Interesting train routes in Vietnam....Hai Phong to Hanoi

There is no denying that traveling by air is the most convenient means of transportation because it helps you reach your destination faster.

However, when it comes to long-distance land travel, nothing can beat the picturesque landscapes that can only be viewed from window-side seats of a train. 

Here’s information from The Smart Local  on one of the most beautiful Vietnam railway routes for your next holiday.

Hai Phong to Hanoi train route – panoramic view of the Red River Image credit: Báo Du Lịch

From Hai Phong’s Railway Station, passengers can buy train tickets at VND130,000 (~USD5.61) for a 2-hour-and-45-minute ride to Hanoi. 

Covering 102KM, the railway route between Hanoi and Hai Phong is filled with picturesque landscapes such as rice fields and bustling streets portraying vibrant local life. 

However, the highlight of the ride must be the part when the train approaches Long Bien Bridge as it enters Hanoi.

Passengers will be awakened by the exhilarating breeze and wowed by the panoramic view over the vast Red River and its verdant fields on the riverbanks.

The Long Bien Bridge shared by trains and motorcyclists
Image credit: Báo Đầu Tư

Besides, traversing on the 117-year-old Long Bien Bridge, a cultural and historical landmark of Hanoi that survived decades of wars, also makes the ride worth the travel.

Passengers can alight at Long Bien Railway Station or Hanoi Railway Station, which are only a 5-minute ride away from each other.

These stations are a stone’s throw away from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, home to age-old architecture and a distinctive food scene. 

Hanoi’s Old Quarter