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Get to Hanoi
You can get to Hanoi by air plane, train and bus.
By Train: The Thong Nhat (Union) train that runs across Vietnam arrives at the center of the city. From the Ha Noi train station, it is very convenient to get to hotels in central areas. A taxi ride should cost a few dollars. Some taxi driver might not drive using the meter but rather they will offer a price before the trip. This amount is usually higher than the charge using a meter. So try to bargain by estimating the distance from the station to your hotel. The fare varies from 8,000-12,000 VND per kilometer. If you are going alone, an alternative and cheaper way is to catch a motor-taxi (xe ôm). Again, remember to bargain. For information about train timetable and fare, please visit Vietnam Railway
By airplane: You will land on Noi Bai International Airport which is around 30 kilometers from the city. Money exchange is available there but the rate offered is usually lower than in the bank. From the airport you can get to the city by airport mini bus (30,000-40,000 VND), public bus (5,000-10,000 VND), by taxi (250,000-300,000 VND). You can also contact the hotel in advance to arrange for a pick up.
By bus or coach: High quality coach running from the south to north of Vietnam usually stop in Hanoi center. These coach operators offer either open tour or express trip across the country. Popular and recommended brands are Hanh Cafe, Sinh Cafe or Phuong Trang. The coaches usually drop passenger at some hotels. Do check with the service operator if the coach comes across your hotel. Recommended taxi operators: Mai Linh taxi, Huong Lua taxi, Long Bien taxi, VinaSun taxi
Tips: - Bargain is usual when using taxi, motor-taxi. Visitor can estimate the travel distance on Google map before the trip. - Exchange rate is usually better at bank (see here) than in the airport, train station. The best place for foreign exchange is on the free market. Gold exchange stores always buy foreign dollars at a higher rate than the bank does. You can try with care as these stores will offer lower rate to foreigners.
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