How to get to Hue?
Located on the bank of Song Huong- Perfume River; Hue, the capital of ThuaThien Hue province in Central Vietnam, is 700 km south of Hanoi, 1100km north of Ho Chi Minh City, and only a few miles from the sea. Not until 1945 was Hue the national capital, the political, cultural, and religious center of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. Most well-known for its historic value, Hue has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Renowned for being the most intact royal city in Vietnam, Hue has enough charm to keep you staying as long as you can afford the time to visit. There are many ways to get to Hue, such as by train, by air, by Hue Private Car, and so on.
1. Flight to Hue:

a. From Ha Noi: There are many flights from Ha Noi to Hue city every day from different airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet Air. You can choose one based on your budget, and it takes 45 minutes to fly from Hanoi to Hue.
b. From Ho Chi Minh city: The average flight duration from Ho Chi Minh to Hue city is about an hour, and different airlines provide flights from HCM city to Hue, such as Vietnam Airlines, Jestar, Vietjet Air. You can search on the Internet for the price. Vietnam Airlines normally offers the most expensive flight to Hue in comparison to others.
c. From Nha Trang: There is no direct flight from Nha Trang to Hue. The best choice for you is you take a flight from Nha Trang to Da Nang, and then you can book a train or bus ticket to Hue.
All in all, coming to Hue by air is a good idea. There are many flights every day from other cities to Hue city, and it takes about 40-60 minutes to get there. It’s the most expensive way, but it’s convenient, fast, and safe. To save time to arrive faster than vehicles such as trains or coaches, you should book cheap airline tickets. This is the website to book a ticket: www.VietnamAirlines.com, www.VietJetAir.com, www.JetStar.com
2. By train:

From Ha Noi, Nha Trang, or Ho Chi Minh City: There are many train trips from Ha Noi to Hue every day. It takes about 2 to 3 days to get to Hue, and you must spend one night on the train. There is a disadvantage that there are many people on the train, and you cannot feel comfortable. One more important thing is that it’s not as clean and quiet as on a plane. On the other hand, it saves your money. With friends in the north want to travel to Hue, you can go to Hanoi to catch the train from Hanoi to Hue. For those who have a lot of time and want to experience beautiful scenery on the road, they should choose this medium.
This is a website to book a ticket: www.dsvn.vn
3. By Hue Private Car
Traveling to Hue for a long distance, you can think of flight or train, but in some cases, you want to see more things along the roads of Vietnam, you can hire a car from Vietnam Private Car, then enjoy the Vietnamese landscapes.
Have you ever thought of renting a private car with a private driver to transfer from Saigon to Hue or Hanoi to Hue? It’s a crazy idea, but it will be an amazing travel experience ever.
You will stop wherever you want. Stay at any destination as long as you want. Our expert consultant will help you to plan where should visit in Vietnam.
Where can you book a long car trip in Vietnam? You can have a look at some online websites below:
- VietnamPrivateCar.com
- VietnamPrivateTaxi.com
- VietnamLocals.com

For a shorter trip, you can refer to some private car online websites to help you quote some car rental services in Dong Hoi, Quang Tri, Hue, Danang, Hoian, and Nhatrang.
- PhongNhaPrivateCar.com
- HuePrivateTaxi.com
- DanangPrivateTaxi.com
- HoianPrivateCar.com
- NhatrangPrivateCar.com
In summary, based on your budget and your preference, you can choose one of the above options. You wonder how you can transfer from Hue Airport or Hue Central Station. Please contact our company to book a private car. Our service will bring you the best experience at the most reasonable price. BOOK NOW!!!