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The Hanoi Train – The half-day Hanoi to Bac Ninh excursion train

December 9, 2025 by James Clark 2 Comments

The Hanoi Train is a special excursion train that travels from Hanoi to neighbouring Bac Ninh province and back again. The trip takes three and a half hours with some stops on the way. There are two trains per day, and I took the afternoon train. Here is my review, including train details and what […]

Filed Under: Special Trains Tagged With: hanoi, long bien, the hanoi train, tu son

Train Review: [SP8] Lao Cai to Hanoi

November 29, 2025 by James Clark 1 Comment

A review of the daytime train service from Lao Cai to Hanoi. The Hanoi–Lao Cai Railway is a popular way to travel to Sapa. There are two overnight trains to Lao Cai, but on the way back there is an overnight train and a day train. I wanted to see what the scenery was like […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: hanoi, lao cai

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