Metro line number 1 Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien will officially enter commercial service from December 22. The residents of Ho Chi Minh City do not hide their enthusiasm at the idea of becoming the first passengers of this historic project.
What is the route of the Ben Thanh Suoi Tien line?
Metro line No. 1 connects Ben Thanh station (district 1) to Long Binh depot (Thu Duc town), passing through:
• 3 underground stations : Ben Thanh, Théâtre de la Ville, Ba Son.
• 11 elevated stations.
Technical characteristics:
• 17 trains make up the fleet, with a total capacity of 930 passengers by train: 147 seated places and 783 standing places.
Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro operating hours
With a maximum speed of 110 km/h (aerial section) and 80 km/h (underground section), the train travels between stations in just 1 to 2 minutes. The journey from Ben Thanh Station to Suoi Tien Station takes approximately 30 minutes, including stopping time at the station.
Train frequency:
– First 6 months:
During the first 6 months of commercial operation, metro line No. 1 will provide 200 trips from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day.
During peak hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the train will run at a frequency of 8 minutes per trip and will use 9 trains. In the remaining time slots, the frequency is every 12 minutes with 6 trains.
– After the initial phase:
After the end of the first phase, the metro line will extend its operating hours until 11:30 p.m. every day. During the weekdays from Monday to Friday, the train frequency at peak times is 5 minutes/trip, normal times are 10 minutes/trip, and off-peak hours are 15 minutes/trip, for a total of approximately 276 trips/day.
Especially on weekends, Saturdays, Sundays, summer holidays and public holidays, the frequency of peak hours is 8 minutes/trip, normal times are 10 minutes/trip, and off-peak times are of 15 minutes/trip, with a total of approximately 226 flights/trip. day.
Metro ticket prices from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien
• Single ticket: of 6,000 to 20,000 VND depending on distance and payment method.
• Unlimited passes:
• 1 day: 40,000 VND.
• 3 days: 90,000 VND.
• 1 month: 300,000 VND (150,000 VND for students).
The operator will publish ticket price information at metro stations, in the media and on the official website before applying, helping passengers easily enter and purchase tickets quickly.
Additionally, detailed information on schedules, ticket prices and stations will be updated on the website and mobile application, helping people plan their travel conveniently and efficiently.
How to pay for a Metro ticket?
Customers can pay cashless using bank cards, Visa/Mastercard, mobile apps or by scanning QR codes.
In the near future, Ho Chi Minh City plans to roll out interconnected fares between the metro and other public transport. This system allows passengers to move from one public transport to another with a single type of ticket, which both saves costs and reduces waiting time.
In case a passenger purchases a ticket from Ben Thanh Station to Ba Son Station but continues their journey to Suoi Tien Station, upon arrival at Suoi Tien Station, the passenger can use the terminal automatic recharge at the station to make up the difference. , guaranteeing sufficient expenses for the entire journey.
Allowed Baggage
When traveling on the metro, passengers should take care to carry light luggage, ensuring that the size and weight correspond to the regulations in force at the ticket office or on the train. Avoid taking luggage that is too large or too heavy to be moved easily and not disturb other passengers.
If the baggage contains dangerous objects that may affect safety, the operator will immediately notify the competent handling authority.
