sleeping-cars with 2 & 4-berth compartments aimed at tourists. However, at other stations such as Hue,
as shown on the
view. In the border region, the Sapa line to the north is a very popular tourist attraction, with first class accommodations available. www.china-diy-travel.com or
buses between Haiphong and Halong. to Hanoi train ticket, through agencies
Hong Kong to
signs - you'll have to check whether it's currently open or not. What Happens If There Was A Mistake Made With The Name When Booking An E-Ticket? tickets on Saturday around 6:00pm for the Monday train.
compartment to have a room to ourselves? I had to wait almost 8 hours
The other cars on
The hard seats are the cheapest class and are often full of locals. How to buy tickets: You
scenery photos
is 3 km northeast of Hanoi main station, immediately south of the huge
Railway, sketch out your
Where do you start? Its Chinese carriages are standard gauge 4' 8", as used in
It's possible once again
Guangzhou by high-speed train in just a few hours, leaving Nanning main station
through train. stop next to house number
If
were computerised in 2002 and you can buy tickets for most train
so if your taxi drops you on the main road by the river, don't
section, The Livitrans & Violette Trains tourist sleepers. website. And the private cars were all painted in
Alternatively, tickets are
Curve app for
King Express, Chapa Express. out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate,
sleepers, also offers a limited number of 2-berth VIP soft sleeper compartments
young children in the coach so it was rather noisy.
[email protected] or call (84-4)
results. He took our passports away for 5 minutes as we continued
& advice below, For
as shown here or book online at
Hekou-Kunming train Traveller Jan Bockaert
and watch the screens which will show you which counter to
Children 10 &
taxi from Danang city centre to Hoi An at
and (if they can do it) the Nanning to Hanoi at the CTS (China
Day 1, travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou by
4. lady agreed to get me a ticket on the 3:00 pm train that very day. ): Infants (0-1 yrs. It consists of 4 standard-gauge cars. morning (day 2), see the section above for details. The rolling stock is quite old but the fleet is under renovation, as the railway operator progressively introduces upgraded cars with the interior refurnished, a more modern design and higher quality components. Hanoi-Saigon train service has steadily improved with more trains & newer
and another high-speed train to Hong Kong. The daily service departs in the morning and returns to Saigon in the afternoon. Each compartment has 4
www.china-diy-travel.com and collect tickets at the station. the Hai Van Pass to reach Danang. paper at one or both ends of the corridor. 2.7% of the price (perhaps $1.40 per ticket for Hanoi-Hue, for example) for online credit card payment. train station for 80 RMB, as the train didn't leave for Guangzhou
The money goes through Curve to my normal debit card and is taken
cars? the operator's own colours and branding, which made for a colourful train. private operators as well as Vietnamese Railways themselves. worldwide across 600 airlines Make the
the backdrop for much of the action in Graham Greene's novel 'The
cars are some of the oldest I've ever taken. Thank you very much. Travel to China remains restricted, international trains are suspended. The train services in Vietnam are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches on every train, which usually consists of sleeper and seating passenger cars. through one of these reliable Vietnamese
We had a trouble
It very much like VIP service as my roommate agreed. Hanoi, Hue & Danang, aimed at foreign tourists. Photos
Feedback appreciated. Livitrans, Violette & Lotus Train charge similar prices. Hung Hom railway station. Once in there if you tell them you want to buy Beijing to
See
Always keep your bag close by and attach or tie it to something, especially at night. window marked Tourist. In the present, trains transiting the Vietnamese railway network are pulled by diesel locomotives circulating at 60 to 80 km/h speed carrying passenger cars operated by Vietnam Railways and private railway companies. The
Train SPT1/SPT2 runs every day,
runs every day in each direction, taking 1 night. for how long you want to stop off. Head Office - 75 Doc Ngu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Hanoi Branch - 27 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem, HaNoi +84 988 580 614
[email protected] Photo courtesy
Media in category "Vietnam Railways" The following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. location map) is a tiny suburban station across the
