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Hanoi to Nanning: MR1/T8702 by Vietnam and China Railways

written by Nicholas Lim November 14, 2018

The Hanoi – Nanning train, jointly operated by Vietnam Railway and China Railway. It is an international railway service running between Vietnam and China. The sleeper through train connects Hanoi to Nanning, the capital of Guangxi province in southern China overnight.

Now you can easily book your train tickets for the international railway service between Vietnam and China with Baolau.

International train service jointly operated by Vietnam and China Railways

Vietnam Railways and China Railways jointly operate the train service MR1/T8702. It is divided into two segments: MR1 service from Hanoi to Dong Dang, and T8702 service from Pingxiang to Nanning.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

The coaches, operated by China Railway Nanning Group, are hauled by Vietnam Railways locomotives on the Vietnamese sector corresponding to the Hanoi–Dong Dang railway line. Then connected to China Railway locomotives after crossing the border to complete the journey on the Hunan–Guangxi railway (Xianggui railway).

The most unique part of this railway service is that it runs on the Hanoi–Dong Dang railroad. Meaning a dual-gauge railway that allows the passage of trains of two different track gauges: the meter gauge adopted in Vietnam and the standard gauge used in China.

Hence, unlike the rest of Vietnam’s rail network, the portion between Gia Lam Railway Station and Dong Dang at the border allows standard gauge passenger and cargo trains bound to China.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

As such, the train is only able to reach up Gia Lam, not the central station Hanoi Railway Station.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Departure from Gia Lam Railway Station in Hanoi

Gia Lam Railway Station is the terminus of standard gauge rail services in Vietnam. Respectively on the Hanoi–Dong Dang and Hanoi–Ha Long railway lines. Getting to Gia Lam Railway Station is quite easy by taxi.

However, note that it is located across the Red river, not in central Hanoi. So factor in around 1 hour for the journey to play safe, especially when battling the traffic jams. On a smooth day, the ride will take around 20 minutes. But you should never use that as an estimate or else you risk missing your train.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

If you arrive to Gia Lam on time and have not gotten any supplies for the train ride. You may purchase snacks and drinks at the small shops across the station. There is no dining car attached to the through train. So remember to take along some food and water. The next time when you will have the chance to eat something will be in Nanning.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Passengers can purchase the tickets directly at the TICKET COUNTER FOR GIA LAM – NANNING – BEIJING TRAIN located inside Gia Lam Railway Station. Although this option is not recommended as given the limited capacity of the sleeper train. Tickets may sell out for departing on the same day. In order to secure your trip, you should book your tickets online.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

If you book your train tickets online with Baolau. You will receive an electronic voucher attached to your booking confirmation by email. Then exchange electronic voucher for the physical tickets at the station before boarding. The paper tickets come in three languages: Vietnamese, Chinese and Russian.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

After collecting ticket and verificatting of travel documents to ensure immigration clearance. The passengers can enter the train platform.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Passenger experience

The MR1/T8702 train has 5 Soft Sleeper (软卧) coaches, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

While boarding, the attendant will check the paper tickets and exchange these for a berth card, which is your actual berth assignment for the journey. Keep this berth card with you until the end of the journey. The attendant later on will approach you again to verify your passport and visas for the border crossing.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

There are 4-berth compartments with 2 Upper Soft beds and 2 Lower Soft beds distributed on each side of the cabin in each coach. At the end of each coach there are restrooms and a supply of drinking water.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

While pricier than regular Hard sleeper coaches operated by China Railway. The Soft sleeper is more comfortable and deliver frills which are of a higher standard than the Hard sleeper.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

The Soft sleeper, as the name suggests, offers a soft mattress to sleep on for the overnight journey with clean bedding and pillows for each passenger.

The journey across Vietnam

The train Hanoi to Nanning departs  at 21:20 PM and it takes about 4-5 hours to cover the distance from Gia Lam to Dong Dang. You should take this opportunity to sleep as there will be not much chance during the border crossing.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Clearing Vietnam Immigration at Dong Dang

At around 02:00 AM, the train will arrive at Dong Dang Railway Station, located in Lang Son province. All passengers need to alight to clear immigration at Vietnam border.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Proceed into the station building to pass through customs and immigration. Unfortunately, there is only just 2 counters for the entire train, so it may take some time. Once done with immigration clearance, head back to the train for a 40-minute short journey to Pingxiang. The train will depart from Dong Dang at 02:50 AM.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Clearing China Immigration at Pingxiang

The train arrives at Pingxiang at 04:30 AM. Note that there is +1 hour difference between China and Vietnam. So you may need to adjust your watch.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

At Pingxiang the process is similar to Dong Dang. Except that you clear immigration first, followed by customs screening. Once in the station building, pick up an arrival card to fill in before heading to the passport control.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Once done with immigration clearance, head back to the train and finally get some sleep. After changing the locomotive and connecting additional cars, the train departs from Pingxiang at 06:15 AM.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

The journey across China

2 hours after leaving Pingxiang, the train pulls into Chongzuo Railway Station.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Lots of passengers board the Hard Seat (硬座) coaches attached at the border. As this is the only morning train to Nanning and many workers commute to the province capital.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

The journey through Guangxi province offers a nice mountainous view of rural China.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Arrival to Nanning

It’s easy to know when you are approaching Nanning as the landscape turns urban. By the end of the journey, the conductor will exchange back the berth card and return your paper ticket.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

The train crosses the Yongjiang river and enters Nanning Railway Station.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Despite the long journey, the train usually arrives at Nanning on time at 10:10 AM.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

To exit the station, head down the underpass from the platform and follow the exit signs.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Passengers who boarded at Hanoi and carry paper tickets, which are non-contactless, must use the red gates by the side to exit the station. The main automated blue gates are designed to read magnetic tickets for other trains operating in Mainland China.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

Welcome to Nanning. Here you can connect with conventional and high-speed railway services to other cities in China, such as Shanghai, Kunming or Guangzhou.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

How to book your train tickets from Hanoi to Nanning

The Hanoi – Nanning train is quite popular since it is the only direct train running this route. It allows passengers to travel seamlessly between Vietnam and China overnight. Furthermore, passenger can only buy tickets at Gia Lam Railway Station. This train service is separated from the rest of railway lines operated by Vietnam Railways.

Hanoi to Nanning by train

If you wish to save the hassle of rushing down to Gia Lam Railway Station on the day of your arrival to Hanoi. It is better to secure your tickets by booking online easily with Baolau.

Fill in the passenger form and select your preference. Lower berth or Upper berth. The compartment for you and your travel company will be assigned depending on the availability for the travel date.

Book your train tickets from Hanoi to Nanning

Complete your payment before submitting the booking request. Once your reservation is processed, you will receive by email your ticket confirmation.

The electronic ticket is not a valid boarding pass and it cannot be used to board the train.

Passengers must present a copy of the electronic voucher to Baolau representatives at Gia Lam Railway Station along with the passport (and passports from the accompanying passengers) to collect the physical tickets. You should not carry the electronic voucher in your mobile phone or tablet as digital copies are not accepted to retrieve the physical tickets.

Follow the check-in procedures and present your travel documents for verification, including the following:

  • Passport
  • Valid Visa for Vietnam (except Vietnamese residents and foreign nationals with Visa exemption)
  • Valid Visa for China (except Chinese residents and foreign nationals with Visa exemption)
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