1. Train Schedule – Hue to Hanoi
2. Bus Schedule – Hue to Hanoi
3. Questions + Travel Tips
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🚆 How to get and travel by train from Hue to Hanoi?
You can travel from Hue to Hanoi in Vietnam by regular as well as tourist sleeper trains. This is a very busy railway route from central to northern Vietnam – to the capital Hanoi. Most travelers will probably prefer sleeping beds in ordinary trains, which are cheaper, and the more demanding can choose a more luxurious option in the form of tourist sleeping trains such as Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train and others. Cabins with sleeping beds are mostly for 4-6 people, 6 people can only be in a normal train of Vietnam Railways. Seats on the trains are also available, they tend to be the cheapest, but since the journey time is 13-15 hours, it is advisable to choose a sleeper bed.
There are regular or tourist sleeper luxury trains from Hue to Hanoi.
Traveling by train from Hue to Hanoi costs about 15-80 USD / per person, depending on the type of train, whether you choose a seat, when you travel, or whether you travel in a tourist sleeper train. This price range may vary slightly over time, and you can always find up-to-date information on prices and timetables on online platforms, so you can book tickets online even in advance. All trains depart from Hue train station, which is a short distance from the city center, and arrive at Hanoi Central train station, which is again a short distance from the center, so the stations are within easy reach. Traveling by train from Hue to Hanoi is also an interesting experience and getting to know Vietnam from a different perspective, on the way you will also see the coast of central Vietnam.
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📅 Hue to Hanoi – Train Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
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- Hue to Hanoi – the most frequented train route from central to northern Vietnam
- there are overnight sleeper + seat trains of Vietnam Railways
- + luxury tourist trains Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train (2-4-berths cabin, sleeper)
- travel by train from Hue to Hanoi takes about 13-15 hours
- train ticket from Hue to Hanoi costs about $15-79/pp (hard, soft seat, sleeper, luxury sleeper train)
- trains from Hue to Hanoi depart from Hue Railway Station (Nguyen Tri Phường Street)
- arrival of train in Hanoi – Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn)
- trains of Vietnam Railways have sleeper cabins for 4-6 people, or hard + soft seats
- the most cheapest train ticket from Hue to Hanoi costs about $12-15/pp – hard seat
- from Hue you can also travel by regular or tourist train to Dong Hoi
- Hue to Hanoi – the most frequented train route from central to northern Vietnam
Train Schedule - Hue to Hanoi | Departs in Hue | Arrival in Hanoi | Train Ticket |
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Train SE2 (soft seat, sleeper) | 16:31 | 05:45 | From $20.30 |
Train SE4 (soft seat, sleeper) | 15:31 | 05:25 | From $20.30 |
Train SE20 (soft seat, sleeper) | 20:54 | 11:46 | From $19.30 |
Train SE6 (soft seat, sleeper) | 13:41 | 04:30 | From $19.20 |
Train SE8 (soft+hard seat, sleeper) | 03:28 | 19:12 | From $20.90 |
Violette Trains SE2 (sleeper) | 16:31 | 05:45 | From $78.00 |
Violette Trains SE4 (sleeper) | 15:31 | 05:25 | From $78.00 |
Livitrans Express SE4 (sleeper) | 15:31 | 05:25 | From $75.60 |
Lotus Train SE20 (sleeper) | 20:54 | 11:46 | From $69.60 |
Regular and luxury tourist trains from Hue to Hanoi:
From Hue to Hanoi you can travel by train of Vietnam Railways, Violette Train, Livitrans Express.
🚍 How to get and travel by sleeper bus from Hue to Hanoi?
Another way you can travel from Hue to Hanoi is by using a tourist sleeper bus. Various companies operate on the route with modern and relatively comfortable buses, however, they may not be the most suitable transport option for such a long journey. The journey by sleeper bus from Hue to Hanoi takes 13-16 hours, depending on the type of bus and the operating company. On the other hand, it is a cheap mode of transportation between Hue and Hanoi and tickets cost around 13-28 USD / per person.
There are modern tourist sleeper buses from Hue to Hanoi.
The bus timetables from Hue to Hanoi are relatively extensive and you are sure to always find the right connection that suits you. These buses often run overnight and are operated by various companies, from the well-known and proven ones, such as Grouptour, Techbus VN, KT Travel Hue, Hoang Long or Duc Duong. Buses may depart from different locations or stops, so it is always a good idea to read this information carefully before ordering bus tickets. Even the tickets can be easily searched online and here you will also see the current bus schedule of these sleeper buses to Hanoi.
