Ga Long Bien Station—Hanoi, Vietnam
Posted by: 
Ianatlarge
N 21° 02.400 E 105° 51.012
48Q E 588339 N 2326809
The station for trains heading northwards from the capital of Vietnam.
Waymark Code: WMFBD7
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 09/24/2012
Views: 3
Ga Long Bien Station is a small train station located on the west bank of the Red River in the centre of the big city of Hanoi. Trains from here travel north towards China and to the small towns before the border. The station is on the line across the impressive Long Bien train bridge. There seem to be two station buildings, one on either side of the track, though I am unsure of just how the division of responsibilities works.
Each station is small and somewhat worn building in appearance. The approach to the track is gated off when there is no train ready to depart. A small selection of food and drink available to pre-purchase for your trip, but I advise buying any substantial provender elsewhere.
Tickets can be purchased at either station, though the precise details of this are subject to frequent change. Mostly, foreigners at least purchase tickets through agents in the city, for a small premium.
The website listed is in Vietnamese.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minhg, China.
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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