Gia Lam station—Hanoi, Vietnam - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

If the desire to travel by train between the capital of Vietnam and the southern Chinese city of Nanning ever strikes you, this is the place to begin your journey. The Gia Lam station has dual tracks, both the Vietnamese one metre gauge and the more common, standard gauge (4' 8½"), thus Chinese trains can journey across the border to Hanoi and stop at this station.

The station itself is not that flash. A single large room facing the street and opening onto the tracks. Inside a ticket counter, and a blue seated waiting area. Most of the time, not very busy.


The ~400kms journey between the two cities will consume ~12 hours. Two trains run daily, one at night, and one during the day. The cost is around $40 for a soft sleeper (a narrow bed—the most comfy option). The station is a little out of the way, across the river from the city centre/tourist hangouts. A taxi will cost you $5-$10, depending on your negotiating skills. There is public transport here, but I am unsure of the details. You can buy a ticket at the station, but the easier option is to use an agent in the city. Check times and dates, as departures can vary widely and quickly, and get there early. Stock up on snacks. Also, visa, you will need to get a visa way before you arrive on the border. Possibly, you can get one in Hanoi, but maybe not. Check in advance.

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, Vietnam to Nanning, China. If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the station/depot taken while you were there. Please also record how you came to be at this station/depot and any interesting information you learned about it while there.

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.