The 45-minute train ride helps visitors change the atmosphere and experience a different life at the weekend.

Taking the train to take photos or visit destinations near Ho Chi Minh City is being responded to by many young people. About 30 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, is a destination many people choose to spend the weekend, diversifying travel experiences, instead of traveling by car or motorbike.

Every day, there are 6 flights from Saigon station to Bien Hoa station, with time frames: 6:00, 7:20, 10:20, 15:25, 20:10 and 21:25. Depending on your preferences and conditions, you can choose a suitable time frame. On average, each train takes about 45 minutes to travel. Customers who buy round-trip tickets will receive a 5% discount under the discount program of the Vietnam Railways Corporation.

Luong Duyen Hung, living and working in Ho Chi Minh City, has just had the experience to change the atmosphere. Before going, Hung and you make specific plans and book tickets online. You can buy tickets on the e-wallet or ticket booking page of Vietnam Railways Corporation, pay by credit card, or pay cash upon receipt at the station. Confirmation will be emailed in advance. This will help you choose the right sitting position.

“When I booked the ticket, I saw that there were still a lot of empty seats. Not many people take the air-conditioned soft seat compartment to Bien Hoa, they often choose to take a separate sleeper cabin to go to Phan Thiet, Nha Trang or further routes,” Hung shared. shall.

The ticket fare is 45,000 VND for one-way air-conditioned soft seats. The soft seat area will hardly have a table for passengers. However, at-seat numbers 30, 31, 34, 35, yes, you can pay attention when booking online. Besides, if you come to the station for the first time and have trouble finding the train, you can ask the security guard or staff to support and guide you.

The feeling of novelty and travel inspiration is what Hung feels from this trip. “The trip reminds me of my travels in the past. In addition, the feeling of looking at the line of people waiting for the train to pass is strange but very happy”, Hung expressed. In addition, due to the short travel time, Hung has not tried all the food services on the train. If you like taking photos, you can prepare more props such as books, bags, hats, flowers… to have vivid photos.

Nguyen Tri, a young man living in Ho Chi Minh City, was quite surprised with the journey to go to coffee by train: “Before, I thought trains were only for long trips, there was no such short journey. is a good suggestion for the weekend. If I have the opportunity, I will try it”.

In Bien Hoa, you can visit cafes near the station such as Twins Corner Coffee & Piano, Sunset Coffee… If you have more time, a day trip to Buu Long Tourist Area, Tran Bien Temple of Literature 300 years old in the South, visiting Long Son Thach Dong pagoda is also a good suggestion. Destinations are about 5 km from Bien Hoa station, convenient transportation.