THE SHORT VERSION
Hai Phong to Hue at a glance.
- From
- Hai Phong Hải Phòng
- To
- Hue Huế
- Road distance
- About 702 km
- Straight line
- 501 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~9 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hue to Hai Phong →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Hai Phong
Hai Phong is a port city east of Hanoi and a gateway to Cat Ba Island. It has several bus stations serving different directions, and frequent buses and limousine vans run to Hanoi.
- Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations · Bến xe Niệm Nghĩa, Lạc Long, Cầu Rào, Vĩnh Niệm
Different terminals for Hanoi, Quang Ninh and southern provinces.
Arriving in Hue
Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
- Southern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Nam
Services heading south, such as Da Nang and Hoi An. - Northern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Bắc
Services heading north, such as Dong Hoi, Phong Nha and Hanoi.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Overnight buses to Hanoi are popular and mountain roads aren't involved, but the trip is long. Pick a berth position that suits you.
- Buses between Hue and Laos cross at Lao Bao. Carry your passport and the correct visa documents.
KEEP GOING
From Hue, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Hue
More buses from Hai Phong
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Hai Phong from Hue by road?+
About 702 km by road (501 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Hai Phong to Hue take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 9 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Hai Phong?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Hai Phong include Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Hue to Hai Phong?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hue to Hai Phong guide.
Where does the bus from Hai Phong arrive in Hue?+
It depends on the operator. In Hue, services use Southern Bus Station, Northern Bus Station. Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hue?+
Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
What kind of bus runs from Hai Phong to Hue?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Hai Phong to Hue bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Hue by bus?+
Direct buses from Hue include Phu Bai Airport (HUI), Da Nang, Hoi An, Tam Ky, Dong Hoi and more. See all connections on our Hue bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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