1. Train – Da Nang to Hanoi
2. Bus – Hoi An to Hanoi
3. Questions + Travel Tips
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🚉 How to get by train from Hoi An / Da Nang to Hanoi?
Those looking for a relatively comfortable and cheap transport option from Hoi An to Hanoi, the Vietnam Railways train from the nearby city of Da Nang can be a suitable choice. This is the most popular travel route from central to northern Vietnam and is also suitable for low-cost travelers. Trains in Vietnam are relatively cheap, they also offer sleeping beds or comfortable 2nd class seats. However, for this distance, it is better if you choose a sleeper bed, you can get some sleep during this long journey. Or, on the other hand, you can see the coast of central Vietnam along the way, which is certainly an interesting diversion when traveling. The train journey time from Da Nang to Hanoi is approximately 15-18 hours, depending on the type of train, usually there are no long delays during departure or arrival.
There are regular and tourist sleeper luxury trains to Hanoi.
Normally, the cheapest train tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi are in the range of 15-25 USD, that’s the price per seat, sleepers can be more expensive, for example from 30-40 USD. Some luxury tourist sleeper trains such as the Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train or Laman Express also run on this route, which are more expensive and fares start at around 60-70 USD per bed per person. These tourist trains with more comfort and better services are mostly with cabins for 2-4 travelers, regular trains can have cabins for 6 passengers as well. The train schedule from Da Nang to Hanoi is not extensive and there are approximately 5-6 trains during the day, tourist sleeper trains are also included in the regular trains.
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📅 Train from Da Nang to Hanoi – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
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- Da Nang to Hanoi– one of the most frequented tourist train route in Vietnam
- there is no train from Hoi An to Hanoi (you can travel by train from Da Nang)
- there are various trains – regular trains of Vietnam Railways + luxury tourist trains
- day and overnight tourist trains from Da Nang to Hanoi (Violette Train, Livitrans Express)
- soft seats, hard seats or 4-6 berths cabin (sleeper train)
- travel by train from Da Nang to Hanoi takes about 15-18 hours
- train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $13-78/pp (hard or soft seat, berth-sleeper, luxury)
- trains from Da Nang to Hanoi depart from Da Nang Railway Station
- train from Da Nang arrives in Hanoi – Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn)
- sleeper cabins in train are for 4-6 people
- the most cheapest train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $13/pp (hard or soft seat)
- the nearest railway station to Hoi An is Tra Kieu (Ga Trà Kiệu) – but there is only 1 train to Hanoi
- from Hanoi you can also travel to Sapa in Lao Cai Province
- Da Nang to Hanoi– one of the most frequented tourist train route in Vietnam
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 |
🚆 Train of Vietnam Railways from Da Nang to Hanoi:
From Da Nang to Hanoi you can travel by train of Vietnam Railways – hard or soft seats + berth – sleeper cabin.
🚆 Luxury tourist trains from Da Nang to Hanoi:
From Da Nang to Hanoi you can also travel by luxury tourist trains – sleeper cabins.
🚍 How to get by tourist bus from Hoi An / Da Nang to Hanoi?
Traveling by bus from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hanoi is also possible, however, it is good to consider that it is a long route and for some it may not be very comfortable to travel so long in a sleeper bus. The offer and timetables of buses from Hoi An to Hanoi are relatively wide, there are many long-distance sleeper buses and very modern buses. Some of the proven and relatively well-rated companies include Techbus VN, Van Luc Tung, Quen Cafe, Hanh Cafe, Futabus and Grouptour. Bus transportation is again a low-cost transfer option, bus tickets from Hoi An to Hanoi cost approximately 18-35 USD / per person, depending on the type and comfort of the bus.
There are tourist sleeper buses from Hoi An to Hanoi.
Some are older sleeper buses, but some are very modern with comfortable beds, an LCD TV or a toilet right in the bus, depending on the specific company. It is also good to know that buses often stop in other cities on the way to Hanoi. Some buses leave directly from the town of Hoi An, but some leave from Da Nang, you can certainly choose from the bus schedule, the range of connections is relatively wide, there are also plenty of night buses. Bus tickets and bus timetables from Hoi An to Hanoi can be found online on ticket booking platforms, always read all information about where the buses depart and arrive in Hanoi to avoid any misunderstandings.
