How to get from Hanoi to Da Nang
Our pick: Fly. Book a week or two ahead and it is barely more than the train, in a fraction of the time.
- Distance
- ~760 km
- Options
- 2
- Fastest
- Flight · 1h20
- Cheapest
- Similar prices
Every way to make the trip
Flight
Fastest1h20 · $35–70 ppFrequent, cheap, the obvious choice. Da Nang is the gateway to Hoi An.
Train
15–17h · $35–55 ppOvernight Reunification Express; book a soft sleeper.
One way, in USD. Bus, train and flight fares are per person; private cars and transfers are often quoted per vehicle. Shown for Hanoi to Da Nang — the trip back is usually similar.
Weather at each end
- Jan: Good
- Feb: Mixed
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Prime time
- May: Good
- Jun: Mixed
- Jul: Avoid
- Aug: Avoid
- Sep: Prime time
- Oct: Prime time
- Nov: Prime time
- Dec: Good
- Jan: Good
- Feb: Good
- Mar: Prime time
- Apr: Prime time
- May: Prime time
- Jun: Good
- Jul: Good
- Aug: Good
- Sep: Mixed
- Oct: Avoid
- Nov: Avoid
- Dec: Mixed
Uses the central-coast calendar.
Prime timeGoodMixedAvoid
Hanoi
The capital and the north’s hub — best explored on foot and through food.
Hanoi to Da Nang — common questions
- What is the best way to get from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- Fly. Book a week or two ahead and it is barely more than the train, in a fraction of the time.
- How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- By flight 1h20; train 15–17h.
- What is the cheapest way from Hanoi to Da Nang?
- No option is clearly cheapest — the price ranges overlap, so choose on time and comfort: flight $35–70 per person; train $35–55 per person.
- How far is Da Nang from Hanoi?
- About 760 km.