Vietnam Railways

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About Vietnam Railways

Company information

Vietnam Railways is the national train carrier of Vietnam. It runs the country's major railway line, the 1600 km-long Reunification Line, also known as North-South express railway Vietnam, as well as minor lines around the country, including Lao Cai, and Haiphong lines.

The main line connects Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam's two major cities. The Reunification Line was completed in 1936, with services running until 1954 when war divided the country. It was not then possible to catch a train from Hanoi to HCMC until 1976.

Note that some VNR trains feature carriages reserved by private transport operators widely known as luxury trains.

Vietnam railway system and most popular routes

Trains in Vietnam are a cheap, convenient and comfortable way to travel the country. The main train route in Vietnam goes north–south with almost all the major tourist destinations lying on, or close to, the Reunification Line so it's easy to get anywhere you might want to go in Vietnam by train.

Other reasons to consider train travel in Vietnam:

  • Taking an overnight train saves you the precious daytime of your vacation and some bucks for accommodation

  • Scenery from your railway carriage window, both urban and rural, is terrific and gives you a wonderful insight into the local life

  • Vietnam has a wide network of railway stations – you can get almost anywhere by rail

  • A train trip is a quintessentially Vietnamese experience not to be skipped

Here are some of the most popular Vietnam train journeys to take:

Reunification line

The epic Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon–Hanoi rail journey takes around 33 hours.

The most popular stops along this line include

Hanoi–Lao Cai

This is arguably the most popular Vietnam train line with international tourists. It brings you to Lao Cai, which is the closest railway station to the hill station of Sapa. Sapa town itself does not have its own train station, but there are plenty of buses and taxis heading to Sapa from Lao Cai, around 40 km away.

Getting from Hanoi to Lao Cai takes around nine hours.

Hanoi–Haiphong

To travel onward to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island, catch the Hanoi to Hai Phong train. A journey to Hai Phong takes around three hours.

Vietnam train schedule

There are at least 6 trains plying the Reunification Line every day with the extended train timetable during peak seasons like Tet festival (Vietnamese New Year) in January or February.

Odd numbered trains travel from north to south and even numbered ones – in the opposite direction.

For the most comfortable train travel choose SE1, SE2, SE3 and SE4 trains, which are the best trains in Vietnam equipped with AC soft and hard sleepers.

Classes in Vietnam trains

There is a wide range of berths and seats classes for all trips from which you can choose depending or whether you want a seat or a sleeper, air-conditioning or not.

There is no such thing as a ‘tourist train’ in Vietnam railways rolling stock. Usually, the term refers to private luxury carriages that are added to standard Vietnam Railways trains on certain routes, e.g. from Hanoi to Sapa or from Hanoi to Da Nang.

The best choice for long-distance travel in Vietnam is sleeper trains. They can be both day and night trains.

  1. First class sleeper trains in Vietnam are called soft-sleepers.
    1st class sleeper trains can be of two varieties: VIP soft sleepers with 2-berths compartments and ordinary soft-sleepers featuring seven 4-berths compartments with 2 upper and 2 lower berths. They are all air-conditioned and were refurbished to ‘5 star’ trains a couple years ago.

  2. Second class sleepers are called hard sleepers.
    These are a great and budget-friendly way for overnight train journey, too. Each compartment in a hard sleeper is equipped with 6 berths – 2 lower, 2 middle and 2 upper. They are air-conditioned, too.

  3. Seats.
    Seats come in three varieties:

  • AC soft seats ideal for daytime journeys like from Da Nang to Hue. They usually have power sockets for charging your mobile devices.

  • AC hard seats are wooden seats, which may not be the best choice for longer journeys but work perfectly well on shorter distances.

  • Ordinary hard seats are exactly the same as the previous option but there is no air-conditioning. Yet windows can be open along the way to enjoy the view and some fresh air.

Vietnam Railway tickets

Vietnam train tickets can be bought online or at any railway station in the country.