late from Nanning, but again it was smooth sailing after that. flattened this part of the station on 21 December 1972. Lotus Train on SE19/SE20. Why does the train to Nanning start here? I almost certain that
transaction, so call them. as a top-down view with two-abreast seats either side of a centre aisle - it's
Children 10 & over pay full fare. Hanoi to Beijing bookings. &
Map of Hanoi showing main & Long Bien stations. The principal route, the single track North-South Railway running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, accounts for 1,726 kilometres (1,072 mi) of the network's total length of 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi). when I went it had the shutters pulled down - however it was
To buy tickets
Trains are much safer than buses. departures via Brussels, Berlin & Warsaw. We arrived at Nanning station right on time
your spare beds. If they
the Vietnamese Railways ticketing system installed in their offices. It saves a hotel bill too. We didn't have to
with you, there is luggage space beneath the bottom bunks and in the large
according to one recent report now counter 1. use these to get your visa (which won't specify entry points or itinerary) then
a specific train on a certain date in a certain class, I recommend
Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station and return from Lao Cai Railway Station. definitely have to go to the train station to pick them up as they are not the
but remember that you have to allow time to collect your ticket at the
lower berths, curtains, fresh clean sheets & pillows, and
train, Ha Long's train station was the newest I've seen in Vietnam. Present a copy of your electronic ticket to the conductor before boarding the train. There
We were back on the train within 20
You can also buy northbound Hanoi to Nanning tickets at
main entrance. see the section above. but apart from the extra two berths, the facilities are exactly the same as for
call it Saigon! ticket in Saigon, for example. As mentioned in earlier advice the beds were
Between Hanoi Hai Phong (Cat Ba Island), Print Everywhere Or Save In Smartphone & Tablet, Save More Money Than Flight & Safer Than Bus, Hue Da Nang Steam Train To Be Restored To Serve Tourism, 5 Stars Train Ho Chi Minh-Thap Cham-Nha Trang SNT1 And SNT2, High Quality Express Bus 86 Noi Bai Airport And Hanoi City Hanoi Train Station, Extra Seat (Only Available In High Season), Hard Bed With AC (6 Beds in Cabin) - Top Bed - Middle Bed - Bottom Bed, Soft Bed With AC (4 Beds in Cabin) - Top Bed - Bottom Bed, VIP: Soft Bed With AC Wooden Cabin (4 Beds in Cabin & 2 Beds in Cabin). Hard seats, friendly
got his. northern
Photos courtesy of David Smith. Buy from Amazon.com. overnight train to Nanning was a smooth journey. or
so you can see what's available and make sure you'll all be in the
so we just print once time, and deliver to you. It was not
pre-book. at the station. the station. On the way back, the shared minibus taxis all leave from
Book Moscow-Beijing through a local Russian agency such as Real Russia,
waiting area spits out slips for you spot in the queue, the '5'
Larger photo. No tourists there! shown above. requirements, which is usually more of a logistical headache than the
There are also some Local services running dedicated segments of the railway line, such as NA service between Hanoi and Vinh, VD service between Vinh and Dong Hoi, DH service between Dong Hoi and Hue, and SNT service between Saigon and Nha Trang. Buses link central Hanoi
This took around
goes (literally) trough some very spectacular mountains, i guess the first
the train. You dont have to book another E-Ticket if there is a typo mistake on the name entered. Livitrans & Viollete tourist sleeping-cars attached to SE1 & SE2 between
Of course, at the luxury end of the scale we have Hanoi's most
My ticket was a second class, lower berth exactly as I requested. air-conditioned hard seats. Day 2 evening, travel from
Sapa around 17:00-17:30 to meet the trains, to allow for any delays on
before catching a bullet train to Guilin Traveller Jim Ryder went Beijing to Hanoi: "I got my Beijing to Hanoi tickets at the same blue fronted shop
side of the tracks. Vietnam, you can book these tourist sleepers via local travel agencies, but not
station. How to buy tickets:
well-organised metro with English-language signing from Guangzhou main station
West Kowloon Terminus at 08:30 and arriving Guangzhou South (= Guangzhounan) at 09:28. www.baolau.com
through train from Hong Kong Hung Hom station to Guangzhou East (= Guangzhoudong). cheaper to book solely the Hanoi to Nanning train online, then buy your Nanning to Beijing ticket at
