Experience Of Traveling By Vietnam Train Hanoi To Hue

1. Overview

Vietnam train Hanoi to Hue offers a scenic and relaxing journey through Vietnam’s lush countryside, rolling hills and coastal landscapes. The trip typically lasts 13-15 hours, with both standard and premium options offering a comfortable and authentic travel experience.

Hue is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, attracting the most tourists because of its ancient capital culture, rich in historical values, with many beautiful cultural and artistic features such as Hue royal court music, many unique architectural works such as royal palaces, ancient tombs and the famous Imperial City, UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites along with unique cuisine.

If departing from the capital Hanoi, visitors will have many options to get to dreamy Hue. Depending on the conditions and needs, each visitor will choose the appropriate means of transport.

2. Why you should choose to travel to Hue from Hanoi by train

2.1. Great opportunity to sightsee

When traveling to Hue by train, sitting inside the train carriages is a great opportunity for you to relax and admire the scenery on both sides of the road. Most of the new train carriages today have a polite and eye-catching space. This is definitely also a great virtual background for you to take beautiful souvenir photos.

2.2. Safety

Traveling to Hue by train is a very safe form of transportation. Because trains are a means of transport that travel on a separate railway line. So incidents rarely occur and are extremely safe. When traveling, the train gives us a very light and smooth feeling. So even if you get motion sickness, you don’t need to worry too much when traveling by train.

2.3. Full amenities

One of the advantages of choosing to travel to Hue by train is that the train is always fully equipped with modern amenities. On the trains, there is a canteen where you can buy food, drinks as well as other necessary items. You can also buy rice that is served very cleanly and hygienically.

3. Basic information about Hue to Hanoi train

The railway length from Hanoi station to Hue station is about 688 km. There are 5 trains including SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7 and SE19 operated by Vietnam Railways Corporation and some high-quality private cars. Seat types include hard seats, soft seats, hard beds (6 beds in a cabin) and soft beds (2 – 4 beds in a cabin), all cars and cabins are equipped with air conditioning with comfortable seats/beds.

• Departure point: Hanoi Station: 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City.
• Destination: Hue Station: 02 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Hue City, about 1 km from the city center.
• Travel time: about 13 hours to about 15 hours From Hue to Hanoi to Hue or round trip depending on the type of train and schedule.

4. Train schedule from Hanoi to Hue and reference ticket prices

Train schedule and ticket prices for the Hanoi – Hue route are important information to help passengers plan their journey accurately and conveniently choose the option that suits their needs. Visitors can refer to the schedule and reference ticket prices below:

Ticket prices depend on the service and facilities, the time you choose, the type of seat, the train car you choose, etc., so each ticket price will have different differences. Train ticket prices from Hanoi to Hue 2024 are updated at Vietnam Railway and train tickets for private cars are updated at at the 12go website. 

5. How to buy train tickets from Hanoi to Hue

5.1. Buy train tickets at Hanoi station

Visitors can go directly to the ticket counter at Hanoi station to buy train tickets. However, buying tickets directly is likely to cause the situation of sold-out tickets, the desired ticket type is out of stock on holidays and Tet.

5.2. Book tickets through an agent or ticket booking phone number

There are many agents selling train tickets and you can search for information on Google, however, you need to choose a reputable agent with high reliability to avoid fraud. Or call the following Vietnam Railways Corporation train ticket sales phone number: (+84) 1900 0109; (+84) 2473 053 053.

5.3. Book tickets online through the website

For the convenience of buying train tickets easily without having to go to the station, passengers can access the official websites of Vietnam Railways Corporation: https://dsvn.vn; http://vetau.com.vn; www.vr.com.vn; www.vantaiduongsathanoi.vn. You can book train tickets for private trains here.

After booking a train ticket from Hanoi to Saigon online, the ticket will be sent to your email, zalo, sms Facebook… you print the ticket or take a picture of this ticket and bring it with you to the station, present it with your ID card to check in 30 minutes before the train departs.

6. Suggested 1-day Hue tourist destinations for you

6.1. Imperial City (Hue Citadel)

Hue Citadel is not only an important historical site in Hue, but is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This Hue Citadel relic complex includes hundreds of large and small architectural works, including Ngo Mon Gate, Ky Dai, Thai Hoa Palace, Dien Tho Palace, Thai Binh Lau, Can Chanh Palace… Since the time of construction started more than 2 centuries ago, it still retains its solemnity and antiquity, becoming a name that tourists visiting Hue for a day should not miss.

• Address: 23/8 Street, Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province.
• Expected time to visit: 1 – 3 hours
• Entrance fee: 8.07 USD/ticket/adult
• Opening hours: Summer: 6:30 – 17:30; Winter: 7:00 – 17:00

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6.2. Thien Mu Pagoda

Thien Mu Pagoda is about 5 km from the city center, located on Ha Khe Hill right on the banks of the poetic Huong River. Coming here, I was impressed by the ancient feudal architecture through the marble turtle statue, the 7-storey Phuoc Duyen tower…

• Address: Nguyen Phuc Nguyen Street, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province.
• Opening hours: All day.
• Ticket price: Free.

6.3. Mysterious beauty of Thuy Tien Lake

Thuy Tien Lake is famous as an abandoned amusement water park, but recently it has become “hot”, causing a “storm” on social networks around the world, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to check-in. Thuy Tien Lake is covered with colorful graffiti murals and overgrown trees, creating a mysterious, “creepy” beauty.

• Address: located on Thien An hill, Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy town, Thua Thien Hue Province.

6.4. Dong Ba market and Trang Tien bridge

Dong Ba market has long been a trading point, symbolizing the commercial atmosphere in Hue city. Tourists come here to experience sightseeing, shopping and enjoying Hue cuisine. The market has a variety of items from fashion, handicrafts to souvenirs and specialties to bring home as gifts.

Trang Tien Bridge is just a few steps away. Here you can freely admire the beautiful sunset scene. You can experience listening to Hue songs on the Perfume River to immerse yourself in the gentle melodies imbued with tradition and national culture.

• Address: 2 Tran Hung Dao Street, Phu Hoa Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province.

6.5. Khai Dinh Tomb

Khai Dinh Tomb is the burial place of the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty, about 10km from the city center, about 20 minutes of travel. The tomb was built in 11 years (1920 – 1931), spanning the reigns of 2 kings, Khai Dinh and Bao Dai, with a unique design and took a long time to build.

• Address: Chau Chu Mountain, Thuy Bang Commune, Huong Thuy District, Thua Thien Hue Province
• Opening hours: 7:00 a.m – 17:30 p.m
• Reference ticket price: 6.06 USD/person

7. Some notes when traveling to Hue by train

7.1. Book tickets in advance

Hue is always an attractive tourist destination, attracting millions of domestic and foreign visitors every year. Therefore, when traveling to Hue by train, you should book tickets a few days in advance, even 1 or 2 months in advance to avoid running out of seats and get a good seat. In addition, booking tickets early also gives you the opportunity to receive many preferential policies, saving significant costs.

7.2. Choose the right seat

Booking tickets early will give you the opportunity to choose the ideal seat for yourself. It is best to choose a seat in car number 5 or car number 6. You can choose a hard seat if you want to save money or choose a soft bed for a comfortable long trip.

7.3. Check the schedule

Make sure you know the departure and arrival times of the train to arrange your travel plan reasonably. To avoid being late or going too early, wasting your waiting time. This is a very important note that affects your Hue train trip, so remember it!

7.4. Prepare food and drinks

There are always full food services on trains. They will bring food to your compartment. However, when traveling to Hue by train, you should still prepare some fast food and drinks to bring with you. This will help you save more money on your Hue train trip.

7.5. Do not bring luggage that exceeds the allowed weight

Like airplanes, when traveling by train, you also need to pay attention to the weight of your luggage. According to the regulations for choosing to travel to Hue by train, the maximum total weight of luggage a passenger can carry is 20 kg, with a length not exceeding 0.8 m and a width not exceeding 1 m.

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8. Conclusion

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