Traveling to Vietnam? Explore by Train
Train travel in Vietnam is a scenic, affordable, and stress-free way to explore the country—from Hanoi’s historic charm to Sapa’s mountains, Da Nang’s beaches, and Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant streets. Below are key routes, updated ticket prices, and tips to help you plan your journey.
SE1 Express Train
| Station | Distance (km) | Train type | Departure time | Arrival Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hue | 688 | 4 berth soft sleeper | 6 berth hard sleeper | Soft seat | 19h00 | 07h57 |
| Da Nang | 791 | 19h00 | 10h31 | |||
| Nha Trang | 1315 | 19h00 | 20h28 | |||
| Sai Gon (HCMC) | 1726 | 19h00 | 04h10 | |||
SE3 Express Train
| Station | Distance (km) | Train type | Departure time | Arrival Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hue | 688 | 4 berth soft sleeper | 6 berth hard sleeper | Soft seat | 23h00 | 10h45 |
| Da Nang | 791 | 23h00 | 13h12 | |||
| Nha Trang | 1315 | 23h00 | 22h03 | |||
| Sai Gon (HCMC) | 1726 | 23h00 | 05h00 | |||
It is easy to buy train tickets at the station when you get to Vietnam. However, you can find it all the more convenient to buy tickets for most train journeys within Vietnam at Hanoi or Saigon booking offices.
Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi Trains
Many tourists have chosen the best way to visit Sapa - a beautiful hill station in Lao Cai by taking the local train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. You can enjoy the peaceful scenery on the road journey with plenty of green terraces, exclusive waterfall and wide range of mountains. The train can meet the demand of any fastidious visitor, as you will be satisfied with the services’ quality and greeted by dozens of warm-hearted hill tribal people before exploring one of the most splendid landscapes of the Northwest.
| Route | Distance (km) | Train type | Departure time | Arrival Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi - Lao Cai | 300 | 4 berth soft sleeper | 6 berth hard sleeper | Soft seat | 21h10 | 05h30 |
| 21h55 | 06h30 | |||||
| Lao Cai - Hanoi | 350 | 20h15 | 04h30 | |||
| 21h00 | 06h00 | |||||
As you can refer from the schedules, night trains are often preferred for time consuming and cost saving.
Also, we provide you with special rail tours, which is suitable for almost tourists who want to enjoy the wonderful panorama of Vietnam. If you are interesting in traveling by train to Vietnam and have any ticket booking enquiry, please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
