A train approaching visitors seated along Hanoi Train Street

Hanoi Old Quarter · Vietnam

See Hanoi's train street
from the best seat.

We confirm the train time, reserve your café seat and help you enjoy the moment safely—without crowds, scams or confusion.

Confirmed timing Trusted local café Photo assistance
From$20per reservation

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Thirty unforgettable seconds.
Zero unnecessary stress.

Train Street is unforgettable, but arriving at the wrong time or choosing the wrong entrance can mean missing it completely. We keep the experience simple: your time, your place and a local host are arranged before you arrive.

01

A safe, organized visit

We confirm the timing and guide you to a trusted café seat.

02

The view you came for

A clear line of sight and help capturing the moment.

03

20% café discount

Relax with a Vietnamese coffee while you wait for the train.

Visitors enjoying drinks beside the railway in Hanoi

02 / TRAIN TIMES

Arrive for the right train.

These are the usual Hanoi Train Street times. Services can run early, late or change without notice, so we reconfirm the exact time after booking.

Monday–Friday06:00 · 06:15 · 19:10 · 19:45 · 20:30 · 21:45
Saturday–SundayMore daytime and evening trains

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the confirmed train.

Reserve the right time

03 / GUEST NOTES

“We avoided all the chaos and had a reserved spot waiting for us. The team even helped us take amazing photos at the perfect moment.”

★★★★★ James Carter

04 / PLAN THE REST OF YOUR TRIP

Choose the right way
to travel.

Useful options for getting around Vietnam, finding a place to stay, booking activities and staying connected.

Travelers beginning an overland journey from Hanoi

Car rental in Vietnam

Localrent

Compare local rental cars for flexible road trips beyond Hanoi and across Vietnam.Explore options
Vietnamese driver welcoming travelers to a private taxi at Hanoi airport

Airport transfer

Kiwitaxi

Pre-book a private ride between Hanoi airport and your hotel or the Old Quarter.Explore options
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Hotels & trip essentials

KKday

Compare selected stays, tours and useful travel products for Hanoi and the rest of Asia.Explore options
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Private airport pickup

Welcome Pickups

Arrange a pre-booked, driver-led transfer between the airport, your stay and the city.Explore options
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Tours & experiences

Klook

Browse Hanoi activities and day trips to Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay and Sapa.Explore options
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Attractions & city experiences

Tiqets

Book attraction tickets and cultural experiences for Hanoi and the next stops on your route.Explore options
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Recommended travel insurance

SafetyWing

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Vietnam eSIM

Yesim

Arrange mobile data before arrival so maps, messages and bookings work from day one.Explore options

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05 / TRIP PLANNER

Put the practical parts
of your trip in place.

Three useful next steps for an international visit to Hanoi, presented without sending you through a maze of unrelated offers.

Fly to Vietnam

Start with the journey to Hanoi.

Compare international flight options, dates and airlines through our flight partner.
FromYour nearest airport
ToHanoi · HAN
Dates Your travel dates
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Airport arrival

Land, meet your driver, reach the Old Quarter.

A pre-booked transfer is useful after a long flight, especially with luggage or a late arrival.
Pick-upNội Bài Airport
Drop-offHanoi Old Quarter
Check a private transfer

Add an experience

Choose what comes after Train Street.

Pick an area to explore and continue to relevant tours and activities from our partner.
Explore Hanoi activities

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06 / TRUSTED TRAVEL PARTNER

Going beyond Vietnam?
Keep exploring Asia.

Hanoi Train Street partners with Skychatters for wider travel across Asia. If Vietnam is only one stop on your journey, we recommend using Skychatters to plan and book what comes next.

Plan more of Asia with Skychatters

OUR PERSONAL PHUKET CONNECTION

Continuing to Phuket?

Contact our trusted family friend who lives in Phuket and is happy to help with your stay, local travel or planning a wider trip around Thailand.
Local help in Phuket, Thailand
Contact our Phuket friend

07 / TRAVEL GUIDES

Plan your visit
before you go.

Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Train Street, café seats and a safe visit.

08 / VIETNAM TRAVEL UPDATES

Useful notes for
your Vietnam trip.

09 / FOLLOW ALONG

See more of Vietnam
between the trains.

Seats beside the track are limited.

Your Hanoi story starts here.

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