Detailed article on Train in the North to Lao Cai.
General information
1. Nha Trang to Danang and Dong Hoi to Hanoi are the two most commonly used trains for tourists.
2. Both trains go over night and save roughly 2 days of driving.
3. It is NOT possible to book the bikes in advance for trains.
4. Your bike normally goes with you on the train. This is not a guarantee and can't be controlled. Sometimes the bike gets delayed.
5. Trains remove all gas from the bike, so don't have a full gas tank.
How to use the train.
1. Go to the train station in the morning to book the bike for the evening. The earlier you go the more likely there is space.
2. Find the luggage department to book the bike = phong hanh ly
3. Go to the ticket are to book for yourself.
3. Roughly 30usd for the bike and $20 for the passenger (variable prices and depends on seasons).
4. Destination trains charge a unloading fee of 50-100,000vnd. (this is normal).
Returning to Tigit from a train station
1. Notify Tigit five days in advance for returning early. (for a refund to be processed). Without 5 days notice we consider original contract.
2. For Tigit to pickup the bike, the bike will need to be sent to Tigit employees which we confirm on the phone.
3. Pickup fee for Tigit is charged at + $10.
4. Receiver info (name / phone number / ID):
- HCM office: Nguyễn Lê Bá Quốc / 0386514020 / 231077642
- Hanoi office: Trương Văn Long / 0904639282 / 001200027315
- Danang office: