According to Vietnam Railways Corporation, the QT1 train will depart Hanoi Station at 6.25 am and arrive at Luu Xa Station in Thai Nguyen at 8.25 am.
In the opposite direction, the QT2 train will leave Luu Xa at 8.50 am and reach Hanoi at 10.50 am.
The services will operate every Saturday and Sunday, stopping at Hanoi, Long Bien, Dong Anh, Pho Yen and Luu Xa stations.
The weekend train service offers tourists another travel option. (Photo: VOV)
The trains previously operated during the 2026 International Tea Festival in Thai Nguyen, attracting considerable interest from visitors. Their popularity prompted the railway operator to introduce regular weekend services.
Passengers enjoy the Hanoi-Thai Nguyen train journey. (Photo: VOV)
The timetable allows travellers to combine rail journeys with other transport options to explore Hanoi or Thai Nguyen, either on a day trip or with an overnight stay.
Each train will have five carriages with soft seats and a communal carriage where passengers can enjoy cultural performances, tea tasting and food products made with green tea, showcasing Thai Nguyen's tea culture.
A one-way ticket for the full Hanoi-Luu Xa journey costs VND 180,000 (USD 6.9).
Promotional offers include a free ticket for groups buying two tickets, two free tickets for groups buying four, discounts of 15-30 per cent for groups of seven or more, and a 10 per cent discount on return tickets purchased as part of a round trip.
Tickets are available through the railway's website, stations, authorised agents and supported mobile applications and e-wallets.
