How to Get from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by plane, around 20 hours by train and 20 to 22 hours by sleeper bus. Compare fares and times.
Last updated: October 27, 2026
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Hue's moss-covered citadels and slow Perfume River are a world away from the motorbike swarm and skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh City, and it is a long way between them. Most travelers fly; the Reunification Express and the sleeper bus take the better part of a day. You can book your tickets for this route on GoAsia.cc.
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City by Flight
The flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.[1] One-way economy fares on Vietnam Airlines start from VND 666,181.[2] Booking platforms list departures from about 07:25 to 23:15.[1]
Flights leave from Phu Bai Airport (HUI), about 8 km from central Hue.[3] In Ho Chi Minh City you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN), 8 km from the center, where domestic flights use Terminal T3.[4]
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City by Train
The Reunification Express runs south from Hue several times a day, with soft seats, 4-bed and 6-bed compartments and a 2-berth VIP cabin on some trains. The ride toward the Ho Chi Minh City area takes from about 19 hours 30 minutes, so an overnight train doubles as your hotel.[1]
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City by Bus
The bus takes about 20 hours 30 minutes to 22 hours. On booking platforms, fares run from about $29 to $35 (October 2026). Departures are in the morning: Sleeper 40 at 08:30, Limousine 32 at 09:00 and a Standard AC bus at 10:30.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration |
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| Flight | from VND 666,181 | about 1h 25m - 1h 30m[2] |
| Bus | $29 - $35 | 20h 30m - 22h[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Pack snacks for the train: Stock up on fruit and bread at Hue's Dong Ba Market before a long ride.
- Bring a layer: Buses and trains keep their air conditioning cold, even when it is sweltering outside.
- Keep valuables with you: On sleeper buses large bags go in the hold, so keep your passport, phone and money in a small daypack in your berth.
Timetable
| Flight Hue - Ho Chi Minh City $ 44.24–99.07 1h 25m – 1h 30m | |
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| Bus Hue - Ho Chi Minh City $ 29.07–34.96 20h 30m – 22h | |
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| Train Hue - Binh Duong $ 30.80–77.42 19h 29m – 23h 47m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Flights on Vietnam Airlines start from VND 666,181 one way, and bus fares run from about $29 to $35 (October 2026).
Flying, at about 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
About 1 hour 25 minutes by air, from about 19 hours 30 minutes by train and 20 hours 30 minutes to 22 hours by bus.
Yes. The Reunification Express runs south through rice paddies, coastline and mountains, and an overnight train saves you a hotel night.
Yes. Both the train and the bus can serve as overnight rides, and trains offer sleeper berths in 4-bed and 6-bed compartments.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Hue to Ho Chi Minh. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [2] Vietnam Airlines: Flights from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [3] Vietnam Airlines: Flights from Hue to Hanoi. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [4] Vietnam Airlines: Flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
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