Explore the best travel options between Hanoi and Hue! Choose from flights, sleeper buses, or the scenic train journey. Flights offer the fastest and most convenient travel. Sleeper buses provide the most budget-friendly option. However, the train journey offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the stunning landscapes of Vietnam from a comfortable soft berth.
Five Reunification Express trains (SE7, SE5, SE3, SE19, SE1) run daily between Hue and Hanoi, taking about 11-12 hours to cover the 688 km route. Enjoy a variety of ticket options, including soft seats, 6-berth cabins, and 4-berth cabins. Embark on a memorable adventure with the Reunification Express and experience the beauty of Vietnam!
Before booking the train:
- For more privacy, you should book whole cabin tickets.
- While train journeys in Vietnam are exciting, they may not meet luxury or European standards. Vietnam Railways’ trains and facilities are older, with some parts not well maintained.
- Avoid booking within 5 hours of departure, as the system stops selling tickets by then. For urgent bookings, contact us directly on WhatsApp for assistance.
Type of tickets
- Soft seat tickets
- Good option for short routes
- Cabin 6 berths
- Have 6 beds in cabin (two top beds & two middle beds & two bottom beds)
- Middle bed specified +$7
- Bottom bed specified +$11
- Cabin 4 berths
- Have 4 beds in cabin (two top bed & 2 bottom beds)
- Bottom bed specified +$7
Schedule
Departure: Hanoi to Hue (update March 2024)
| Train | Departs – Arrives |
| SE7 | 06:10-20:33 |
| SE5 | 15:30-05:37 |
| SE3 | 19:20-08:40 |
| SE19 | 19:50-09:13 |
| SE1 | 20:55-09:59 |
| SE11 | 23:36-11:33 |
Departure: Hue to Hanoi (update March 2024)
| Train | Departs – Arrives |
| SE8 | 03:31-19:12 |
| SE6 | 13:43-04:25 |
| SE4 | 15:32-05:30 |
| SE2 | 16:22-05:55 |
| SE20 | 20:41-11:20 |
Pickup location & note
- Passengers must be at the train station at least 20 minutes before departure and present their voucher tickets for boarding.
- Seat Allocation: We prioritize window seats and group bookings with adjacent seats when available.
- Luggage Allowance: Adults can carry up to 20 kg, and children up to 10 kg. All baggage must be neatly and securely packed.
Departure: Hanoi to Hue
- Pick up location: The Main station (Hanoi station) located at 120 Le Duan street, Hanoi (please do not miss that with and Hanoi station B, Tran Quy Cap street for the Train to Sapa).
- Drop off location: Hue train Station: located at Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Hue city
Departure: Hue to Hanoi
- Pick up location: Hue train Station: located at Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Hue city
- Drop off location: The Main station (Hanoi station) located at 120 Le Duan street, Hanoi (please do not miss that with and Hanoi station B, Tran Quy Cap street for the Train to Sapa).