Private Car from Da Nang to Hue: Pass or Tunnel and Planning a Day
The real decisions are how many sites to visit in Hue and whether to cross Hai Van by the pass or the tunnel.
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Da Nang to Hue is about 100 km, roughly 2.5 hours one way. A day trip to Hue is popular because each direction does not take long, but the real decision is how many sites to visit in Hue and how you cross the Hai Van area. Settle both and you have what you need for a quote.
Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation. This is the one-way rate for Da Nang to Hue. It includes fuel, tolls (including the Hai Van Tunnel) and parking or gate fees. The return leg, waiting time in Hue and extra stops are quoted and confirmed separately.
The pass or the tunnel
The Hai Van Tunnel is 6.28 km long and was inaugurated on 5 June 2005; with its approach roads the tunnel section is over 12 km, replacing the old pass road of about 21 km. The Hai Van Pass rises to about 500 m and has a viewpoint at Hai Van Quan (built in 1826 under Emperor Minh Mang). Whether the car takes the pass or the tunnel on your trip, and who decides in bad weather, we confirm when you book.
Planning a day in Hue
The Complex of Hue Monuments was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 11 December 1993. Opening hours of the monuments change with the season and are announced at the gate of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre; check the current hours at the gate or with your hotel before you plan the day. Entrance tickets to the monuments are collected separately by the site management and are not part of the car rate.
With 2.5 hours each way, a day usually allows about two or three main sites if you do not want to rush. Choose your sites in order of priority and send them when you book.
Travel schedule details to send for Hue transfer booking
- The pickup point in Da Nang (the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off) and the time you want to leave.
- Your list of sites in Hue in order of priority, the time you want to return and the number of passengers.
- The number of suitcases, whether elderly people are travelling, a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle, and whether you prefer the pass, the tunnel or want dispatch to suggest one.
The return leg and waiting time in Hue are not part of the one-way rate, so we quote separately. See also the private car from Da Nang to Hue, the day tours and visiting Quang Tri from Da Nang if you want to combine them.
Frequently asked questions about a private car from Da Nang to Hue
How much is a private car from Da Nang to Hue, by vehicle size?
Current starting rates for Da Nang → Hue (tunnel BOT toll included): 4-seat car from US$59, 7-seat car from US$68 and 16-seat van from US$95. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
How long does it take to get from Da Nang to Hue?
About 100 km and 2.5 hours one way; the real time depends on your start time, weather, the pass or tunnel and rest stops.
Can we take the pass on the way there and the tunnel on the way back?
Yes. You can request customized pickup and drop-off points. Whether the car takes the pass or the tunnel, and who decides in bad weather, we confirm when you book; the route rate includes the Hai Van Tunnel toll on the listed route.
How many sites should we plan for one day in Hue?
With 2.5 hours each way, about two or three main sites is an unhurried number. Opening hours change with the season, so check at the gate of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
Does the car rate include entrance tickets to the monuments?
No. The transfer rate covers vehicle fuel, expressway tolls and entrance parking fees. Monument tickets are collected separately by the site management.
Can the car take us to the royal tombs we choose?
Yes. You can submit a list of the places you want to visit. Waiting time and extra stops are not part of the one-way rate, so we quote them separately.
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