[Guide for 2025] How to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hue?

The distance from Ho Chi Minh to Hue is about 925 km, through many other provinces and cities such as Danang, Hoi An, Kon Tum, Buon Ma Thuot, Bien Hoa. Averagely, it will take you about 18 hours to get through this route. Due to the long duration and rough terrain, choosing a suitable vehicle that is fast, comfortable is recommended as you will not want to get tired after the trip.

Usually, the most popular vehicles include planes, trains, buses, and sometimes motorbikes. These are also voted by both local and foreign tourists as the best ways in terms of speed, comfort, and convenience. In general, if you are seeking the fastest and most convenient way and willing to pay for it, then a flight will satisfy you. If budget is your first criterion followed by comfort and speed, you should travel by bus or train. Finally, if adventure is something that you are eager to try, riding a motorbike will bring it to you.

Additionally, you can choose a private car or taxi; however, this way is not recommended as cars or taxis offering such a long route are pretty rare and you will have to pay a much greater sum of money but spend the same time as travelling by bus and sometimes experience less comfort.

As previously mentioned, flight, bus, train, and motorbike are voted by tourists as the best ways to travel between the cities due to their speed, comfort, and convenience. Therefore, if planning to travel between the cities, you can consider these. Below are some recommendations of the top 4.

1. Ho Chi Minh to Hue flight

Among the four, the flight from Ho Chi Minh to Hue is the most recommend as it is really fast, extremely comfortable, and highly convenient. Here are some clear reasons for which you should choose a flight to Hue.

First, a plane can take you to Hue in around 1 hour and a half while other vehicles will take you up to 9 hours. This will be great for those who don't have much time during their vacation, hence limited travel time. You can have a chance to enjoy extra comfort as facilities in a plane are designed to serve you the most relaxing experience.

Usually, Hue flights are quite abundant, so you will not have to worry about not choosing a suitable one. There are about 71 flights per week and an average of 10 flights per day. These flights are due to depart from Tan Son That International Airport and go straight to Phu Bai Airport. The earliest flight starts its trip at 5.35 am and the latest leave at 9.10 pm. Flight operators include Bamboo Airways, VietJet Air, and Vietnam Airlines. These are the most popular in Vietnam and are highly rated in terms of transfer service.

In particular, Vietnam Airlines is a national airline and has served millions of passengers throughout the years. Due to its high rate of safety, convenience, and especially, transparency of information, the airline is now the most chosen to tourists. On flying with Vietnam Airlines, you are promised the strictly professional 4-star service which is made up of friendly staff, delightful meal, comfortable seat, etc. Now, Vietnam Airlines offers two flights to Hue a day, which leave respectively at 11.25 am and 1.10 pm. Price ranges from $25.28 per person.

VietJet Air is now one of the most popular budget carriers in Vietnam. With a reasonable airfare for each flight, the airline is a great choice for a budget like solo travellers. VietJet flights from Ho Chi Minh to Hue are started their trip at 6.40 am, 9.25 am, 12.30 pm, 1.45 pm, 3.05 pm, 8.35 pm, and 9.10 pm. The price is only $4.75 per person.

Bamboo Airways is a newly operated and has been the first 5-star airline of Vietnam. So far, the airline has done well in pleasing its passenger in terms of transfer and onboard service, thus enhance the image of the country's tourism industry. Ho Chi Minh to Hue flight run by the airline usually departs at 8.40 am every day. Now, you can join the trip with Bamboo Airways just by paying from $21.25 per person.

To book a flight to Hue, you can go to the operators' websites, fill in all the information, and then receive your tickets at the airport. Alternatively, the most time-saving way is booking through a travel agent. Usually, it is Bestprice travel that offers the service. All you have to do is to contact us through our website and enjoy your trip.

2. Ho Chi Minh to Hue train.

If you are seeking a slower and more peaceful experience, then travelling by train from Ho Chi Minh to Hue will be a great idea. Usually, a train will take you much longer than a plane does. It is about 18 hours to travel between the cities by train. Apart from the lower speed, service on the train is quite similar to that on a flight, especially if you book the privately-run cabin. For safety, the train is also one of the safest vehicles in Vietnam, so you don't have to worry about crashes or similar undesired situations. Another thing about Ho Chi Minh to Hue train is that you will have a local-like experience and admire the sceneries from both sides of the window.

Usually, four trains are due to depart from Saigon train station every day, respectively at 6 am, 8.40 am, 7.25 pm, 9.55 pm and get to Hue station at 2.04 am, 4.53 am, 3.20 pm, 4.28 pm on the next day. Unlike the aeroplane, which only has economy and business classes, a train offers you more options. These include hard-seat, soft-seat, and sleeper. As the trip will last through the night, it is recommended that you should book the first-class sleeper berth. Therefore, you need to book in advance as this type of ticker can be sold out very quickly. The price of a train from Ho Chi Minh to Hue ranges from $35 per person.

3. Ho Chi Minh to Hue bus

For those who prefer a slower experience and money-saving way to get to Hue, travelling by bus will be your great choice. Usually, a bus route will last longer than the formers, for about 24 hours. Due to such a long trip, there is only sleeper option on the bus. During the trip, you will have time to relax after days of traveling and get ready for other activities awaiting in Hue. Just take time to sleep or admiring the sceneries from both sides of the window. Like the train, a bus will give you a local-like experience which is interesting to join in. You can have a chance to get close to the locals and hear about their daily life.

Ho Chi Minh to Hue buses are quite abundant and can be found anywhere. Available bus operators include Anh Tan, Dung Huong, Hoang Long, and Hoang Long. These have buses going from Mien Dong coach station at around 7 or 8 am and get to Hue 24 hours later. On traveling by bus, you will have to pay about $25 per person.

4. Ho Chi Minh to Hue motorbike

Riding is among the most special ways to travel between the cities as you will not have to depend on any schedule or driver but start your trip and also, won't go straight but stop at several spots during the trip. Besides, the way will cost even cheaper. However, it is only suitable for those who prefer to join in an adventure and are used to ride for such a long distance.

To travel by motorbike, you have to rent one for about $4.38/one/day. If renting for more than 5 days, you can only pay $3.94/one/day. As the trip is independent, you have to plan it carefully before you go. Usually, the trip will last for 12 days and through Mui Ne, Bao Loc, Dalat, Lak lake, Cu Jut, Pleiku, Mang Den, Kon Tum, Kham Doc, and Hue. Alternatively, you can stop at any other spots that you want. Proper preparation is needed; therefore, you should travel with a group of friends to help each other when something happens.

Alternatively, if you can't make a plan, you can book a motorbike tour as there are many of them available. Therefore, you can have an off-the-beaten-track experience but still safe.

• A flight will be great for those who are seeking extra comfort and speed
• Train and bus are for slow and local-like experiences.
• Riding a motorbike will be preferred by the adventurers.
• Usually, every flight operator will have its golden hour when tickets are sold at a low cost. Therefore, you should take the chance.
• When you book tickets, it is sometimes that you can be scammed by scammers. To avoid this, you can contact a travel agent so that they can help you with the booking work.
• Usually, it is Bestprice Travel that offers the service. All you need to do is to contact us through our website and enjoy your vacation.

When going by a vehicle like plane, bus, or train, you should go to the airport or station 30 minutes to 1 hour before the due time to make sure that every procedure is done and ready.

Above is our recommendation for how to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hue. If you are finding more detailed information or want to book a transfer service or Vietnam tours, please contact us through our website bestpricetravel.com. We are always here for you.

Duc Anh Tran 

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