Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
Da Nang is about 600 km north of Saigon. Fly in roughly 1 hr 20 min, ride the scenic train, or take a sleeper bus — here's how each compares.
Da Nang sits about 600 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, on the central coast. The distance makes flying the obvious choice for most travellers, but the railway offers one of Vietnam’s most scenic journeys for those with time to spare.
Your options
Multiple carriers fly this busy domestic route many times a day. The train and bus are far slower but cheaper and more atmospheric.
| Mode | Approx. duration | Indicative cost (one way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | ~1 hr 20 min | ~$35–90 USD | Almost everyone — fast and cheap |
| Train (sleeper) | ~16–18 hr | ~$25–55 USD | Scenery, slow travel |
| Sleeper bus | ~18–20 hr | ~$20–40 USD | Tight budgets |
Costs and times are indicative; airfares in particular swing with demand and booking timing.
Which option is best?
For nearly everyone, flying is the clear winner — Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways all serve the route, and an early booking can be as cheap as the train while saving a full day. The train is worth it if the journey itself is the goal; the final stretch into Da Nang over the coast and Hai Van Pass is genuinely beautiful. The sleeper bus is the budget fallback but is a long haul.
How to book
Flights are easy to book online weeks ahead for the best fares; same-week seats are usually available at higher prices. Train tickets can be reserved online or at the station — sleeper berths sell out on popular dates, so book early. For buses, use your hotel, a travel desk, or a booking app. See the getting around Vietnam guide for more.
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, and plan onward with the main Vietnam travel guide.
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