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 Hue
The distance between Da Nang and Hue is 50 miles, or approximately 80 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Da Nang to Hue, including bus, minivan, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Da Nang to Hue by train
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Hoi An to Ninh Binh
The distance between Hoi An and Ninh Binh is 341 miles, or approximately 546 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Hoi An to Ninh Binh, including bus and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 21:30 and has a duration of 14 hours 30 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 13 hours 48 minutes.
Hoi An to Ninh Binh by train
Starting Price: US$21There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, 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 train and bus.The earliest departure leaves at 01:00 and has a duration of 14 hours.
Ninh Binh to Da Nang by train
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Binh Thuan to Da Nang
The distance between Binh Thuan and Da Nang is 355 miles, or approximately 568 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Binh Thuan to Da Nang, including train and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:04 and has a duration of 13 hours 36 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 13 hours 36 minutes.
Binh Thuan to Da Nang by train
Starting Price: US$19There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, and Cabin 2x.
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