Vietnam trains tickets

Vietnam Railways is the state-owned railway operator in Vietnam, connecting Hanoi, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Dong Ha, Hue, Da Nang, Tam Ky, Quang Ngai, Quy Nhon, Tuy Hoa, Ninh Hoa, Nha Trang, Phan Rang, Binh Thuan, Phan Thiet, Bien Hoa and Saigon.

Railways in Vietnam

Vietnam Railways (VNR, VietnameseĐường sắt Việt Nam) is the state-owned operator of the railway system in Vietnam. The principal route is the 1,727 km (1,100 mi) single-track North–South Railway line, running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This was built at the metre gauge in the 1880s during the French colonial rule. There are also standard gauge lines running from Hanoi to the People’s Republic of China, eventually leading to Beijing, and some mixed gauge in and around Hanoi.

Vietnam railway is one of the most incredible train journeys around the  world

Vietnam train schedule and tickets

Hanoi Railway Station

There are 2 gates: Gate A is at number 120, Le Duan Street which is for North – South trains. Gate B is at number 1, Tran Quy Cap Street, Gate B is for Hanoi – Lao Cai trains

Lao Cai Railway Station

Situated in the city center, Lao Cai Railway Station is 40 KM from Sapa and Bac Ha market.

It is smart idea choosing train for your Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi tour.

There are 3 daily trains departing from Hanoi every evening (19.00 PM ~ 22.00 PM) and arrive Lao Cai early next morning. From Lao Cai Railway Station, you can take a taxi, bus or mini van to Sapa (around 2 ~ 2.5 $US)

Ninh Binh Railway Station

Ninh Binh is 100KM from Hanoi and train is rarely chosen by travelers  to visit Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Trang An… from Hanoi.

Dong Hoi Railway Station

Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Da Nhay beach, Paradise Cave

Hue Railway Station

Da Nang Railway Station

Quy Nhon Railway Station

Nha Trang Railway Station

Da Lat Railway Station

Phan Thiet Railway Station

Saigon Railway Station

We offer all up to date Vietnam train schedules and Vietnam train tickets with all routes from Hanoi, Saigon, Danang, Sapa… Vietnam  SE trains from Hanoi to Saigon or from Saigon to Hanoi, tourist trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa) and vise versa

Train Information (US$)Price with Air Condition
Departe From Return To Train Name Train Days Train Time Soft Seat Soft Berth
Hanoi Hue SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
Daily 19:00
23:00
12:25
05:55
24
26
20
17
17
38
40
29
28
28
Hanoi Nha Trang SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
SE9
Daily 19:00
23:00
12:25
05:55
13:30
41
43
32
30
30
65
69
55
53
53
Hanoi Danang SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
SE9
Daily 19:00
23:00
12:25
05:55
13:30
26
27
21
19
19
40
42
34
32
32
Hanoi Saigon SE1
SE3
SE5
SE7
SE9
Daily 19:00
23:00
12:25
05:55
13:30
49
50
39
36
36
70
73
66
64
64
Hanoi Laocai SP1
SP3
SP5
SP7
Daily 21:10
21:50
19:40
20:35
0
0
0
0
30
30
30
30