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How to get fromHanoi to Forbidden Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to Forbidden City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane HAN - PEK
    6h 51m
    ¥878–1,835

  2. Train via Nanning

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Beijing West Stationtrain train Nanning
    35h 54m
    ¥442–1,706

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Liuzhoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Liuzhou to Beijing West Stationtrain train Nanning East
    25h 16m
    ¥1,921–2,222

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from 57 Cua Dong Street, Hanoi to Ha Giangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Giang to Mèo Vạcbus bus
    3. Drive from Mèo Vạc to Funingcar car
    4. Take the train from Funing to Nanning Easttrain train
    5. Take the train from Nanning East to Beijing West Stationtrain train
    28h 59m
    ¥1,376–1,753

  5. Drive  2,681.4 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Forbidden Citycar car 2,681.4 km
    27h 48m
    ¥2,261–3,265

  6. Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane HAN - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    7h 3m
    ¥833–1,545

  7. Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane plane HAN - TSN
    2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain train
    10h 16m
    ¥997–2,681

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥844Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Forbidden City, China?

Air China and Vietnam Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Forbidden City via Liuzhou, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, Military Museum Station, and Tian'anmen East Station in around 25h 16m.

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