Vietnam Railways -Tickets and online bookings
Vietnam Railways is the state-owned operator of the railway system in Vietnam. It operates a single track running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
Official address: 118 Le Duan Str, Hoan Kiem Dist
Phone 1: 19006469
Your Guide to Seamless Travel with Vietnam Railways
Language and communication
Both counter staff and drivers are available, ensuring language assistance where needed. Specifically, counter staff are equipped to communicate in English. However, the services of the driver do not include English communication.
Finding your ride
Travelers can easily locate their ride or driver as the vehicle is branded with company colors and the name of the company. For pick-ups at airports or terminals, meeting points are clearly specified at the arrival hall and gate number.
Baggage and special items
- Bicycles: Bicycles are not permitted on board.
- Motorbikes: When bringing a motorbike on board, passengers must arrive at the station at least 24 hours before departure to speak with cargo staff. The additional fee for transporting a motorbike depends on the type of motorbike.
Accessibility and assistance
- Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs are not allowed.
- Guide dogs: Guide dogs are not allowed.
Booking and Amendments
Passengers are required to print their tickets but do not need to print the confirmation email.
Onboard Policies
Passengers are allowed to eat and drink on board.
Pet policies
Passengers can bring a pet on board at no additional cost, but pets must be kept in a cage.
Vietnam Railways’s popular routes
Da Nang to Hanoi
The distance between Da Nang and Hanoi is 376 miles, or approximately 602 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Da Nang to Hanoi, including bus, train, car, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 14 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 15 hours 27 minutes.
Da Nang to Hanoi by train
Starting Price: US$51There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
The distance between Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is 198 miles, or approximately 317 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), including bus, train, minivan, car, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 6 hours 30 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 7 hours 29 minutes.
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by train
Starting Price: US$12There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Hanoi to Hoi An
The distance between Hanoi and Hoi An is 393 miles, or approximately 629 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Hoi An, including bus, train, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 22:45 and has a duration of 1 hour 20 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 14 hours 54 minutes.
Hanoi to Hoi An by train
Starting Price: US$17There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Ninh Binh to Hoi An
The distance between Ninh Binh and Hoi An is 340 miles, or approximately 544 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Hoi An, including bus and train.The earliest departure leaves at 00:10 and has a duration of 14 hours 25 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 12 hours 41 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Hoi An by train
Starting Price: US$19There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Ninh Binh to Da Nang
The distance between Ninh Binh and Da Nang is 325 miles, or approximately 520 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, including bus and train.The earliest departure leaves at 00:10 and has a duration of 13 hours 25 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 12 hours 41 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Da Nang by train
Starting Price: US$17There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.
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