Vietnam by Train
Trains - Tickets - ToursA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Vietnam.
Here you will find information for Vietnam about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 95.54 million
Currency: Vietnames Đồng
Language: Vietnames
Capital: Hanoi
Country Code: +84
Time Zone: Indochina Time
Train Companies
The rail network in Vietnam is operated by Vietnam Railways (VNR) Đường sắt Việt Nam.
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Train Tickets
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Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Vietnam.
TrAIN tYPES
TN are the least modern of the Vietnamese trains and slow.
- Air conditioning is available upon deciding on your seating option.
- 4 different classes are offered:
- Hard Seat (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned): wooden bench-style seats, often full, and smoking is permitted
- Soft Seat (air-conditioned): airplane-style seating, rows of four seats (2+2), on some services power outlets are available
- Hard Sleeper (air-conditioned): 6 beds per compartments, bedding is provided, rooms are equipped with power outlets, a free water dispenser (hot and cold) is located at the end of the carriage, and trolley service is provided for meals, snack and drinks.
- Soft Sleeper (air-conditioned): 4 beds per compartments, bedding is provided, rooms are equipped with power outlets, a free water dispenser (hot and cold) is located at the end of the carriage, and trolley service is provided for meals, snack, and drinks.
- All trains are equipped with toilets (western and squat), trolley service for refreshments and snacks
SE are the most modern of the Vietnamese trains and faster than TN.
- Air conditioning is available upon deciding on your seating option.
- 4 different classes are offered:
- Hard Seat (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned): wooden bench-style seats, often full, and smoking is permitted
- Soft Seat (air-conditioned): airplane-style seating, rows of four seats (2+2)
- Hard Sleeper (air-conditioned): 6 beds per compartments, bedding is provided, rooms are equipped with power outlets, a free water dispenser (hot and cold) is located at the end of the carriage, and trolley service is provided for meals, snack and drinks.
- Soft Sleeper (air-conditioned): 4 beds per compartments, bedding is provided, rooms are equipped with power outlets, a free water dispenser (hot and cold) is located at the end of the carriage, and trolley service is provided for meals, snack and drinks.
- All trains are equipped with toilets (western and squat), and some trains are equipped with WiFi
There are several trains to the border of Vietnam and into China; however, there are no connecting trains from Vietnam to Cambodia or Laos. These journeys require a bus or minivan.
Most trains in Vietnam travel overnight linking major cities.
Oriental Express Train to Sapa
Violette Express Train
Livi Trans
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Vietnam
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Hanoi to Hue | 13:00 | Direct | Train |
| Hanoi to Da Nang | 15:07 | Direct | Train |
| Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh | 31:30 | Direct | Train |
| Hanoi to Sapa | 9:07 | 1 | Train & Bus |
| Hanoi to Halong | 2:40 | Direct | Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau | 2:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne | 4:32 | 1 | Train & Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Dalat | 7:49 | 1 | Bus |
| Hue to Hoi An | 4:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Hoi An to Mui Ne | 16:32 | 2 | Train & Bus |
| Nah Trang to Dalat | 4:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho | 4:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc | 10:54 | 1 | Bus & Ferry |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Hanoi to Kunming, China | 16:13 | 1 | Train |
| Hanoi to Nanning, China | 11:50 | Direct | Train |
| Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 6:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap, Cambodia | 13:00 | 1 | Bus |
Vietnam travel routes
Vietnam: Breathtaking train journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Southeast Asia: Ho Chi Minh To Bangkok
Main Train Stations
- Hanoi
- Hoh Chi Minh
- Hue
- Hoi An
- Da Lat
- Nha Trang
- Vung Tau
- Ha Long
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Vietnam
We recommend travelling anytime between December and February when you want to visit the north, central and south part of Vietnam.
The country has slightly different weather patterns depending on the season and the region but these are the best months to cover the whole country. They are the driest months; however, may be a bit chilly when in the north.
From March to October is the rainy season, and depending on the region, it may be more humid and you can expect more rainfall, especially during typhoon season. Public transportation and accommodations may shut down during weeklong periods of rain in March through October.
However, the months from December to February are great months for trekking amongst the rice paddies in Sapa, diving in Nha Trang, cruising through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, learning about the country’s history at the War Remnants Museum, and so much more.
- High Season: March-May, September – December
- Low Season: June – August, December – February
- Northern Vietnam Wet Season: April – October, hot and wet
- Northern Vietnam Dry Season: November – March, cool and cold
- Southern Vietnam Wet Season: April – September, hot and wet
- Southern Vietnam Dry Season: November – February, warm
Accommodation In Vietnam
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Guidebooks For Vietnam
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