How to get from Hue to Da Nang
Our pick: Take the train for the views on a budget, or a private car over the pass if you want to stop and photograph it.
- Distance
- ~95 km
- Options
- 2
- Fastest
- Roughly a tie
- Cheapest
- Train · $5–10
Every way to make the trip
Train
Cheapest2.5–3h · $5–10 ppThe Hai Van Pass section is one of the great rail rides in the world. Sit on the sea side.
Private car
2–2.5h · $45–65Private car over the Hai Van Pass with photo stops — a destination in itself.
One way, in USD. Bus, train and flight fares are per person; private cars and transfers are often quoted per vehicle. Shown for Hue to Da Nang — the trip back is usually similar.
Weather at each end
- 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.
- 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
Hue
The old imperial capital — the tombs and the food are the real reason to stop.
Hue to Da Nang — common questions
- What is the best way to get from Hue to Da Nang?
- Take the train for the views on a budget, or a private car over the pass if you want to stop and photograph it.
- How long does it take to get from Hue to Da Nang?
- By train 2.5–3h; private car 2–2.5h.
- What is the cheapest way from Hue to Da Nang?
- The train, at $5–10 per person. The Hai Van Pass section is one of the great rail rides in the world. Sit on the sea side.
- How far is Da Nang from Hue?
- About 95 km.