Hanoi Train Station
As travel has evolved over the years, Hanoi Train Station continues to serve as a key transit hub connecting Vietnam's capital with destinations across the country, including popular regions like Sapa and Hue.
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| At a glance |
| Address | 120 Le Duan Street, Hanoi |
| Location | 10 minutes from the Old Quarter, 45 minutes from Hanoi International Airport |
| Train routes | Trains Northward to China and Sapa, Southward to Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City |
| Ticket hours | 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM Counter 3 has English-speaking staff and sells tickets for North-South trains Counter 13 sells tickets for China-bound trains |
| Payment | Cash and major credit cards accepted |
| Departure information | Terminal A on Le Duan street for Southbound trains Terminal B on Tran Quy Cap street for Sapa trains |
| Arrival information | Terminal A on Le Duan street for Southbound trains Terminal B on Tran Quy Cap street for Sapa trains |
| Getting to and from the train station |
| Taxis | Taxis to the Old Quarter cost approximately $3-$5 Taxis to and from the airport cost about $20 |
| Buses | Buses #1 and #43 |
| Xe-om | Xe om to the Old Quarter costs around $1-$3 |
| Walking | Walking distance from nearby attractions like the Melia Hotel and Moevenpick Hotel |
| Train station facilities and services |
| Information & help desk | Yes, located near the ticket booths |
| Currency exchange | Available at the help desk |
| Public telephone | Yes, to the right-hand side of the main entrance |
| Food and beverage | Includes a Lotteria fast food outlet and various street vendors outside |
| Others | ATMs available Free Wi-Fi access available indoors |
| Restaurants nearby | Ngon Restaurant (less than 1 km away) Classico Pizza and Pastas (less than 1 km away) Highland Coffee (less than 1 km away) |
| Hotels nearby | Melia Hotel (*****) Moevenpick Hotel (*****) Mango Hotel (***) |
Getting To Hanoi - Air, Road and Train
Hanoi is connected to the rest of Vietnam and the world by multiple means of transportation.
Getting Around Hanoi - Car, Bus, Bike
Most sights and accommodations are in Hoan Kiem District (downtown), centered around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ba Dinh, Dong Da or Hai Ba Trung districts. Most addresses include a district name. You'll want to plan your travels accordingly because getting from one district to another can be time-consuming. Within the downtown, you can easily walk from a spot to another.
Hanoi Airport (HAN) - Noi Bai International Airport
The main airport that serves Hanoi and many surrounding Northern provinces is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
