A Private Car from the Ancient Capital of Hue to the Seaside City of Da Nang
The private car route from Hue city to Da Nang is one of the most attractive and rewarding coastal road trips in Central Vietnam. The distance is about 95 to 100 km, depending on whether you start on the south or north bank of the Perfume River and whether you are dropped in central or coastal Da Nang.
With Sun Travel’s whole private car service, the trip is more than moving between two cities: it is a chance to take in the grand scenery where the Bach Ma mountains meet the picturesque Lang Co Bay.
Two Route Options Across the Hai Van Pass
Depending on whether you prefer scenery or saving time, the Sun Travel driver serves you flexibly:
- Option 1: Through the Hai Van road tunnel (fast and smooth): The total travel time is only about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. It is a good choice for passengers on a business schedule who need to keep an appointment in Da Nang, or families with older adults and children who are prone to carsickness.
- Option 2: Over the Hai Van Pass (a spectacular scenic road): The travel time is about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours. The car glides slowly through hairpin bends hugging the mountainside for stunning views down over clear Lang Co Bay and across Da Nang Bay from above. The car stops at the summit so you can visit the newly restored Hai Van Quan gate and enjoy a coffee among the drifting clouds.
Suggested Rest Stops on the Way
On the road from Hue to Da Nang you can arrange a rest stop with the driver:
- Lap An Lagoon (Lang Co town): Water as still as a mirror reflecting the majestic Bach Ma range, known for its pretty lagoon-side cafes and fresh milk oysters.
- Lang Co beach: A gently sloping white-sand beach around a bay once ranked among the most beautiful bays in the world.
Choosing a Vehicle by Group and Luggage
A journey of nearly 100 km over a mountain pass calls for a late-model vehicle with a solid chassis and good sound insulation:
- 4-seat car (a late-model sedan such as a Vios, Accent or Cerato): Comfortable for 2 to 3 passengers with two medium suitcases and a small bag.
- 7-seat car (an MPV or SUV such as an Xpander, Fortuner or Everest): An ideal choice for a family of 4 to 5; the higher ride is smooth on the pass and the wide view keeps the trip gentle and free of carsickness.
- 16-seat van (Ford Transit, Hyundai Solati): Comfortable reclining seats, even air conditioning throughout the cabin and a roomy rear luggage area for groups of 7 to 14.
Package Price and Conditions for a Long Leg
- Included: The private car one way from Hue to Da Nang, an experienced local driver on pass roads and highways, fuel, road tolls (including the Hai Van tunnel ticket) and parking fees.
- Not included: Meals, personal shopping and VAT (if you need an invoice).
Frequently Asked Questions
Sun Travel encourages visitors to experience the beautiful Hai Van Pass. Depending on how long you stop for photos at the summit (about 30 to 45 minutes), a small surcharge for the pass road is discussed and agreed openly when you book.
Does the car take me to a beachside hotel at My Khe or a resort on Son Tra?
Yes. The price table applies to drop-off at all hotels in central Hai Chau and Thanh Khe districts and along the whole beachfront on Vo Nguyen Giap, Hoang Sa and Truong Sa streets in Da Nang.
Can I be picked up at the Imperial City or the Hue railway station?
Absolutely. The driver picks you up at any hotel on the south bank (Le Loi, Hung Vuong and Nguyen Hue streets), in the old Citadel area, at Hue Station or at the Toa Kham boat landing at the time you request.
Where does the car pick me up in Hue and where does it drop me in Da Nang?
The private car picks you up at hotels and homestays throughout central Hue and drops you at your door in the inner districts or at a beachside hotel in Da Nang.
Can we stop on the way from Hue to Da Nang to see Lap An Lagoon or the Hai Van Pass?
Yes. You can ask for a photo stop at pretty Lap An Lagoon or choose the Hai Van Pass road to see the Hai Van Quan gate.
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