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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Leading museum on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with strong indoor exhibitions and an excellent outdoor display of traditional houses.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Trà Kiệu to Hanoi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 392 miles (631 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $63 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 23m Average total duration 18h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trà Kiệu to Hanoi:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trà Kiệu to Hanoi costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trà Kiệu to Hanoi costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Hanoi take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
Train takes on average 18h 53m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.97 (€-5.71). The journey takes 18h 53m versus 11h 32m 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.
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Trains from Trà Kiệu to Hanoi run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 392 miles (631 km) distance in 18h 53m.
Distance 392 miles (631 km) |
Average train duration 18h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 18h 53m |
First train 7:20 PM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Tipping is not required. Round up small bills, tip VND 20,000-50,000 for good service, and add 5-10% at higher-end restaurants if no service charge is included.
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