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
Hanoi to Sapa
The distance between Hanoi and Sapa is 158 miles, or approximately 252 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Sapa, including train, bus, minivan, and car.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 5 hours.
Hanoi to Sapa by train
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Sleeper.Sapa to Hanoi
The distance between Sapa and Hanoi is 158 miles, or approximately 252 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Hanoi, including train, bus, minivan, and car.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:30 and has a duration of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Sapa to Hanoi by train
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Sleeper.Hanoi to Hue
The distance between Hanoi and Hue is 338 miles, or approximately 540 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Hue, including train, bus, car, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:30 and has a duration of 8 hours 50 minutes.
Hanoi 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.Hanoi to Da Nang
The distance between Hanoi and Da Nang is 378 miles, or approximately 605 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Da Nang, including train, bus, 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.
Hanoi to Da Nang by train
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.Hoi An to Nha Trang
The distance between Hoi An and Nha Trang is 259 miles, or approximately 415 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Hoi An to Nha Trang, including bus, car, minivan, train, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:30 and has a duration of 9 hours 30 minutes.
Hoi An to Nha Trang by train
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Cabin 2x, and Second Class Seat.
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