How to get from Hue to Hanoi

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 15 August 2026

Distance: 540 kmstraight line
Fastest: 4h 45m - 5h 45mby flight
Cheapest: 15 - 35 USDby bus
Ways to go: 3train, bus, flight

All three, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

TrainTime13h 30m - 15h 30mPrice20 - 70 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more
Sleeper BusTime13h 30m - 16h 30mPrice15 - 35 USDDepartsMultiple departures dailyOvernightRead more
FlightTime4h 45m - 5h 45mPrice45 - 140 USDDepartsDailyRead more

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Train

Scenic and steady, ride the Reunification Line overnight and wake to Hanoi's early-morning rhythm.

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Train · Hue Railway Station → Hanoi Railway Station, sold by 12Go

20 - 70 USD13h 30m - 15h 30mDaily

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Sleeper Bus

Cheapest and flexible, roll north overnight and save money while sleeping through the long road.

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Sleeper Bus · Hue → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

15 - 35 USD13h 30m - 16h 30mMultiple departures daily

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Flight

Fast and practical, fly to Hanoi then zip into the city center with a short taxi ride.

1HueHUINoi Bai International AirportHAN
Flight3h 15m - 4h 15m35 - 120 USDDaily
2Noi Bai International AirportHanoi
Taxi30m - 45m10 - 20 USDOn demand

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Flight · Hue → Noi Bai International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

35 - 120 USD3h 15m - 4h 15mDaily

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Flight · Hue → Noi Bai International Airport, sold by Trip.com

35 - 120 USD3h 15m - 4h 15mDaily

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Hanoi

HanoiVietnam

Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital where the ancient Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, French colonial architecture, and vibrant street food culture blend seamlessly.

10 attractions10 local dishes4 things to doOpen the Hanoi guide

Hue, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

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