Da Nang Train Station: Updated Travel Guide 2024

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Introduction

Da Nang Train Station, or Ga Đà Nẵng, is a top-class railroad depot in Da Nang City in central Vietnam. Located in the middle of the country, Da Nang Railway Station is a major part of Vietnam’s North-South Railway Line. Thus, it plays an important role in the interprovincial transportation of passengers and goods.

Thanks to good-standard facilities and various routes, Danang Railroad Station facilitates transport in such a popular city as Da Nang. Indeed, it has served passengers well with spacious lounges, cafeterias, toilets, and good security.

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For more details, please check the travel guide blog compiled by Vietnam Limousine as follows.

Da Nang Train Station Address

Da Nang Train Station is on a large ground of 24 hectares; hence, it faces two streets of Hai Phong and Tran Cao Van. You can find its entrance at 791 Hai Phong Street, Tam Nhuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City.

Only 3 kilometers away from the city center, it’s easy for travelers to Da Nang by train to visit the downtown venues. Besides, its headquarters is on 83 Tran Cao Van Street.

Danang Vietnam Railway Station

Da Nang Train Station Map

Due to its favorable location and the popularity of Da Nang City, Railway Station Da Nang welcomes about 30 trains per week. It’s 760 kilometers from Hanoi Railway Station, 100 kilometers from Hue Railway Station, and 900 kilometers from Saigon Railway Station.

How To Get To Danang Railway Station?

The train station of Danang is close to the city center, especially just 3 kilometers from Da Nang Airport, so you can easily track it on Google Maps. Buses, taxis, Da Nang limousines, Grab services, or hired motorcycles are all available for transport from the depot.

Moreover, if you want to travel from Da Nang Train Station to Hoi An, Hue, Nha Trang, or any place in Vietnam, high-quality private limousine transport is a good choice to consider:

Besides, Vietnam Limousine can provide luxury car transportation from Hoi An to Da Nang Train Station via Hoi An To Da Nang Limousine ($65/car).

How to get to Da Nang train station

Organization And Functions

As mentioned, Danang Train Station contributes significantly to the Vietnamese North-South Railway, or Reunification Express. This means that it’s a state-owned enterprise.

In terms of organization, a captain of the railway management board will be responsible for managing the station’s operation. Also, there are basically three units under him/her, including a ticket-selling unit, a luggage storage unit, and a customer service unit.

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In terms of functions, Da Nang Railway Station has responsibilities for:

  • Selling train tickets;
  • Arranging a proper and safe trip for passengers;
  • Transferring goods;
  • Solving problems happening during the train trips.

If you have any queries, please refer to Da Nang Train Station phone number information as follows:

  • Hotline: 0236 3821 175
  • Ticket office (202 Hai Phong Street): 0236 3823 810
  • Customer service unit: 0236 3574 002
  • Luggage storage unit: 0236 3893 245
  • Headquarters: 0236 3750 489

Da Nang Railway Station Then & Now

Railway Station Da Nang was established in 1920 and built with the north-to-south uniform designs of Vietnam’s train stations. However, its original design has been transformed multiple times due to the continuously changing needs of passengers over time.

Da Nang Railway Station in the past
Da Nang Railway Station in the past

After the complete liberation of South Vietnam (1975), a large expansion reconstructed it into today’s structure. In particular, it boasts three stations for goods transportation, passenger transportation, and technical operation.

Danang Train Station has developed into the first-class railroad establishment in central Vietnam over the past century. Therefore, it saw remarkable advancements in infrastructure and facilities.

Da Nang railway station entrance

It now features spacious rooms, air-conditioned lounges with a capacity of 200 people, and extra services such as eateries, toilets, Wi-Fi, parking lots, public telephones, etc. Most importantly, the security at the station is stable and assured.

Railway Station Danang

Now, the Ministry of Transport is deploying a relocation project to move the station out of the city to Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City.

Da Nang Train Network

The North-South railway line crosses Da Nang City for 30 kilometers. Da Nang Railway Station welcomes dozens of trains from Hanoi Station and Saigon Station daily. Plus, as it’s in central Vietnam, almost all cross-country trains stop here. Therefore, passengers can find train routes from Da Nang to nearly every city in Vietnam.

Specifically, it embraces 5 trains (SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9) from the first station (Hanoi) and 5 trains (SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8, SE10) from the terminal (Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City). Thus, it can offer various routes from the north to the south and vice versa. Passengers have a wide range of time and route options.

Da Nang Train Station

Da Nang Train Station Timetable & Prices

Updated schedule, applied since May 15, 2024

*The below timetables show the most popular stations, not all the available stations. For details, please contact the ticket office hotline (0236 3823 810) or see the staff at the station.

Saigon to Hanoi

Departure/Train SE2 SE4 SE6 SE8 SE10 SE12 SE22
Saigon 20:35 19:00 15:00 6:00 12:20 19:25 10:20
Nha Trang 3:56 2:36 23:28 13:59 21:45 4:26 18:40
Da Nang 13:55 12:57 10:30 0:56 9:04 15:43 5:55
Dong Hoi 19:30 18:49 17:05 7:02 15:59 21:52
Hanoi 6:00 5:40 4:35 19:12 4:55 10:10

Hanoi to Saigon

Departure/Train SE1 SE3 SE5 SE7 SE9 SE11 SE21
Hanoi 20:55 19:20 15:30 6:10 13:05 21:20
Dong Hoi 7:05 5:41 2:32 16:56 0:35 9:26
Da Nang 12:47 11:29 8:51 23:25 6:21 16:13 8:00
Nha Trang 22:42 21:39 20:19 9:53 17:55 3:00 18:56
Saigon 6:50 5:45 5:18 18:10 4:00 11:30 4:20

Da Nang train ticket prices vary depending on routes and seat types (e.g., air conditioning, sleeper, soft seating, hard seating, etc.). Normally, it will range around $20–45 per passenger.

Top 3 Ways To Buy Train Tickets

Buy directly at the station:

Customers can find ticket counters on the entrance’s left side (open from 06:00 to 23:00). Then, the staff will assist you in buying tickets. However, it takes your time, and the available schedule may not fit your desired plans.

Ticket counter hall

Get online tickets:

Besides, customers can book a ticket via the official hotlines or website at https://dsvn.vn/#/. There are various payment methods, such as Visa and domestic ATM cards. This way is more flexible and time-saving, as you can track accessible routes, times, and seat types before booking.

Also, you can book an e-ticket via several reliable websites, such as 12go.asia, vetau.com.vn, or baolau.com.

Ask for assistance from hotel receptionists or travel agencies:

If you’re staying at a hotel in Da Nang, you can turn to the hotel staff or a local travel agency for help. They’re more experienced in local tourism and may offer you good assistance.

Conclusion

Da Nang Train Station provides high-standard transportation of passengers and goods across the country. With recent improvements, it has notably advanced the travel experience of both locals and tourists. As a result, many choose railway transport for their visit to Da Nang City.

Vietnam Limousine hopes that you can get helpful information from our blog. We wish you an unforgettable trip to Da Nang and Vietnam. Thanks for reading.