Vietnam railways open booking 60 days before the departure date (for certain routes – 90 days before) and it is highly advisable to buy train tickets in advance for longer routes and if you need to travel on a specific date in a soft or hard sleeper.

There are no open-date tickets – you have to specify the date and the route for each segment you wish to travel.

Train tickets in Vietnam cost the same for locals and foreigners – there is no dual-pricing policy.

For online booking you have several options including buying directly from Vietnam Railways website. The difficulty here is that only Vietnamese credit cards are accepted, so if you do not have one, you won’t be able to pay for your ticket.

Our website accepts all types of credit cards and offers seamless online Vietnam train tickets booking process. We charge a small booking and processing fee.

Pros

  • Both day and overnight trains in Vietnam are a more convenient and comfortable way to get around Vietnam than buses.

  • VN railways offer brilliant value for money. Vietnam train prices are surprisingly low – e.g. there is no other way to travel from Hanoi to Saigon for less than 1 million dong.

  • Trains in Vietnam are pretty comfortable. The majority of them were given a facelift several years ago and now are of a very good standard.

  • Traditional Vietnamese food sold by vendors in the carriages is super tasty and all part of the experience.

  • There are charging ports throughout the carriages.

  • Families travelling with children will be pleased to hear that children aged below four years old can travel for free, whilst those between five and nine years old get a 25% discounted fare.

Cons

  • Delays are common and the journey is often very long and slow so you should take this into consideration when planning your trip.

  • The air-conditioning is not always the best quality; it can be too hot or too cold.

  • Cleanliness of the carriages – especially bathrooms – may sometimes be an issue though the situation has improved considerably lately.

  • Check the bedding if you board a train mid-way between Hanoi and HCMC as it may not have been changed after the previous traveller.

  • There are no announcements when you are arriving into a station so make sure you pay attention or find out when you are due to arrive so you can set an alarm to wake you up.

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Vietnam Railways Popular Routes

Da Nang - Hue
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:48, 00:56, 00:57, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:56, 00:57, 07:50, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19, 15:00
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:56, 00:57, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19
Train Cabin 2x
13:51, 14:01
Hue - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
03:28, 05:42, 06:06, 08:45, 09:37, 10:04, 10:54
Train 1st Class Sleeper
03:28, 05:42, 06:06, 08:45, 09:18, 09:25, 09:37, 10:04, 10:54
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
03:28, 05:42, 06:06, 07:45, 08:45, 09:12, 09:18, 09:25, 09:37, 10:04, 10:54, 14:25
Train Cabin 2x
10:04, 10:54
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 22:00
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 20:55, 22:00
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 13:25, 13:45, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 22:00
Train Cabin 2x
22:00
Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20, 19:00, 19:25, 20:35, 21:55
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20, 19:00, 19:25, 20:35, 21:55
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20, 19:00, 19:25, 20:35, 21:55
Train Cabin 2x
20:35, 21:55
Nha Trang - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:15, 00:21, 02:37, 03:20, 03:56, 04:55, 12:04, 12:23, 14:06
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:15, 00:21, 02:37, 03:20, 03:56, 04:55, 12:04, 12:45, 13:46
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:15, 00:21, 02:37, 03:20, 03:56, 04:55, 12:04, 12:23, 13:46, 14:06
Train Cabin 2x
03:56, 04:55
Ninh Binh - Hue
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 23:10
Train Cabin 2x
00:13, 23:10
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 21:58, 23:10
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 23:10
Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 11:00, 11:40
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 11:00, 11:40
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:45, 11:00, 11:40
Da Nang - Nha Trang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
03:44, 06:10, 08:05, 08:10, 08:15, 08:47, 08:50
Train 1st Class Sleeper
03:44, 06:10, 08:05, 08:10, 08:15, 08:47, 08:50
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
03:44, 06:10, 08:10, 08:15, 08:47, 08:50
Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Thuan
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 06:30, 06:40, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20, 18:05
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:30, 06:40, 11:00, 11:40, 15:00, 15:20
Hanoi - Hue
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 22:20
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 20:55, 22:20
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 20:55, 22:20
Train Cabin 2x
20:55, 22:20
Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:10, 08:15, 08:50, 09:12, 09:28, 11:29, 12:47, 12:49, 13:42
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:10, 08:15, 08:50, 09:12, 09:28, 11:29, 12:47, 12:49, 13:42
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:10, 08:15, 08:50, 09:12, 09:28, 11:29, 12:47, 12:49, 13:42, 23:52
Train Cabin 2x
12:47, 13:42
Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Train 1st Class Sleeper
02:01, 02:42, 03:10, 03:20, 03:37, 05:37, 08:58, 09:24, 16:13, 16:41
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
02:01, 02:42, 03:10, 03:20, 03:37, 05:37, 08:58, 09:24, 16:13
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
02:01, 02:42, 03:10, 03:20, 03:37, 05:37, 16:41
Train Cabin 2x
03:20, 03:37, 08:59, 09:24
Hanoi - Sapa
21:35, 22:00, 22:11, 22:31, 22:36
Hanoi - Da Nang
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:10, 08:45, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 20:55
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 06:10, 08:45, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 22:20
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 06:10, 08:45, 12:55, 15:20, 15:30, 19:20, 19:25, 20:55
Train Cabin 2x
20:55
Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:14, 02:05, 08:27, 08:59, 09:13, 09:45, 10:54, 12:15, 21:41, 23:20
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:14, 02:05, 08:27, 08:44, 08:59, 09:13, 09:45, 10:54, 21:41, 23:20
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:14, 02:05, 08:27, 08:44, 08:59, 09:13, 09:45, 10:54, 21:41, 23:20
Ninh Binh - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 23:10
Train Cabin 2x
00:13, 23:10
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 21:58, 23:10
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:13, 08:26, 08:27, 15:11, 17:46, 17:52, 21:34, 21:52, 23:10
Hue - Ninh Binh
