What is the best way to get from the airport to the train station in Hanoi?

Question

I am flying into Noi Bai airport and then taking the train to Da Nang. What is the best way to get to the train station from the airport? I am looking for the most affordable reliable way for someone who doesn't speak very much Vietnamese to get there. I do speak English, Russian and some French, but I only know about 200 words in Vietnamese so if I get lost I might have trouble!

If I have to hire a taxi, what is a reasonable price to pay?

Answer 1

Not too long ago the trip downtown from the airport was $10, but that may have gone up because of recent inflation. When you exit the terminal you should see the taxi lines across the street - there are signs posted in English saying what the fee is - total cost - to go downtown.

The cheapest way, if you have the time is to exit the terminal, turn right and walk down to the #7 bus stop which is beyond the end of the building. It should be less than $1 to take the bus into town - but then you have to get from the where you get off the bus to the train station. If they speak English, a friendly driver or the ticket taker could tell you where to get off and what bus to take to get to the train station (about 30cents) but it depends on how adventurous you want to be.

Answer 2

Due to the inflation recently, the price might rise to $20, normally it's around $15. However, it also depends on what taxi company you take. Somebody in the airport can speak English, just ask them for help. If you are lucky, you may meet a taxi driver who can speak English (but don't rely on that). Better to have a piece of paper to write the address where you want to go to (and give to taxi driver). Goodluck.

Answer 3

After you collect your luggage go out front.  There people that speak English.  Tell them you want to go to HaNoi Train Depot.  The Depot is right downtown; so next close to the hotels.  The total price is $15.00 to downtown.

Decide on the total price with fees ($15).  The government charges the Taxi for coming onto the Airport, don't let them charge you that, it should be included.

Make sure you buy your own tickets from the train office not someone outside or you will be over charged and not get the ticket you want.

I would buy one birth on a 4 bed compartment.  They are air conditioned.  The two upper beds cost a little less and are more private.

Good luck on your adventure.  The train is good for looking at scenery; but the plane is so much faster.  You could fly out of HaNoi and not leave the Airport.  Vietnam Airlines are quite nice, fast and not expensive.  You might check as soon as you get your luggage and see if they have any seats on the soonest flight to DaNang.  Pacific Airlines might have seat too.

Cheers fm Charles

Answer 4

from $10 to 20