☕️ Hanoi Train Street Guide & Tips! 🚊

At Hanoi’s Train Street, you can sip coffee just inches from a passing train, making for a thrilling and unforgettable experience! 🤩

📍 General Information
There are two main sections of Train Street:

1. Trần Phú Street (Popular & Lively)
Many cafés, lights, and a vibrant atmosphere. Closer to the Old Quarter but can get crowded.

2. Lê Duẩn Street (Quieter & Less Touristy)
Fewer tourists with a relaxed vibe. There are some cafés, ideal for a quieter experience.

✨We chose Trần Phú for its convenience and lively atmosphere. 🚂

⏰ Train Schedule
We arrived at 2:45 PM to catch the 3:30 PM train. However, train schedules can change!

⚠️TIP: Always check with the café owners at least one hour before to confirm the exact timing. Estimates can be found on Google.

For reference, on a Saturday, the announced train schedule was:
- 3:15 PM (instead of 3:30 PM)
- Next train: 5:40 PM (instead of 5:30 PM)

☕ TIPS! 🚊
✅ Many cafés line the tracks; simply pick one with available seating
✅ Prices are est. 70,000–80,000 VND per drink
✅ Listen carefully to café staff instructions for safety.
✅ Tables are positioned to keep you at a safe distance from the train.

😉 TIP: DO order beer and let the train flatten the bottle cap for a unique souvenir! 🎁

🚂 When the train approaches, the experience is thrilling yet nerve-wracking, it rushes past at arm’s length, lasting over a minute! 😱

🤔 If you DON’T want to buy any drinks…
✅ You can stand behind the road-rail intersection just before the train arrives
✅ After the train passes, you can walk onto the tracks for photos.

However, I highly recommend ordering a drink for the front-row experience, it’s WORTH IT! 👍☕️🚂

Address: No. 3 Tran Phu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

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