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Dong Hoi Railway Station- Dong Hoi Station Travel Guide
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Introduction
Dong Hoi Station is a main station on the North-South railway line at km 522. The station is located in Sub-zone 4, Nam Ly Ward, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh. Dong Hoi Station is 522 km north of Hanoi Station, 192 km north of Vinh Station, 100 km south of Dong Ha Station, and 166 km south of Hue Station.
Although it is not the largest railway station in the system, every North-South passenger train stops here. This makes Dong Hoi Train Station a convenient spot to get to/ leave Quang Binh. Travelers can buy tickets online on the website dsvn.vn, at the station, or from ticket agents in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh.
From Dong Hoi Train Station of Dong Hoi, you can reach the Nhat Le Beach hotels, about 5 km away. It’s about 35 km from Dong Hoi Station to Phong Nha.
Dong Hoi Station Phone Number
- Ticket sales hotline for Dong Hoi Station and other stations nationwide: 1900636 212
- Dong Hoi Station ticket sales phone number: +84919 302 302
- Dong Hoi Railway Station ticket office phone number: 0232 7 305 305
- Dong Hoi station hotline: 1900 0109
Dong Hoi Railway Station History
Dong Hoi Station was built in 1967, at the same time as the North-South railway. The station was designed in a modern architectural style with the main material being reinforced concrete. The details of the station facade made of concrete look beautiful and unique.
Phong Nha to Dong Hoi Station Transport
Phong Nha to Dong Hoi station is about 41km and it takes us about an hour to transfer by car. These days, you can take a taxi, motorbike taxi, or take a private car from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi railway station or via versa. If you have a lot of time, you can catch a local bus.
By booking Phong Nha Private Car, you will have a door-to-door service with an experienced, friendly driver. Plus, you also can customize the itinerary and pay a visit to some famous attractions. Vietnam Vacation Travel experts are always available and willing to support you 24/7.
Dong Hoi Train Station Timetable
| Train No. | Arrival Time | Leaving time | Dong Hoi Stop Duration | Last station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train SE7 | 16:22 | 16:34 | 12 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE11 | 18:25 | 18:37 | 12 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE5 | 19:15 | 19:30 | 15 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE9 | 01:21 | 01:36 | 15 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE3 | 05:21 | 05:33 | 12 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE19 | 05:59 | 06:14 | 15 minutes | Danang |
| Train SE1 | 07:52 | 08:04 | 12 minutes | Saigon |
| Train SE20 | 00:38 | 00:53 | 15 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE8 | 04:43 | 04:55 | 12 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE6 | 08:27 | 08:42 | 15 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE12 | 09:26 | 09:41 | 15 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE10 | 16:04 | 16:25 | 21 minutes | Hanoi |
| QB2 Ship | 16:50 | 16:50 | 0 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE4 | 18:28 | 18:40 | 12 minutes | Hanoi |
| Train SE2 | 19:20 | 19:40 | 20 minutes | Hanoi |
Train ticket price to Dong Hoi
Similar to the above, we provide train ticket prices from Hanoi to Quang Binh and train tickets from Da Nang to Quang Binh for tourists to refer to.
Train ticket prices from Hanoi to Quang Binh range from 380,000 VND for soft seats to 750,000 VND for soft sleepers. You can choose for yourself soft seat tickets, hard sleeper 6-berth cabins, and soft sleeper 4-berth cabins. Of course, the destination is Dong Hoi Station. Round-trip tickets from Dong Hoi to Hanoi are similar to train tickets from Hanoi to Dong Hoi.
If you plan to travel to Quang Binh by train. We recommend you take the evening trains such as SE1, SE3, SE19, or QB1, QB3 exclusively for tourism. The distance from Hanoi to Dong Hoi railway station is about 500km. So just 1 night on the train and you can reach Dong Hoi.
Train ticket prices from Da Nang to Dong Hoi range from 240,000 VND to 360,000 VND for soft air-conditioned seats to soft air-conditioned sleepers. Train ticket prices from Dong Hoi to Da Nang are also similar. With a distance of about 250km, it takes visitors about 10 hours by train to reach Dong Hoi Station.
Hotels near Dong Hoi station
Hotels near the station are usually suitable for short stays while waiting for the train. Currently, near the station, there are many beautiful and modernly equipped hotels and motels such as Hai Thuy Hotel, Dong Hoi Station Guesthouse, and Tuan Anh Motel.
Famous attractions near Dong Hoi Railway Station
Near Dong Hoi station, there are many famous attractions such as:
- Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park with fabulous natural wonders such as Phong Nha Cave, Paradise Cave, Mooc Springs, Dark Cave, Tiger Cave, Hung Thoong Cave, and Son Doong Cave, etc.
- Nhat Le Beach: Wonderful beach with white sand and clear blue water.
- Vietnam DMZ with famous war relics such as Vinh Moc Tunnels, Long Hung church, Dakrong Bridge, Khe Sanh combat base, Hien Luong Bridge, and Ben Hai River.
- Hoi Son Pagoda: An ancient and sacred spiritual tourist attraction.
These locations offer visitors a unique experience, combining natural beauty and cultural and historical value.