New Hue Train Tours proffer Breathtaking Views of Lang Co Bay
The trip from Hue to Da Nang is one of the most beautiful in Vietnam, and mentioned in many of the world’s leading travel magazines. To attract more tourists, the Thua Thien-Hue Provincial People’s Committee has created special tourism services, including those by road and train between the two destinations. The beauty of such trips promises to offer a new experience to travellers.
Written by Trang Nguyen (Local Expert)
Updated on Oct 26, 2026
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The Hue to Da Nang heritage train, called “Central Heritage Connection” (Kết nối di sản miền Trung) in Vietnamese, is a tourist train run by Vietnam Railways. It has operated daily between the two cities since March 26, 2024, when it was opened at Hue Station, and follows the 103 km line over the Hai Van Pass and past Lang Co Bay.
On March 26, 2026, the service’s second anniversary, the operator introduced a new look with 12 upgraded carriages (Vietnam News, March 27, 2026). They include high-quality seating carriages of 56 seats each with 180-degree rotating chairs, a 32-seat VIP carriage styled after the interiors of the Hue royal court, and a community carriage used as a cultural space with local products and regional cuisine.
As you go, you can admire the beautiful scenery throughout the travel journey.
Hue to Da Nang Train Schedule
Two train pairs run every day between Hue and Da Nang: HĐ1 and HĐ3 leave Hue at 7:45 and 14:25, and HĐ2 and HĐ4 leave Da Nang at 7:50 and 15:00. The journey takes about 3 hours (VnEconomy, March 12, 2026).
Train
Route
Departs
Arrives
HĐ1
Hue to Da Nang
7:45
10:35
HĐ3
Hue to Da Nang
14:25
17:40
HĐ2
Da Nang to Hue
7:50
11:05
HĐ4
Da Nang to Hue
15:00
17:45
The same four times were announced when the service opened in 2024. Some tour operators’ websites list slightly different times, so confirm the time on the booking page before you plan your day.
How Much Is the Hue to Da Nang Train Ticket?
Tickets cost about VND 180,000 to 500,000 (roughly US$7 to 20), depending on travel time and seat class, according to Vietnam News (March 27, 2026). The sources below show how the fares have been reported.
Source and date
Fare
Vietnam News, March 27, 2026
VND 180,000 to 500,000 (about US$7 to 20), by travel time and seat class
VnEconomy, March 12, 2026
VND 207,000 on weekdays and VND 231,000 at weekends, one class, before the upgraded carriages
A Da Nang tour operator, checked October 26, 2026
Standard seat VND 180,000 on weekdays and VND 210,000 at weekends; VIP seat VND 395,000 on weekdays and VND 460,000 at weekends (from April 2026)
Promotions appear from time to time. The opening month in 2024 had a fare of VND 150,000 per ticket, and the second anniversary in 2026 brought 50% off on March 26 and 10% off until April 1 (Báo Văn hóa). Check the booking page for the current fare.
Which Side Should You Sit On for Sea Views?
Sit on the left going from Hue to Da Nang and on the right going from Da Nang to Hue, because the sea lies east of the line (Jungle Boss Tours, September 2026). The same guide warns that several other guides give these sides the wrong way round, so check a map if you are unsure. Choose your side when you pick a seat at booking.
How to Book Hue to Da Nang Train Tickets
Buy your ticket through dsvn.vn (Vietnam Railways) to avoid being scammed. Tickets are also sold at stations, through agents, on the railway’s e-ticket system, on the ketnoidisan.dsvn.vn website, and through e-wallets and banking apps (Báo Văn hóa, March 6, 2026). Enter the passport or ID number of each passenger, because it must match the document you show when boarding.
Resellers add fees. Jungle Boss Tours found resellers charging US$14 to 15 in September 2026 for a regular-train seat on this route that costs 77,000 to 190,000 dong (about US$3 to 7) when booked directly.
Hue to Da Nang by Regular Train
Regular Reunification Express trains also connect the two stations in about 2.5 hours and are sold on the same website, but they are not the tourist service. The heritage train adds the community carriage and cultural activities described above.
If you start from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City to Hue trips run on Reunification Express trains, and fares depend on the train, class and date. Rail fares rose by about 3% from April 5, 2026 (Báo Văn hóa). Our Hanoi to Hue train guide and Vietnam train travel guide cover the longer routes.
Yes. When the service opened in 2024, trains stopped at Lang Co Station for 10 minutes so passengers could view and photograph Lang Co Bay (Báo Văn hóa, March 26, 2024), and Jungle Boss Tours says the heritage trains stop there. Recent news articles do not mention the stop, so ask when you book.
How far is Hue from Da Nang by train?
The line between the two stations is 103 km. The heritage train takes about 3 hours, while regular Reunification Express trains take from about 2 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes, according to Jungle Boss Tours.
What do HĐ1, HĐ2, HĐ3 and HĐ4 mean?
They are the four heritage train services. HĐ1 and HĐ3 run from Hue to Da Nang, and HĐ2 and HĐ4 run from Da Nang to Hue, so the odd numbers go south and the even numbers go north (VnEconomy, March 12, 2026).
Is the heritage train the same as the Hai Van Pass train?
Many travel sites call it the Hai Van Pass train because it crosses Hai Van Pass. Regular trains between the two cities cross the same pass, but the heritage train is the tourist service, with upgraded carriages and a community carriage for cultural activities.
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