Rail tickets now available for purchase on online map services

October 21, 2024 - 14:32

Passengers can purchase their train tickets with international payment cards or via Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

How to buy train tickets in Việt Nam on Google Maps. — VNS Screenshot

HÀ NỘI — Train passengers can now buy their tickets on online map services such as Google Maps, according to the Việt Nam Railways (VNR).

The service has been launched in celebration of the 78th anniversary of Việt Nam Railways Traditional Day (October 21, 1946-2024).

This allows travellers from anywhere to search for train schedules and purchase train tickets for their trips in Việt Nam.

The online map services also offer information in various languages for user's convenience. Passengers can purchase their train tickets with international payment cards or via Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

“Train ticket services through online maps can be seen as the next step in the success of our collaboration for ticket sales with local e-wallets and applications, which aims to diversify points of purchase and reach more customers,” said a VNR representative. — VNS

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