Hue City is an ancient place of many historical monuments and the center land of middle Vietnam. Thua Thien - Hue province in particular and Hue in general featured in breath-taking landscapes of the blue sea, marvelous mountains, hills, and so on. Being influenced by the French and the Chinese throughout history, Hue’s diversified architecture and culture make it wonderful to explore. Visiting Hue probably brings you memorable experiences for your trip that will be different from other Vietnam places. There are several ways to get to Hue from Hanoi, including air, train, and road. Each way has its advantages and drawbacks, depending on your time, budget, and interest in traveling. This article will provide you with some notable information on how to get to Hue from Hanoi. 

How to get to Hue from Hanoi 

By air 

Hue has possessed Phu Bai International Airport situated in Phu Bai Ward, Huong Thuy Town, Thua Thien - Hue province. Getting to Hue by air is the fastest way, taking about an hour from Hanoi to Hue. The airfares depend much on the time and the date that you fly. 

Phu Bai International Airport is 15 kilometers far from the city center of Hue. You will have two options for going to the city, about 25 - 30 minutes.

Taking a taxi such as Phu Xuan Taxi, Thanh Do Taxi, Mai Linh Taxi, and so on with an affordable price of VND 250.000/one way. 

If your luggage is not too much, you can get on a shuttle bus at the airport. This way is more economical than taking a taxi, with a reasonable price of VND 50.000/person/one way; however, it takes from 30 to 60 minutes for waiting for a shuttle bus transfer. 

Booking Handspan Travel’s transferring services to get into the city in advance.

By train

Getting to Hue from Hanoi by train is another option for tourists, especially for those spending much time exploring magnificent natural sceneries along the road. You can access here for more information regarding the time and incoming and outcoming trains as well.  

Lying at the city center of Hue, Hue Station might be the pit stop of most of the trains from North to South, so you just need to buy a ticket from Hanoi Railway Station (near the Old Quarter) and then get off at Hue Station. Generally, the train from Hanoi to Hue has a price from VND 300.000 - VND 955.000/one way/person, around 14 hours. 

The train’s time might change marginally; therefore, you should check your itinerary carefully before going. The ticket prices are also changeable and depend on the time you are traveling and the types of seats as well. 

By road

Going to Hue from Hanoi by road seems to be the most common way for most travelers due to its economic purposes. There have been many coach brands with a high quality of service from many provinces and cities along Vietnam to Hue now. 

At present, there are some coach providers such as Hoang Long, Camel Travel, and The Sinh Tourist from Hanoi to Hue, with a price of VND 250.000 - 350.000/one way, taking about 12 - 16 hours on the road. 

Another transportation vehicle to get to Hue from Hanoi is by motorbike, which is suitable for youngsters and adventure-seekers. You can have a chance to stop anywhere you want to enjoy lots of spectacular landscapes and break your limits. 

Some means of transportation for going around Hue city 

After reaching Hue city, choosing a suitable transportation means might be your concern during Hue’s trip. There are a few options for you to explore the poetic city, including motorbike, taxi, private car, bicycle, and cyclo as well. Especially, it’s proper for those who travel to Hue on their own. 

Motorbike

The first choice for your trip is by motorbike, especially for adventurous travelers and youngsters. As a tourism destination, the renting services of motorbike or bicycle in Hue are diversified and reasonable from VND 100.000 - 120.000 per day. You can search for renting information on the Internet. More easily, you just need to contact the hotel you stay; most of the renting services are available here for tourists. Renting a motorbike is suitable for those who have a tight budget and more time enjoying the landscapes. 

Taxi 

Exploring Hue by taxi is another option for your journey. If you have a problem with the map or finding the road, taking a taxi will be available to serve anytime and anywhere. Some popular taxi brands in Hue are Dong Ba Taxi (Tel: 0234.3.84.84.84), Mai Linh Taxi (Tel: 0234.3.89.89.89), Phu Xuan Taxi (Tel: 0234.3.87.87.87), Thanh Cong Taxi (Tel: 0234.3.57.57.57), etc. This means of transportation is proper for a group of 4 to 7 people. 

Private car 

If you are traveling with a big group of people or a family with a driving license, hiring or taking a private car will be a smart choice for your trip. You can have more time to relax and enjoy the landscapes of Hue. The renting fee here is about VND 500.000 - 900.000 per day. 

Bicycle 

As a dreamy and slow pace of life, Hue has become an ideal place for tourists to travel around the city by bicycle. The renting fee for a bicycle is just VND 20.000 - 30.000 per unit per day; however, it’s suitable for a short trip. If you want to go to further places compared to the city center or somewhere outside the city, taking a bicycle is not a smart choice at all. 

Cyclo 

Although taking a cyclo is not popular, in some famous tourist cities, a cyclo has been gaining popularity. The price for renting a cyclo is also low, around VND 15.000 - 20.000 per person per hour for a short journey of discovering the city, and local people will play like a tour guide for telling many exciting stories. Please note that you have to gain an agreement with cyclo drivers before getting on it.  

Getting to Hue from Hanoi has become more accessible, isn’t it? Handspan Travel has just helped you look through all the possible ways to reach Hue from Hanoi through different means of transportation. Each route has its advantages and disadvantages; travelers should consider choosing the most suitable way for their journey, time, and budget. If you need further information, do not hesitate to contact us here.