Da Nang to Hue Private Car
Hue is a city in central Vietnam that served as the imperial capital under the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Its citadel, royal tombs and temples along the Perfume River are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Da Nang lies about 100 km to the south, and the road between the two cities crosses the Hai Van Pass, a mountain road of about 21 km on the coast, or runs straight through the Hai Van Tunnel.
That leaves one decision: how to make the trip. A train or a bus runs it on a fixed timetable and sets you down at a station, with the last part of the journey still to arrange. Our Da Nang to Hue private car covers the whole trip in one booking: pickup at your address in Da Nang, the pass or the tunnel at the same price, stops at the summit or at Lang Co when you ask at booking, and drop-off at your exact address in Hue. From $56 for the whole car, settled with you before the trip, it is the one option that asks nothing else of you.
Trip Overview
Quick Overview
Travel route: Da Nang to Hue, your choice of the Hai Van Pass or the Hai Van Tunnel, at the same price for both roads.
Distance: About 95 km via the tunnel, about 107 km via the pass (about 59 to 66 miles).
Travel time: 2 to 2.5 hours via the tunnel; 2.5 to 3 hours via the pass, up to 3.5 hours with photo stops.
Price: From $56 for the whole car, not per person. The fixed price is confirmed before you travel.
Pickup: Your hotel, apartment, or private address in Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport or the train station, where the driver waits with a name board.
Drop-off: Your hotel or any address in Hue.
Vehicles: Sedan, SUV medium, SUV large, and Van (16 seats).
Passengers and luggage: 1 to 3 passengers in the Sedan and the SUV medium, 1 to 5 in the SUV large, and up to 12 in the Van, with the luggage allowance for each car in the price table below.
Service: A private car with a local driver, door to door. The car is yours for the whole trip, with no other passengers.
Trip options: One way, with no round-trip booking required. The same service also runs from Hue back to Da Nang.
Driver waiting: At Da Nang Airport or the train station, your driver waits with a name board. We track your flight, so a delayed flight only moves the pickup time.
Booking and payment: No deposit required. Pay the driver when you arrive in Hue, or pay in advance if you prefer: cash, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, or Apple Pay.
Support: Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 before or during the trip. We confirm availability and your fixed price, usually within 10 to 15 minutes.
Route & Travel Time
The Da Nang to Hue private car route crosses one mountain, and there are two ways over it. The Hai Van Tunnel is the fast way. The Hai Van Pass is the scenic way. Both roads end at your address in Hue, and the price is the same for both.
The tunnel is a road tunnel of about 6 km under the mountain. The whole trip is about 95 km and takes 2 to 2.5 hours. It is the fastest and smoothest way over the mountain, and it does not depend on the weather.
The pass is the old mountain road that climbs to almost 500 metres above the sea. The whole trip is about 107 km: the pass adds about 12 km and around 30 minutes of driving. The drive takes 2.5 to 3 hours, or 3 to 3.5 hours when you stop for photos. At the top, the car can stop at the old Hai Van Gate, looking down over Da Nang Bay on one side and Lang Co on the other. Most trucks and buses use the tunnel, so the pass road is quiet and used mostly by cars and motorbikes.
What the Journey Is Like
Step 1: Pickup in Da Nang
Your driver for the Da Nang to Hue private car trip comes to your hotel or address in Da Nang at the time you booked and helps you load your luggage. For an airport pickup, send us your flight number when you book. We track your flight, and your driver waits at the arrivals area with a name board when you land. A delayed flight moves the pickup time to match. Pickup at Da Nang train station works the same way. If you cannot find the driver, message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 and we connect you at once.
Step 2: The Drive over Hai Van
Before you leave, you and your driver confirm the road for the day: tunnel or pass. On the pass road, the car can stop at the summit viewpoint, then at Lang Co Beach and Lap An Lagoon on the way down, or at other stops you agreed with us when you booked. On the tunnel road, you drive straight through, with one short rest stop if you want one. Your driver knows both roads and drives at a pace that suits the mountain.
Step 3: Arrival in Hue
In Hue, your driver takes you to your hotel or to any address you give us. The driver helps you unload your luggage and checks the car with you, so nothing is left behind. That is the Da Nang to Hue private car trip with Mui Ne Private Car: door to door, at the fixed price you confirmed before the trip.
Suggested Itinerary
One full day is enough for the main sights of Hue: the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and one royal tomb, with an early start. Two days is more relaxed, and it leaves time for a second tomb and the Perfume River. Your drop-off can be any address in Hue, including the sights below. If you want a car and driver for a full day of sightseeing in Hue, message our travel expert on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 for a quote.
