
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

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

Ninh Binh to Hue
The distance between Ninh Binh and Hue is 283 miles, or approximately 452 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Hue, including bus and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:23 and has a duration of 10 hours 11 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 10 hours 11 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Hue by train
Starting Price: US$ 18There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), Soft Seat, VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP Cabin for 2.Da Nang to Dong Hoi
The distance between Da Nang and Dong Hoi is 144 miles, or approximately 231 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Da Nang to Dong Hoi, including train, minivan, car, and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 5 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 5 hours 25 minutes.
Da Nang to Dong Hoi by train
Starting Price: US$ 22There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), Soft Seat, VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin, and VIP Cabin for 2.Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi
The distance between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi is 197 miles, or approximately 315 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi, including train, bus, and car.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:23 and has a duration of 7 hours 7 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 7 hours 7 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi by train
Starting Price: US$ 18There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), Soft Seat, VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP Cabin for 2.Dong Hoi to Ninh Binh
The distance between Dong Hoi and Ninh Binh is 197 miles, or approximately 315 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Dong Hoi to Ninh Binh, including train, bus, and car.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 6 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 7 hours 31 minutes.
Dong Hoi to Ninh Binh by train
Starting Price: US$ 22There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin, Soft Seat, 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), and VIP Cabin for 2.Nha Trang to Binh Thuan
The distance between Nha Trang and Binh Thuan is 118 miles, or approximately 189 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Nha Trang to Binh Thuan, including bus, train, minivan, and car.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 4 hours 3 minutes.
Nha Trang to Binh Thuan by train
Starting Price: US$ 7There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.
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