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Nov 15, 2023
By Ms. Minh Thu
Hue and Da Nang are the two famous destinations of Vietnam, with the two contrasting beauties. Most of travelers who have plan for a Vietnam Tour list Hue and Da Nang in the top list of destinations for visiting. Hue has a long-lasting vintage scenery of royal palaces and peaceful Perfume river, which is totally different from Da Nang, a modern city with a lively lifestyle. Exploring these two places in your itinerary is absolutely worth it, and going from Hue to Da Nang is not too difficult because the distance is not far and many vehicles operating allow you to realize your trip. Hence, let the best Vietnam tour operator help you know about how to get from Hue to Da Nang.
Hue is the land of the ancient capital, even though it has been over a hundred years, it still retains its ancient, gentle and loving look as time always slows down here. Nestled in that ancient look, Hue has a bit of modernity and excitement of a developing city. Hue has the Perfume River crossing, dividing the city into two banks of the South and the North. Coming to Hue, a place you can't miss is the Hue citadel - built according to the architecture of the West combined with the architecture of the citadels of the East. Hue is the city with the largest system of temples in the country with more than 300 large and small temples, including more than 100 ancient temples, most of which still retain the ancient features of Asian and Vietnamese architecture. The most famous is Thien Mu Pagoda - a symbol of Hue Buddhism that blends people and nature. In addition, Hue is also famous for an extremely rich and diverse cuisine. Hue cuisine is not only delicious and cheap but also very sophisticated. Famous dishes such as filter cake, Nam cake, Beo cake, mussel rice, Nam Pho soup cake, pressed cake, seasoned vermicelli, pork sticky rice…
Favored by nature with large gentle rivers, clear blue beaches, and charming, Da Nang pampers the emotions of tourists and immigrants at first sight. But that beauty and "worth living" value is also hidden in the fresh climate, convenient transportation, clean streets or the hospitality of the locals. Da Nang residents are very friendly, sincere, and open; this is a strongly embedded cultural characteristic. Without that identity, the city would stop being livable. Da Nang is known as the city of bridges, most notably the Han River Swing Bridge, which is still the only one in Vietnam. In addition, the Dragon Bridge with the design like a dragon carrying the desire to reach the great sea, or the Golden Bridge with two majestic and magnificent Buddha hands are also extremely popular with tourists. Da Nang also owns the most beautiful beaches on the planet, stretching nearly 60km, famous as the most ideal resting, relaxing and bathing spot in Asia. Cultural features are also a big plus point of Da Nang in attracting tourists. In addition to magnificent firework festivals, Da Nang is also famous for unique food, typical of the Central part cuisine.
In fact, the distance from Hue to Da Nang is only about 100 km and on average it takes you 2-2.5 hours to travel from Hue city to Da Nang city when driving at 45-50 km/h. There are many ways of going from Hue to Da Nang for you to choose from such as motorbike, bus, train, taxi, private car.
Going from Hue to Da Nang by motorbike may be the best way to admire the beautiful landscape along the way. You can admire the modern urban sights or tranquil rural scenery that you can miss if you choose other types of vehicles. This is specially suitable for someone who wants to go on his own or go in couples. This is considered the most cost-effective and flexible means of transport. You can choose to drive along the Hai Van pass, you can stop by the back of the pass to enjoy Lang Co beach. Or respectively, you can get over the Hai Van Pass tunnel. Your motorbike will be moved to the other exit of the tunnel by a truck and you will get on a medium vehicle and receive your vehicle when you go to the end of the tunnel. Hence, at the time when you are close to the tunnel, you will have to stop to give your vehicle to the managing office of Hai Van Pass Tunnel.
However, there are some disadvantages of this way that you should take into account before making up your mind. If you are not a pro in driving yourself, it may be dangerous for you to drive for a long time. Moreover, Hai Van pass is quite deserted, there may be some robs occurring so you should be careful and avoid going across this pass at night or too early in the morning. One more thing, If you have children with you, going by motorbike is downright inconvenient.
If you don’t have your own motorbike because you are newbie in vietnam then hiring one can be optimum. The price for a rental is around $10 per day, which is reasonable. It is advised for you to have good health and prepare carefully before the trip, a smartphone connected with 4G and some food and drinks in case you are hungry and thirsty.
This is undoubtedly the most popular way from Hue to Da Nang because the distance between the two destinations is very short. This is suitable for anyone with a tight budget because a one way ticket just costs around $5. Having a seat on the bus, you can also experience some amenities such as air conditioners, Televisions, power sockets,... However, buses have their own schedules so you have to study their timetables so as not to miss the bus. Due to traffic, the length of the hop-in/hop-off period, and the fact that the bus regularly stops along the route to pick up people, the bus normally moves more slowly than trains and taxis. In fact, it normally takes you 3.5 hours to get from Hue to Da Nang. Additionally, because there are so many other passengers and they could be pushed for time, it is very impossible to request a random stop on a bus in order to shoot pictures along the trip.
Another option is to take the train from Hue to Danang, which has numerous advantages as well. Even though the train is less expensive and takes less time than the bus, the seats are more comfortable. You will also savor the breathtaking vistas along the route! Similar to how there are several bus departures each day, there are also numerous train departures, so picking a time that fits your schedule is not difficult.
Either stroll directly to the train station and buy your tickets there, or book online through a travel agent. However, since Vietnam's online ticketing system is not very dependable, it is advisable that you go to the station and buy a ticket.
Hard chairs, soft chairs, and cabins (little beds) are the three main types of seats that are normally available. Since the prices for these seats aren't significantly different, it truly depends on your preferences—whether you want to sit and take in the landscape from the window or lie down and take it easy before a new journey. Regardless of which choice you choose, you can still use common services like the restrooms, steward service, food, and air conditioning. Everything else is quite convenient, even though the train can occasionally be a little noisy.
Taxi is also a very convenient option for getting from Da Nang to Hue. However, a distance of 100 km is not that short, you can have to pay quite much. Normally, a 5-seater taxi to Hue is 1,150,000 VND (one way, 100km) and 1,500,000 VND (two way, 200km); 8-seat taxi is 1,250,000 VND (one way) and 1,700,000 VND (two way).
With the route from Da Nang to Hue, you can use DichungTaxi's cheap taxi service with savings from only 180,000 VND for all kinds of cars to Hue. You can refer to the detailed price list from Da Nang to Hue of DiChungTaxi.
With the form of Taxi Sharing, passengers will save at least 40% compared to regular taxi fares while still enjoying the best taxi services.
Booking a private car or private limousine is a wise choice if you want to take priority over flexibility, convenience, and safety. You can book a Da Nang tour from Vietnam Escape Tours to have the best experience
Hue is meant to be depressing and wet at least once each month, but that only lasts for a week. But you can be sure that there will be a time when Hue's climate will be just right for your trip.
From April through May, the weather is mild, pleasant, and perfect for a lot of fun activities. Not to add that the Hue Festival, which honors cultural legacies and promotes travel, is held at the end of April every two years. If you head to Hue at this time, your trip will be completely over. If you go to Hue around the time of the annual Hue Festival.
Similar to Hanoi, Hue boasts 12 flowering seasons and year-round blooming of a variety of lovely flowers. The red phoenix near Trang Tien Bridge blooms in the summer, the cornflower blooms in March and April, and the lotus flowers in the Imperial Citadel are in full bloom from May to August. They all add to the magical beauty of the historic capital.
Above is all necessary information that you need to move from Hue to Da Nang. Guarantee one more time that these places are both attractive, so if you have a chance, just pack up your luggage and have a good time on your Vietnam tour!