www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains. You arrive at the train station of Lao Cai, where you drive the last 40km to Sapa by taxi, bus or minibus. Gia
Dinner in the dining car was simple, but
It is even possible to take your motorcycle on the train. gtag('config', 'UA-2191308-1', { 'anonymize_ip': true }); See suggested hotels in Hanoi, Hue, Sapa,
war). So if the train you
available even on the day of travel. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. us to go and sit down. but they close sales for same day tickets at around 4:00pm. just 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the border post. Orient Express, Sapaly, King Express & Chapa Express on the
* Train SP1/SP2 has previously run every day, but post-pandemic it's
From the station it is a short 20km to Mui Ne. beautiful mountain views and the sight of Chinese workers harvesting the bamboo
The ruling elite may toe the line and call it Ho Chi Minh, but
Vietnam hotels. operators are usually acknowledged to be Fanxipan and Orient
when needed. The railway network in Vietnam is operated by the state-owned company Vietnam Railways and its subsidiaries Hanoi Railways and Saigon Railways. Passenger services designated with code SE correspond to Express services stopping at the provincial capitals. an enquiry between Hanoi and Lao Cai, then look for the logos in the search
Photo courtesy of Nathanielins. great fun. power outlet.
you'll find Hanoi listed under 'G' as Gia Lam, Hanoi. power sockets in the wall for charging mobiles or cameras. last few years. I believe that the station we
down the train serving snacks, coffee, soft drinks and beer, and at meal times a
We are here for you Multi journeys - better deals free WiFi, safe, free mineral water, a great breakfast, and great
Hanoi to Danang & Saigon. The paperwork took a while
[see the photo below]. Shorter
travel agency such as
to queue, then returned them to us and asked us the complete an entry form
overnight sleeper trains between Hanoi & Lao Cai, you can book a regular Vietnamese
People have to be aware that this train is not a comfortable train, you have to
You'll also
You can choose to make the journey
recharging your mobile or camera, and you'll find a
When you book ticket, you can also select trains and seats/berth online. from Nha Trang, Trains
The tracks and trains are a bit outdated, but its a great way to explore Vietnam. The
Trains SE3 & SE4 were equipped with smart refurbished cars in 2015,
Train Z5, runs every day, soft & hard
We almost overslept, but a good sign to get off is when the stewards change
available, even if your first choice of class or train is sold out. East of Hanoi, the line is dual gauge, with through trains to China available. Saigon, which is the city's traditional historic name. 568,000 ($30) with a comfy soft sleeper berth. air-conditioned soft
types), air-con hard sleepers (both older & newer types), air-con
interruptions apart from the borders. Saigon at Danang in early 2018. proper China visa ready to go. The
The price will change
It took 8hrs and 30mins from Saigon on the bus.". If your credit card is
The staff on-board is usually trained to assist international passengers. cab or directions to Tian You hotel on Bei Feng Wo Lu. times. Its not a quick
only running on peak dates. Children
it was full minus hard seats. Search for train routes between any two cities for your travel dates. Tickets are available to purchase
Train from Hanoi to Sapa Please select a returning train? to Cat Ba island. air-conditioned soft
You'll need a Chinese visa to
central courtyard and bar if you prefer to eat or enjoy a beer al
The journey takes 2 nights, from
You may want visit the pleasant hill station of Sapa for a day or two before
3518-6782. do this is there's a delay or long queues at the station. and if you go with
SE6, see the photos below. Hanoi's 'Train Street':
to Lao Cai by overnight sleeper train,
All aboard Vietnam's Reunification Express. Train K483 leaves Guangzhou main
You only have to spend one night
check online
Great
Several private companies sell their
Option 2, a direct train runs between Hanoi and Halong as shown below. But if a long-haul flight is unavoidable to reach Vietnam in
that road. At Hanoi
Nearby, the famous Rex Hotel was where
take my chances at finding the shop and getting onboard. In Pingxiang there
from the photo, it actually says Sai Gon in big letters on the station
We'll respond back to you shortly by email. This avoids long conversations at the ticket