Train 1st Class Sleeper
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:15, 15:32, 16:16, 16:22, 20:41, 20:54
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:15, 15:32, 16:16, 16:22, 20:41, 20:54
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:15, 15:32, 16:16, 16:22
Train Cabin 2x
16:16, 16:22
Sapa - Hanoi
Train 1st Class Sleeper
08:30, 10:07, 20:55, 21:30, 21:40, 22:30, 23:05, 23:15
Train Cabin 2x
21:30, 21:40, 23:05
Da Nang - Dong Hoi
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:51, 12:28, 12:57, 13:42, 13:51
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:51, 12:28, 12:57, 13:42, 13:51, 18:05
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:51, 12:28, 12:57, 13:42, 13:51, 18:05
Train Cabin 2x
13:42, 13:51
Da Nang - Hanoi
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:24, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19, 18:05
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:24, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19, 18:05
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19
Train Cabin 2x
13:51, 14:01
Ninh Binh - Dong Hoi
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:13, 08:19, 08:26, 15:11, 17:46, 18:04, 21:34, 21:44, 23:10
Train Cabin 2x
00:13, 23:10
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:13, 08:19, 08:26, 15:11, 17:46, 18:04, 21:34, 21:44, 21:58, 23:10
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:13, 08:19, 08:26, 15:11, 17:46, 18:04, 21:34, 21:44, 23:10
Hue - Hanoi
Train 1st Class Sleeper
03:31, 03:34, 13:43, 13:51, 15:15, 15:32, 16:10, 16:22, 16:35, 20:41
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
03:31, 03:34, 13:43, 13:51, 15:15, 15:32, 16:22, 16:35, 20:41, 20:54
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
03:31, 03:34, 13:43, 13:51, 15:15, 15:32, 16:22, 16:35
Train Cabin 2x
16:22, 16:35
Dong Hoi - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:05, 02:30, 02:52, 05:41, 06:00, 07:05, 08:11, 16:56
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:05, 02:30, 02:52, 05:41, 06:00, 06:05, 06:14, 07:05, 08:11, 16:56
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:05, 02:30, 02:52, 05:41, 06:00, 06:05, 06:14, 07:05, 08:11, 16:56
Train Cabin 2x
07:05, 08:11
Binh Thuan - Ho Chi Minh City
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:01, 01:19, 01:58, 02:03, 02:34, 03:11, 03:15, 04:48, 13:00, 13:20
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:01, 01:19, 01:58, 02:03, 02:34, 03:11, 03:15, 04:48, 13:00, 13:20
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:01, 01:19, 01:58, 02:03, 02:34, 03:11, 03:15, 04:48
Train Cabin 2x
02:34, 03:11
Hue - Dong Hoi
Train 1st Class Sleeper
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:32, 16:10, 16:22, 16:35, 17:04, 20:41
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:32, 16:22, 16:35, 17:04, 20:41, 20:54
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
03:31, 03:54, 13:38, 13:43, 15:32, 16:22, 16:35, 17:04
Train Cabin 2x
16:22, 16:35
Dong Hoi - Hue
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:05, 02:30, 02:36, 05:41, 06:05, 06:13, 06:14, 06:26, 07:05, 07:57
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:05, 02:30, 02:36, 05:41, 06:05, 06:13, 06:14, 06:26, 07:05, 07:57, 16:56
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:05, 02:30, 02:36, 05:41, 06:13, 07:05, 07:57
Train Cabin 2x
07:05, 07:57
Da Nang - Ninh Binh
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19, 18:05
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:56, 01:09, 10:22, 10:45, 12:57, 13:51, 14:01, 14:19, 18:05
Train Cabin 2x
13:51, 14:01
Hanoi - Dong Hoi
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:30, 15:45, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 22:15
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:30, 15:45, 19:20, 19:25, 20:55, 22:15
Train 1st Class Sleeper
06:00, 06:10, 12:55, 15:30, 15:45, 19:20, 19:25, 19:50, 20:55, 22:15
Train Cabin 2x
20:55, 22:15
Binh Thuan - Da Nang
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:04, 01:10, 09:46, 14:49, 15:20, 15:22, 15:55, 18:46, 19:06, 19:52
Train Cabin 2x
00:04, 01:10
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:04, 01:10, 09:46, 14:49, 15:20, 15:22, 15:55, 18:46, 19:06
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:04, 01:10, 09:46, 14:49, 15:20, 15:22, 15:55, 18:46, 19:06
Dong Hoi - Ninh Binh
Train 1st Class Sleeper
00:06, 07:02, 07:25, 17:05, 17:22, 18:49, 19:30, 19:39, 20:53, 23:56
Train 2nd Class AC seats only
00:06, 07:02, 07:25, 17:05, 17:22, 18:49, 19:30, 19:39, 20:53, 23:56
Train 2nd Class Sleeper AC
07:02, 07:25, 17:05, 17:22, 18:49, 19:30, 19:39, 20:53
Train Cabin 2x
19:30, 19:39
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Vietnam Railways Company Reviews

