Trains Between Hanoi and Da Nang

Written by Fabio Updated Jan. 12, 2025

There are three ways of getting from Hanoi to Da Nang: flight, bus or train.

The train is worth trying, not only because it is safe and comfortable，but also because the scenery along the way is stunningly magnificent and cannot be viewed if you travel by plane or bus. What’s more, the train is a good way of experiencing local customs.

Hanoi–Da Nang Railway

Distance: 764 kilometers (475 miles)
Trains from Hanoi to Da Nang: SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9, SE11, SE17, SE19
Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi: SE8, SE6, SE12, SE10, SE4, SE2, SE18, SE20
Main stops: Hanoi, Nih Binh, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Yen Trung, Huong Pho, Dong Hoi, Dong Ha, Hue, Da Nang
Duration of journey: approximately 16 hours

Hanoi to Da Nang Train Schedules

Train Number	Departs from Hanoi	Arrives in Da Nang	Ticket Prices
SE7	06:00	22:21	Soft sleeper: VND 1,108,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,013,000 Soft seat: VND 707,000 Hard seat: VND 585,000
SE11	08:00	01:35 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,075,000 Hard sleeper: VND 983,000 Soft seat: VND 703,000 Hard seat: VND 458,000
SE5	09:00	01:06 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,082,000 Hard sleeper: VND 989,000 Soft seat: VND 960,000
SE9	14:30	07:35 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,053, 000 Hard sleeper: VND 963,000 Soft seat: VND 696,000 Hard seat: VND 453,000
SE3	19:30	11:08 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,167,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,112,000 Soft seat: VND 777,000
SE19	20:10	12:20 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1016,000 Hard sleeper: VND871,000 Soft seat: VND 585,000
SE17	20:45	13:00 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 934,000 Hard sleeper: VND 830,000 Soft seat: VND 557,000
SE1	22:20	13:26 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,226,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,121,000 Soft seat: VND 758,000

Da Nang to Hanoi Train Schedules

Train Number	Departs from Da Nang	Arrives in Hanoi	Ticket Prices
SE10	10:03	03:55 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,088,000 Hard sleeper: VND 963,000 Soft seat: VND 696,000 Hard seat: VND 453,000
SE4	12:45	04:50 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,217,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,112,000 Soft seat: VND 777,000
SE2	13:53	05:30 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,226,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,084,000 Soft seat: VND 758,000
SE18	14:40	08:28 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,133,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,006,000 Soft seat: VND 667,000
SE20	18:45	11:55 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,133,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,006,000 Soft seat: VND 667,000
SE8	23:04	15:30 the next day	Soft sleeper: VND 1,046,000 Hard sleeper: VND 956,000 Soft seat: VND 677,000 Hard seat: VND 518,000
SE6	02:23	19:12	Soft sleeper: VND 1,006,000 Hard sleeper: VND 920,000 Soft seat: VND 605,000
SE12	03:03	21:12	Soft sleeper: VND 1,075,000 Hard sleeper: VND 983,000 Soft seat: VND 693,000 Hard seat: VND 458,000

Hue to Da Nang Trains

Distance: 106 kilometers (66 miles)
Main stops: Hue, Da Nang
Duration of journey: approximately 3 hours

You can’t miss a train trip from Hue to Da Nang. The meter gauge train experience and splendid landscape through the windows will constitute one of your highlights in this country.

The Hue to Da Nang line is a section of Hanoi to Da Nang railway, as well as a section of the North-South line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The Hue to Da Nang section is renowned as one of the most beautiful lines in Vietnam, even in the world. Several “S” turns along the coast offer perfect opportunities for photography.

The train passes through the world-famous Hai Van Mountains and Linggu Bay. You are recommended to choose daytime trains, so you don’t miss the views.

Hue to Da Nang Train Schedule

Train Number	Departs from Hue	Arrives in Da Nang
SE21	07:00	09:40
SE3	08:37	11:08
SE19	09:31	12:20
SE17	10:13	13:00
SE1	10:59	13:26
SE7	19:51	22:21
SE11	22:08	01:35 the next day
SE5	22:28	01:06 the next day
SE9	04:55	07:35
NH1	17:10	19:51

Da Nang to Hue Train Schedule

Train Number	Departs from Da Nang	Arrives in Hue
SE22	06:30	10:10
SE10	10:03	12:58
SE4	12:45	15:26
SE2	13:53	16:19
SE18	14:40	17:08
SE20	18:45	21:24
SE8	23:04	01:34 the next day
SE6	02:23	04:52
SE12	03:03	05:55
NH2	19:53	23:00

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