The Imperial City
The walled citadel of the Nguyen dynasty stands on the north bank of the Perfume River, in the centre of Hue. It is the city's most famous sight. Allow at least half a day inside: the grounds are large, and the gates, temples and courtyards take time to walk.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue's oldest pagoda stands on a hill above the Perfume River, a short drive west of the city centre. Its seven-storey tower is the symbol of Hue. Most visitors spend about an hour here and combine it with the Imperial City on the same day.
Khai Dinh Tomb
The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh sits on a hillside south of the city. It is the most ornate of the royal tombs, covered inside with glass and porcelain mosaics. It is the tomb most often chosen by visitors who only have time for one.
Dong Ba Market
Hue's biggest local market sits by the river, east of the citadel. Come here for local food and souvenirs, and to see daily life in Hue away from the monuments.
Staying in Da Nang? You can still see Hue in one day. If your hotel is in Da Nang and you do not want to change hotels, our Da Nang to Hue Day Trip takes you over Hai Van Pass, stops at Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon, and visits the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, then brings you back to Da Nang in the evening. It is the same car and driver, booked as a round trip instead of a one-way transfer.
Vehicle & Pricing
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
| Sedan | 1–3 | 2 large + 2 small bags | $56 |
| SUV medium | 1–3 | 3 large + 2 small bags | $60 |
| SUV large | 1–5 | 4 large + 2 small bags | $64 |
| Van | 1–12 | 8 large + 6 small bags | $80 |
The prices above are one-way prices per car, not per person. The price is the same for the pass and for the tunnel. There is no extra charge for stops agreed when you book.
What's Included
Included in the Price
- A private, air-conditioned car for your group only.
- A local driver who knows both the Hai Van Pass and the tunnel road.
- Fuel, road tolls, and the Hai Van Tunnel fee.
- Parking fees at the stops you choose.
- Stops along the way, agreed with us when you book.
- Pickup in Da Nang and drop-off in Hue, door to door.
- Free bottled water in the car.
- Free cancellation.
Not Included
- Entrance tickets at sights in Hue.
- Meals and drinks outside the car.
- Personal expenses.
Important Notes
- Photo stops add time. Each photo stop adds about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow 3 to 3.5 hours for the trip when you take the pass and stop for photos.
- Traffic leaving Da Nang stretches the trip. What stretches the trip is not the distance. It is the traffic leaving central Da Nang at busy hours, together with the stops you choose on the way.
- Tell us about fixed connections in Hue. If you have a train or a flight to catch in Hue, tell us when you book and we will set your pickup time so you arrive with time to spare.
- The road can be decided on the morning of the trip. You do not have to choose the pass or the tunnel when you book, and the price is the same either way. Confirm the road with your driver on the morning, based on the weather that day. On a rainy or foggy day, the tunnel is the better choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Da Nang to Hue?
A metered taxi charges by distance, and the final fare depends on the road and the traffic, so you only know the total when you arrive. Our Da Nang to Hue private car is a fixed price from $56 per car, confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip, with tolls and your stops already in the price.
Is there a luxury train from Da Nang to Hue?
Yes. A heritage train runs between Da Nang and Hue in about 4 hours, with a stop at Lang Co. It is a sightseeing ride, and it still leaves you at the station at both ends. Our car takes 2 to 3.5 hours and brings you from your door in Da Nang to your door in Hue.
Are tolls and the tunnel fee included in the price?
Yes. Fuel, road tolls, the Hai Van Tunnel fee and parking at your stops are all inside the fixed price. The price you confirm on WhatsApp is the price you pay.
Can I book the car one way and the train back?
Yes. There is no requirement to book a round trip. Many travelers ride with us one way and take the train the other way. If you later want the car back from Hue to Da Nang, the same service runs in reverse.
How early should I book?
Message us as early as you can, so we can keep the right car for your group and your time. We confirm availability and your fixed price on WhatsApp, usually within 10 to 15 minutes.
About Mui Ne Private Car
Mui Ne Private Car is a private transport company with more than 8 years of experience on routes across Vietnam. We run this transfer every day with our own cars and local drivers who know both roads over the mountain well. Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 and we confirm your fixed price before you travel.
How to Book
Step 1: Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384, or email muineprivatecarservice@gmail.com to book your Da Nang to Hue private car, with your date, your pickup address in Da Nang, your drop-off address in Hue, and how many people and bags you have. If we pick you up at Da Nang Airport, send us your flight number as well, so we can track your flight and arrange the pickup time again if it is delayed.
Step 2: We confirm your car and your fixed price. No deposit is required.
Step 3: Pay the driver when you arrive in Hue, or pay in advance if you prefer. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, and Apple Pay.
Step 4: On the day, meet your driver at your pickup point and enjoy the ride.