E A
It's a loud train and felt incredibly disgusting. I took another train with another company after and it was much better. While the toilet was being cleaned throughout the nice, it didn't feel clean at all at any stage. That said, the welcoming thing was the view and the boiling water tap, which allowed me to heat some noodles I purchased at the train station. The bed was firm and the train was loud and rickety so please bring ear plugs.
Train#SE4 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 18, 2024
G C
Train is slow and people smoke in it and got their phone
Train#SE2 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 18, 2024
L
No AC, really hot, air was terrible, also the toilet really dirty, 2 stars because train was on time and there was plugs
Train#SE6 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 13, 2024
G
AC wasn't much good. One of the train guards had a bad attitude. Think the uniform went to his head
Train#SE3 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 8, 2024
E B
Cabin and bathrooms aren't clean
Train#SE22 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 3, 2024
U K
I can only recommend a trip on the Hanoi-Saigon Express to anyone. Our carriages were old but clean. Air conditioning worked. We were traveling during the day and therefore did not book a sleeper. Was a decent leather seat. It was a bit of a shame that the windows were probably condensed from the previous night journey and then expired. Difficult to photograph. Some of the windows can be opened at the top. I asked the train attendant. Window open and then shot video. I was even allowed to take photos inside the locomotive. Just ask passengers if you want something. They don't know the word "no" in Vietnam. Food is brought to the seat every hour. Hot water comes out of the kettle. A little tip on the approach to Ho Chi Minh City. On the left-hand side in the direction of travel, there is a great view of the city across the Saigon River. I also spent an hour or two in the rather rustic dining car. After ten minutes we had a cool international group together. It was great fun. All in all, a clear recommendation.
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Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 29, 2024
A T
Bed very hard despite first class, and very hot at night
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Train#SE19 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 27, 2024
L M
Nice big seats, clean very pleasant trip
Train#SE1 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 26, 2024
R M
If I have a negative point, it's the air conditioning, which made me sick. Otherwise everything was fine.
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Train#TN6 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 25, 2024
E S
On the upper bunk, you cannot stay for 6 hours in the daytime
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Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 17, 2024
M M
Very cold,freezing because of the AC and dirty train
Train#TN6 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 17, 2024
G
Comfortable and clean train. On time and we'll organised.
Train#SE6 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 16, 2024
T V
Train has a shake but rest everything is perfect. It has a restaurant compartment for food. 12go is not supporting some international debit cards like Niyo DCB. It shows declined but it is working in other booking sites.
Train#SE22 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 16, 2024
S S
The train was on time but absolutely filthy inside. Rubbish and food waste all over the floors.
Train#SE8 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 11, 2024
E
It got us from A to B, but was delayed, then extremely uncomfortable and cramped cabins with nowhere to put our bags- toilets were disgusting.
Train#SE7 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 9, 2024
D W
Good seats, food to buy on the train, not to cold (24-25 C) everything OK.
Train#SE32 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 27, 2024
J U
Great experience all round
Train#SE19 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 27, 2024
R D
Have a nice day trip It would be great if the daytime berths could be neutralized to accommodate the 4 passengers below. During the day, you don't always need to sleep.
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Train#SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 25, 2024
J P
AC too cold in the upper bed and bring your own blanket as the given one is full of hair and dirt, but overall a great experience.
Train#LP6 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 20, 2024
V D
+ Good service and the train was on time. - The ride was bumpy and we couldn‘t really sleep. The toilet could be modernised.
Train#SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 19, 2024
J G
Excellent and so easy. Thank you 🤙
Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 17, 2024
A P
Train was on time and arrived on time to destination. We chose the 2nd class seats, our carriage wasn't too full, it was mainly local passengers, the train ride is at a nice pace, doesn't feel too fast or dangerous, we loved that we could choose our seats, unlike our bus journey, overall we had a okay night sleep, seat were fairly comfortable, great value for money
Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 14, 2024
P E
It was very nice to travel with you. But the beds were very hard!
Train#SE6 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 12, 2024
A
Good, only we were assigned different seats for no reason.
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Train#SE20 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 10, 2024
H D
The seats were very comfortable, but the train was very loud (not the people, just the train itself)
Train#SE2 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 9, 2024
A B
