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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
19 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
19 h 53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 7 trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 644 km distance in an average of 19 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:0020h00Ho Chi Minh City2:00Hue£311One-way0 changes- 9:1019h44Ho Chi Minh City4:54Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 13:1023h24Ho Chi Minh City12:34Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 19:3019h44Ho Chi Minh City15:14Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 20:5020h10Ho Chi Minh City17:00Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 9:1019h44Ho Chi Minh City4:54Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 19:3019h44Ho Chi Minh City15:14Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 20:3519h49Ho Chi Minh City16:24Hue£531One-way1 change
- 6:0020h00Ho Chi Minh City2:00Hue£311One-way0 changes
- 20:5020h10Ho Chi Minh City17:00Hue£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ho Chi Minh City to Huế
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 644 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 20m Average total duration 20h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế costing on average £34.
A coach is £30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Huế take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 30m.
Train takes on average 20h 50m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £54. The journey takes 20h 50m versus 16h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Vietnam Railways.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ho Chi Minh City to Huế train times
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Huế trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 20h00 | 2:00 Hue | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 19h44 | 4:54 Hue | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 23h24 | 12:34 Hue | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 23h14 | 12:34 Hue | 1 change | |
| 19:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 19h44 | 15:14 Hue | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City | 19h49 | 16:24 Hue | 1 change | |
| 20:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 20h10 | 17:00 Hue | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế
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Trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:19, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 644 km distance in 19h 44m.
Distance 644 km |
Average train duration 20h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 19h 44m |
First train 3:19 |
Last train 22:43 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Ho Chi Minh City to Huế trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Ho Chi Minh City and Huế from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ho Chi Minh City to Huế train
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