Chiang Mai to Huế by train
Huế lies 948 km (589 mi) east of Chiang Mai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,157 km (719 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chiang Mai | Huế | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 127,240 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Chiang Mai Railway Station | Hue Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Huế
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book trains from Chiang Mai to Huế
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Staying in Huế
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Hue. Of the 308 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122), and 17 are five-star. Across 210 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 121,849 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Huế from Chiang Mai?
948 km (589 mi) in a straight line, east of Chiang Mai; by road roughly 1,157 km (719 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Huế by train?
About 13 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiang Mai and Huế?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Huế?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Huế?
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Hue, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.