietnam?
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- There are also another nice places for visit if you travel by train to Hanoi from Da Nang. You can stop and visit Hue, from Hue you can travel by train/bus to Ninh Binh. Ninh Binh is beautiful and also historical place of the north of Vietnam, it is only about 100 km south of Hanoi.
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