- Must visit
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Leading museum on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with strong indoor displays and an excellent open-air collection of traditional houses.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
18 h 53 m
Average duration
18 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
606 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 1 trains that leave Da Nang for Hanoi on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 606 km distance in an average of 18 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 53 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 18 h 53 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Da Nang to Hanoi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 23m Average total duration 18h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Da Nang to Hanoi:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Da Nang to Hanoi costing on average $102 (€82).
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Da Nang to Hanoi costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Hanoi take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
Train takes on average 18h 53m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€95) compared to roughly $97 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.55 (€-16.59). The journey takes 18h 53m versus 11h 16m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Da Nang to Hanoi trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:05 AM Da Nang | 18h53 | 5:58 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Da Nang to Hanoi run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 376 miles (606 km) distance in 18h 53m.
Distance 376 miles (606 km) |
Average train duration 18h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18h 53m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
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Leading museum on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with strong indoor displays and an excellent open-air collection of traditional houses.
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