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📅 Bus from Hoi An to Hanoi – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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- Hoi An to Hanoi by bus – another top tourist bus route to northern Vietnam
- there are day or overnight sleeper tourist buses from Hoi An to Hanoi
- bus ticket from Hoi An to Hanoi costs about $17-49/pp
- travel by bus from Hoi An to Hanoi takes about 12-17 hours
- bus companies from Hoi An to Hanoi: Techbus VN, Van Luc Tung, Quen Cafe, Hanh Cafe, Grouptour, Duc Duong, Full Moon Party Tour, An Phu Hoi An Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, To Vietnam Travel, Cocovip, King Express Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, …
- the most cheapest bus ticket from Hoi An to Hanoi costs about $17-19/pp (sleeper)
Bus Schedule – Hoi An to Hanoi: | Departs in Hoi An | Arrival in Hanoi | Bus Ticket |
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Queen Cafe | 12:30 | 05:00 | From $18.00 |
Queen Cafe | 13:45 | 06:15 | From $18.00 |
Duc Duong | 12:30 | 06:10 | From $26.00 |
Duc Duong | 13:30 | 05:45 | From $26.00 |
Full Moon Party Tour | 12:40 | 06:45 | From $26.00 |
Techbus VN | 13:00 | 05:40 | From $25.00 |
Techbus VN | 14:00 | 07:00 | From $25.00 |
An Phu Hoi An Travel | 12:45 | 05:45 | From $25.00 |
An Phu Hoi An Travel | 14:00 | 07:00 | From $43.00 |
An Phu Hoi An Travel | 16:00 | 09:00 | From $43.00 |
An Phu Hoi An Travel | 17:45 | 10:45 | From $30.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 13:00 | 06:00 | From $24.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 15:30 | 05:00 | From $36.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 17:00 | 06:30 | From $36.00 |
Grouptour | 13:00 | 07:50 | From $24.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 13:00 | 05:00 | From $18.00 |
Cocovip | 13:00 | 07:00 | From $33.00 |
King Express Bus | 13:30 | 01:30 | From $18.00 |
Green Trips | 13:30 | 06:00 | From $18.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 13:30 | 04:30 | From $18.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $35.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 17:00 | 08:00 | From $35.00 |
Vietnam Luxury Travel | 13:30 | 04:30 | From $22.00 |
Vietnam Luxury Travel | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $31.00 |
Tourist Sleeper Buses from Hoi An + Da Nang to Hanoi:
From Hoi An (or Da Nang) to Hanoi you can travel by various day/overnight tourist buses.
❓ FAQ + Information – Travel route from Hoi An to Hanoi:
1. How to book tickets from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi?
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- You can book tickets and flights from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜. Check these websites and booking portals for current bus and train schedules/timetables and fares from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi.
2. What is the travel time from Hoi An to Hanoi?
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- Travel by train from Da Nang (about 20 km from Hoi An) to Hanoi takes about 15-18 hours.
- Travel by sleeper bus from Hoi An to Hanoi takes about 12-17 hours (depends on the bus company).
- Travel by bus from Da Nang to Hanoi takes about 11-16 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Hoi An to Hanoi?
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- Travel by train from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $23-78/pp. It depends which train you choose (regular train or luxury tourist train). The most cheapest train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $22 (hard seat). The tourist luxury sleeper trains cost about $60-120/pp.
- Travel by sleeper intercity bus from Hoi An to Hanoi costs about $17-49/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Hoi An to Hanoi?
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- Travel distance from Hoi An to Hanoi by bus/train is about 800 km (it can change according the bus company).
5. Which train from Da Nang to Hanoi to choose? Which train is the best
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- The best trains from Da Nang to Hanoi are luxury tourist trains of Violette Express or New Livitrans Express. These trains are also the most expensive trains from Da Nang to Hanoi.
6. What is better – travel by bus or train from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi?
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- From Da Nang to Hanoi is the best way to travel by train (if you do not want to use plane). So you can take a bus/taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang and from Da Nang you can board the train to Hanoi.
7. Are there high-speed trains from Da Nang to Hanoi?
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- No, there are not high-speed trains in Vietnam, but there should be build in the future a new railway in Vietnam, connecting Hanoi and Saigon (more information about this project).
8. What to watch out when traveling by train/bus from Hoi An to Hanoi?
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- You have to watch your baggage in the train or bus. It is better to come to bus or train station about 1 hour before departure of train/bus.
9. Is it possible to buy some food in train from Da Nang to Hanoi?
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- Yes, you can buy some food in train from Da Nang to Hanoi. Some tourist luxury trains but also some regular train have also some small snack for free.
10. Is an e-ticket from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi in smartphone acceptable?
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- For bookings with private tourist deluxe trains to Hanoi – New Livitrans Express/Violette Train – you will be required to complete the payment before submitting your order of train ticket. Your reservation will be processed and you will receive your e-ticket by email, ready to print and present when boarding the train in the station (you can use your e-ticket in your smartphone, but it is recommended to print this train ticket to Hanoi).
- Bookings with regular trains of VR – You can use your train e-ticket in your smartphone, but it is recommended to print your train ticket.
- Read carefully the instructions before you book train or bus tickets at Baolau and 12go.asia.
11. Is there also a different way how to travel from Hoi An (Da Nang) to Hanoi?
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- Yes, you can also travel by plane from Da Nang to Hanoi. It is the best and fastest way how to get from Hoi An/Da Nang to Hanoi. Direct flights from Hanoi to Hanoi cost about $60-180. Direct flight from Da Nang to Hanoi takes about 1.5 hour.
12. 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. There is also train to Hanoi from Tra Kieu Railway Station (Ga Trà Kiệu) – it is the nearest railway station to Hoi An, but from Da Nang you can board tourist luxury trains.
13. What is the end railway station in Hanoi?
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- Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi arrive in Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn, it is the city center of Hanoi).
14. Where to travel from Hanoi? What to visit in the north?
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- You can continue to travel to various amazing places eg. to Lao Cai (Sapa) or to the east – to Ha Long Bay. Travel by train in the north is a little bit limited, there is no wide railway network in northern Vietnam.
15. What you should visit if you travel to the north of Vietnam?
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- You can continue to travel to various amazing places eg. to Lao Cai (Sapa) or to the east – to Ha Long Bay. Travel by train in the north is a little bit limited, there is no wide railway network in northern Vietnam.
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