| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Happy Travel Bus | Sleeper 46 | 00:00 | 07:20 | $19.25 | |
Happy Travel Bus | Sleeper 46 | 00:20 | 07:20 | $19.25 | |
Tan Nien | Limousine Double 24 | 02:40 | 04:10 | $19.25 | |
GoEz Travel | VIP Sleeper | 04:30 | 01:30 | $20.88 | |
Tan Quang Dung | Limousine 32 WC | 05:00 | 04:30 | $26.95 | |
Quang Dung Sai Gon | Sleeper 32 WC | 05:20 | 02:10 | $23.10 | |
An Binh Thai Binh | Limousine 22 Sleeper | 05:40 | 21:00 | $67.39 | |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | VIP 32 Sleeper | 06:00 | 03:00 | $33.04 | |
Quang Dung Sai Gon | Sleeper 32 WC | 06:25 | 01:55 | $23.10 | |
Quang Dung Sai Gon | Sleeper 32 WC | 06:45 | 02:15 | $23.10 | |
Tan Quang Dung | Limousine 32 WC | 07:01 | 06:31 | $26.95 | |
Tan Quang Dung | Limousine 22 Double WC | 07:20 | 06:30 | $38.51 | |
Tan Aba | Sleeper | 07:42 | 06:42 | $34.66 | |
Phi Long Hung Thao | Sleeper 40 | 08:00 | 03:25 | $21.18 | |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | Sleeper 34 | 08:18 | 06:18 | $28.23 | |
Futa Bus | Sleeper | 09:00 | 07:00 | $18.98 | |
GoEz Travel | Royal Cabin | 10:00 | 07:00 | $32.27 | |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | VIP Bus | 10:20 | 07:10 | $36.97 | |
Quang Dung Sai Gon | Limousine 22 WC | 10:40 | 07:30 | $38.51 | |
Tan Quang Dung | Limousine 32 WC | 11:00 | 10:30 | $26.95 |
Taking a bus to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Ho Chi Minh City to Hue tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
Traveling by bus, the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
The estimate travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue is about 4h 47m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
The ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
To help you plan your trip, here is the Ho Chi Minh City to Hue timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.
Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.
Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.
| Cheapest Bus | $10 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h |
| Earliest Bus | 5:15 AM |
| Latest Bus | 8:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 0 |
| Distance | 1300 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | An Binh Quang Binh, Asian Bus Travel, Futa Bus, G5Car Limousine, GoEz Travel, Hanh Cafe, Hien Phuoc, HT Travel, Tri Nhan, Vietnam Transfers, VietNam Travel Bus |