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📅 Hue to Hanoi – Bus Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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- Hue to Hanoi by bus – a popular bus route from central to northern Vietnam
- you can travel by day or overnight sleeper tourist bus from Hue to Hanoi
- bus ticket from Hue to Hanoi costs about $13-28/pp
- travel by bus from Hue to Hanoi takes about 13-16 hours
- buses from Hue to Hanoi depart from various bus stations in Hue
- buses from Hue to Hanoi arrive to various bus stations in Hanoi
- bus companies to Hanoi: Grouptour, Techbus VN, KT Travel Hue, Hoang Long, Duc Duong, The Sinh Tourist, Quen Café, To Vietnam Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Full Moon Party Tour…
- the most cheapest bus ticket from Hue to Hanoi costs about $12-13/pp (sleeper)
- Hue to Hanoi by bus – a popular bus route from central to northern Vietnam
Bus Schedule - Hue to Hanoi | Departs in Hue | Arrival in Hanoi | Bus Tickets |
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Grouptour | 16:45 | 06:45 | From $13.00 |
Grouptour | 17:00 | 07:00 | From $13.00 |
Techbus VN | 16:45 | 03:45 | From $13.00 |
KT Travel Hue | 17:00 | 06:05 | From $13.00 |
Hung Thanh | 17:00 | 06:00 | From $12.90 |
Hung Thanh | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $12.90 |
Hey Travel | 17:30 | 08:00 | From $17.15 |
Quen Cafe | 17:00 | 06:00 | From $13.00 |
The Sinh Tourist | 17:30 | 06:45 | From $12.00 |
Hanh Café | 17:30 | 07:30 | From $12.00 |
Hoang Long | 05:48 | 21:30 | From $18.00 |
Hoang Long | 07:48 | 23:30 | From $18.00 |
Hoang Long | 16:18 | 08:00 | From $18.00 |
Hoang Long | 18:48 | 10:30 | From $18.00 |
Tourist Sleeper Buses from Hue to Hanoi:
From Hue to Hanoi you can travel by various day and overnight tourist buses.
❓ FAQ + Information – Travel route from Hue to Hanoi:
1. How to book tickets and flights from Hue to Hanoi?
2. How long does it take to travel from Hue to Hanoi?
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- Travel by train from Hue to Hanoi takes about 13-15 hours (depends on the type of train).
- Travel by bus from Hue to Hanoi takes about 13-16 hours (depends on the bus company).
3. How much does it cost to travel from Hue to Hanoi?
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- Travel by train from Hue to Hanoi costs about $19-76/pp. It depends on the type of regular or tourist train. The most cheapest train ticket costs about $19 (hard seat). The tourist luxury sleeper train costs about $65-75 (Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train).
- Travel by bus from Hue to Hanoi costs about $13-28/pp. Almost all the buses from Hue to Hanoi are sleeper buses.
4. What is the travel distance from Hue to Hanoi?
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- Travel distance from Hue to Hanoi by bus or train is about 700 km (it can change according the bus company).
5. Which train from Hue to Hanoi to choose? Which train is better?
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- The best trains from Hue to Hanoi are luxury tourist trains – Violette Express, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train.
6. What is better – travel by bus or train from Hue to Hanoi?
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- It is better to travel by train (sleeper). Travel by bus is not so comfortable for this long journey. There are also some direct flights from Hue to Hanoi, so you can also take a plane.
7. Are there high-speed trains from Hue to Hanoi?
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- No, there are not still high-speed trains in Vietnam. But there is a plan to build in the future a high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (more information about this project).
8. What to watch out when traveling by train from Hue to Hanoi?
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- The most important thing is to watch your baggage in the train. You should also come to Hue Railway Station about 1 hour before departure.
9. Is it possible to buy some food in train from Hue to Hanoi?
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- Yes, you can buy some food in train from Hue to Hanoi. Some tourist trains have also some snack for free.
10. Is an e-ticket from Hue to Hanoi in smartphone acceptable?
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- For bookings with private tourist 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).
- For bookings with regular trains – You can use your train e-ticket in your smartphone or tablet, but again – it is recommended to print your train ticket.
- Read carefully the instructions before you book train tickets at Baolau or 12go.asia
11. Is there also a different way how to travel from Hue to Hanoi?
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- Yes, from Hue to Hanoi you can also travel by plane. There are a few direct flights every day. It is also the most comfortable way of getting from Hue to Hanoi. The direct flight takes only about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Direct flights from Hue to Hanoi cost about $50-170.
12. From which railway station in Hue trains to Hanoi depart?
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- Trains from Hue to Hanoi depart from Hue Railway Station (Nguyen Tri Phường Street).
13. What is the end railway station in Hanoi?
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- Trains from Hue to Hanoi arrive in Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn, the city center of Hanoi).
14. Where to go from Hanoi?
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- You can continue to travel eg. to Ha Long Bay (Cat Ba Island) or to the north – from Hanoi to Lao Cai by train. These travel routes are the most popular routes in northern Vietnam. From Lao Cai you can travel to Ha Giang or Sapa.
15. What you should not miss if you travel to northern Vietnam?
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- Only about 100 km south of Hanoi you can stop and visit Ninh Binh. There is a railway station in this city and after you visit this place you can travel by train or bus to Hanoi. Tickets are cheap and travel from Ninh Binh to Hanoi takes only about 2-3 hours. Another possibility is to visit Dong Hoi (Phong Nha-Ke Bang). You can also visit Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island in Quang Ninh Province, it is about 150 km from Hanoi.
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Travel by Train and Bus from Hue to Hanoi:
| 1. Travel by Train from Hue to Hanoi | |
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| Travel Time | About 13-15 hours |
| Ticket Price | About $15-79/pp |
| Transport Options | Vietnam Railways (sleeper + seat trains), Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train |
| Departure Station | Hue Railway Station (Nguyen Tri Phuong Street) |
| Arrival Station | Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn) |
| Additional Information | Trains of Vietnam Railways with sleeper cabins for 4-6 people, as well as comfortable seats. |
| 2. Travel by Bus from Hue to Hanoi | |
| Travel Time | About 13-16 hours |
| Ticket Price | About $13-28/pp |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, Techbus VN, KT Travel Hue, Hoang Long, The Sinh Tourist, Quen Café |
| Departure Stations | Various bus stations in Hue |
| Arrival Stations | Various bus stations in Hanoi |
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