- Must visit
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Leading museum on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with strong indoor exhibitions and an excellent outdoor display of traditional houses.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Phú Thọ to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phú Thọ to Hanoi will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Phú Thọ for Hanoi on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Phú Thọ to Hanoi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Phú Thọ to Hanoi:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phú Thọ to Hanoi costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Hanoi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.05 (€-4.14). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Phú Thọ to Hanoi trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:48 AM Phú Thọ | 2h24 | 5:12 AM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM Phú Thọ | 2h15 | 7:10 PM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Phú Thọ to Hanoi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:48, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 2:48 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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