How long is the train ride from Da Nang to Hue?

2 to 3 hours
The railway from Danang station to Hue station is about 103 Kilometers. There are 4 trains including SE2, SE4, SE6 and SE8 (which belong to Reunification Express train) on this route. They daily depart and take over 2 to 3 hours (From Danang to Hue or return).

How long is the Reunification Express?

1,072-mile
Some structures come to define a nation. For Vietnam, that is the North-South railway, also known as the Reunification Express: a 1,072-mile steel spinal cord that curves the length of the country from Hanoi in the far north to the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (still called Saigon by locals).

How far is hue from Danang?

It’s only around 100 kilometers (62.5 miles) from Da Nang to Hue and it’s a journey that will take you through scenic mountains.

Is Hue worth visiting in Vietnam?

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture, Hue is important to Vietnam culturally as it used to be the capital of Vietnam. The city was also a battleground for the Battle of Hue, which was one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War (a needless one which caused grave casualties on both sides.

What happened at Hue?

The epic battle for Hue left much of the ancient city a pile of rubble as 40 percent of its buildings were destroyed, leaving some 116,000 civilians homeless. Among the population, 5,800 civilians were reported killed or missing.

Is Hue worth visiting?

It is historical, interesting and well worth the visit. I personally will be in Vietnam in a few weeks and will do Hoi An and Da Nang only because I have done Hue 4 times and want to explorethe less touristy side of Da Nang more.

How to get from Da Nang to hue in central Vietnam?

From Da Nang to Hue in central Vietnam you can travel by train of Vietnam Railway, tourist bus/minivan or private taxi/car. The best way how to get from Da Nang to Hue is to travel by train or bus, it is only about 100 km and train/bus tickets are cheap.

What is the Reunification Express in Vietnam?

The Reunification Express rides along the spine of Vietnam, and it’s an integral part of the country’s history. Here’s how you can make it part of your travels. There is no single train called the Reunification Express.

What is it like to ride the Reunification Express?

Every so often a whistle blows, or the brakes let out a horrendous metallic shriek, but otherwise, it’s hour after hour of the same monotonous drumbeat — and amazing views. The Reunification Express rides along the spine of Vietnam, and it’s an integral part of the country’s history.

What to do in Hue (Hue)?

Hue (Huế) – Lots of historical monuments, beaches and intersting landscape. Hue is in central Vietnam (Thừa Thiên-Huế province) is connected to the imperial Nguyễn Dynasty, based in Hue, who ruled from 1802 to 1945, when the Emperor Bao Dai abdicated in favor of Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary government.