How to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế, Vietnam

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Hue (HUI).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,988,490($85)
Operated by

Vietjet Air

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train
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Train

Take the train to Hue.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫538,060($23)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hue Southern Bus Station.

  • Duration23h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Hoang Long

+ 1 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Huế.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Distance968km (601 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế

There are several options for getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫538,060 ($23) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,988,490 ($85).

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế is around 650km (404 miles).

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Ho Chi Minh City and Huế by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,988,490 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫538,060 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 18h 35m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 18h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. It typically takes around 23h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 23h 5m.

Hoang Long, FUTA Bus Lines and Kumho Samco run regular bus services between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. Buses run twice daily and take around 23h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and arrive at Hue (HUI). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and and arrive into Hue (HUI). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and and arrive into Hue (HUI).

The closest major airport to Huế is Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Huế. Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) (VDH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ho Chi Minh City and Huế. The distance is around 968km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,988,490 ($85).

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Transport options from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 50m
₫1,988,490($85)
every 30 mins650km (404 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 40m
₫2,362,795($100)
every 30 mins703km (437 miles)
Train
18h 35m
₫538,060($23)
5 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 5m
₫818,790($35)
twice daily1,060km (658 miles)
Bus via Da Lat24h 45m
₫608,245($26)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Drive
13h 60m
₫1,731,155($74)
on demand968km (601 miles)

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Airports near Huế

The following major airports near Huế offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Huế
DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Huế
VDH
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Huế