Everything was good and on time, except about people smoking cigarettes inside the train all the time.
Train#SE5 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 9, 2024
J C
We booked 1st class sleeper compartment and yet it was so awfully dirty and ran down. There were cockroaches and mice running around so we didn’t feel like closing our eyes for a second. The section between da nang and hue was very beautiful but unfortunately the windows were very „foggy” almost milky, so you barely get to enjoy them. Just take a sleeper bus instead.
Train#SE4 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 7, 2024
E
We had a good rest on the train, no delays and arrived on time.
Train#SE22 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 5, 2024
F M
Quite shaky for a night train, not great to sleep.
Train#SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 5, 2024
F S
The operator
Train#SE4 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 1, 2024
P S
12:30 journey and only 10 minutes late. Comfortable seats, food, drinks. Everything you need.
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Train#SE5 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 31, 2023
D S
Lots of luggage roomand comfortable chairs
Train#SE4 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 26, 2023
A I
Great experience. Train left 10 minutes late but we still arrived ahead of schedule. Travelled from Danang to Quy Nhon. Booked soft seats with AC and trip was very comfortable. Plenty of food and drink carts throughout the trip.
Train#SE3 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 24, 2023
S V
Was a beautiful trip, a great experience
Train#SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 24, 2023
A P
Smooth and efficient journey. Safer than the bus!
Train#SE1 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 23, 2023
I G
Sleeper train was fine. Train was only a few minutes late. Live cockroaches on the train though which was jarring.
Train#SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 23, 2023
R S
Compartment was great but no dinner or breakfast was served which was supposed to be included and the toilets were very old
Train#SE2 Cabin 2x, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 20, 2023
J
Well organised, efficient.
Train#SE5 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 19, 2023
L T
Good trip but it was much too cold in the cabin, and it was impossible to lower it.
Train#SE4 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 18, 2023
E S
seating cabin is crammed, not very clean and we had a 1.5hr delay.
Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 16, 2023
A L
We booked a 1st class sleeper cabin, the cabin itself was okay. However, the AC couldnt have been turned off so it was freezing cold on the top bed. The worst was that the AC was blowing this mouldy air into the cabin. I still have a sore throat. The wc was dirty but we expected this, it was not a surprise, there was no toiletpaper, which i would expect on the 1st class. The train was ca. 10 minutes late, so it was okay.
Train#SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 13, 2023
O I
The train was on time so really good, but it stinked and the windows were closed the whole time, so i changed the wagon where thi ac was on there it was too cold and i hadnt a jacket with me maybe my fault all in all okay. But the way back i took the limousine and this was much better more comfortable and new vans. So i definetly would recommend for the trips the limousine same price
Train#SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 10, 2023
A S
Was a nice ride, very old school train, nice mood, good view and it was exicitng for me. I recommend it :)
Train#SE6 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 5, 2023
K F
People stole my blanket and pillow. The bed was humid. People in the cabin were rude.
Train#SE1 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 1, 2023
M M
Had to ask a couple of times about the train, but station staff were helpful. Train itself was roomy, carriage was older, but fine. All bags go overhead. They served a variety of food options during the journey, and views were pretty good traveling through landscape/towns. We had seats and train was a bit wobbly most of the way. Near departure, they play very loud music and long announcements in Viet and English. We were a little late, but mostly on-time. Would take again for short medium trips upto 8, maybe 10 hours. Don't know if I could handle the wobblyness for sleeper long distance.
Train#SE4 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 29, 2023
B I
Our train was delayed to the point that we had to change our ticket for another train. Smoking at the ends of the carriages seems ok so had smoke in our room. AC in our carriage eventually came on and was pleasant enough. Good if you are after a travel experience ;)
Train#SE1 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 27, 2023
C L
Toilet was disgusting and overflowing Many people coming and going Linen is used multiple times by different people-it is not replaced They have usb plug but it is very very slow at charging phone
Train#SE5 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 27, 2023
C P
Great journey, comfortable sleeper train, clean and on time.
Train#SE20 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 27, 2023
P P
Comfortable sleepers but there were minor issues like lack of food options and working amenities.
Train#SE6 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 27, 2023
G A
Great ride and great views despite It happening in the evening! AC a bit too strong and cold Unfortunately, we were rudely asked to leave the cabin 15 min before the arrival and having had to stand in the corridor by the staff, it didn't feel much like 1st class treatment
Train#SE20 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 25, 2023
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