Results from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang on Monday, 06 July 2026

There are three ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Da Nang from Ho Chi Minh?

The travel distance between Ho Chi Minh and Da Nang is 945 km. There are three options to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang?

It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang by plane, 16-20 hours by train and 20 hours by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time.

There are four domestic airlines operating the route Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang: Vietnam Airlines (VN), Bamboo Airways (QH), Pacific Airlines (BL) and VietJet Air (VJ).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.

There are two types of train services running the route Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and private railway companies.

The state-owned railway company Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches. Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.

The private railway company Violette Trains operates their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

Where do trains from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang depart?

Trains on the North-South railway line depart from Saigon Railway Station located at 09 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang arrive?

Trains on the North-South railway line arrive at Da Nang Railway Station located at 202 Hai Phong, Tan Chinh, Thanh Khe, Da Nang.

There is one bus company running the route Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang.

Phuong Trang (Futa Bus) operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–44 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang depart?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang depart from Mien Tay Bus Station located at 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang arrive?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang arrive at Da Nang Central Bus Station located at 201-203 Ton Duc Thang, Hoa Minh, Lien Chieu, Da Nang.

From Da Nang, you can go by train or bus to Hoi An, Hue, Phong Nha and Ninh Binh, or fly to Hanoi.