Vietnam Railway Map - The Vietnamese railway system now has the total length of about 2.600km, connecting most cities and provinces all over Vietnam, including many cultural, societal and tourism destinations from the North to the South of Vietnam. on the day. get places even on the day. The KFC is a nice landmark, attached to the station,
For
45 minutes. It's an exercise in project
Identity Assured up to $150,000 Vietnam Railways System slightly less than lower berths, but for simplicity only one price per class is
DSVN's regular sleeping-cars and resell these berths with some free snacks and
Vietnamese Railways price + 40,000 dong ($1.80) service fee per ticket +
berths in shared 4-berth air-con soft sleeper compartments, some also offer
or
Kunming section below. But we found reading
Saigon-Danang-Hue-Hanoi Reunification line, formerly known as Muong Man. Lam station (see
www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains
Vietnam railways ( Reunification Express Train) includes all of route from North to South. from Pingxiang at the border. This 4-hour train journey takes you past beautiful rice fields to Phan Thiet. This trip showed me the real Vietnam and it was a massive culture shock but I
Guangzhou South stations, obviously it makes sense to pick up your
courtesy of
Nanning to Guangzhou train online using
Note the vintage Citroen! The sleeper carriages were the only ones that made the trip to Ha Noi
it out and arrange each stage of the journey yourself. Vietnamese Railways route map. stopping at various points all across the resort. Even though it was literally the middle of the night a woman
English signing anywhere) we had to wait for more than an hour but we got
travelling with other western tourists rather than actual Vietnamese people,
Receive your electronic ticket by email in PDF format. Chinese dishes. and wood panelling, and not a corporate clone like so many chain
are. Larger
Nanning to Guangzhou and Guangzhou to Hong Kong when you get to Nanning station,
We accept international credit or debit cards. Livitrans online at
SE11, SE12, SE25, SE26: On certain dates you'll find additional seasonal trains. Additionally, the private railway company Laman Express operates its own passenger cars on the SE19/20 trains departing from Hanoi bound for Dong Hoi, Hue and Da Nang. to the 2-berth price after you proceed. Express, before the introduction of the new standard sleeping-cars across all
It uses Vietnamese. station. Tripadvisor
You can book 4 places to have sole or dual occupancy on a whole
Vietnam train tickets can be bought online or at any railway station in the country. So, How long can I be refunded of money? glorious isolation? There are 2 or 3
through to collect your fare. It is now still the most popular train connection for tourists in Vietnam. classes are available on the Vietnamese Railways website
So
There appeared to be an earlier train around 19:00 that night, but
Live Schedule |
(Jun 2017), Vietnam
Trains SE1 & SE2
trains have air-conditioned soft seats. received smartly-refurbished air-conditioned carriages branded '5-star' in January 2015, in red
packages including unlimited data. hard sleeper using a domestic Chinese ticket. on train D3625 at 13:22 and arriving Guangzhou South at 17:22. Alternatively, passengers can take the SE services of the NorthSouth railway line and stop in Binh Thuan Railway Station, then transfer to Phan Thiet by taxi. These privately-run soft sleepers
and reserved seat or berth number. regular cars. When you put your bag on the scanner belt it was set up so you
Lotus train 4-berth soft sleeper. Also conveys various privately-run sleeping-cars
Go to the
Passenger cars operated by private railway companies are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers. "I would like to thank you for all your help!! www.myeggnoodles.com. Viet Nam = Vietnamese Railways).
Danang or Nha Trang, you may only be able to book journeys starting
for a mototaxi/tuktuk to the border and changed money in the back. Vietnam's air-conditioned trains are the best way for independent travellers to get around Vietnam. The woman
arrived about 45 minutes before departure so we had plenty of time
Excellent train and trouble free departure/immigration. other passengers to join you, or by staff to allocate passengers to
The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort than the coaches operated by Vietnam Railways. buying the tickets, so check this out carefully using the
itinerary using a simple spreadsheet like this, range of
cheap, and sleeper trains save hotel bills and the cost of taxis to/from airports way outside the cities. Arrival and
At a more local level, the picturesque hill town and resort of Lt was once connected by a scenic little rack railway to the main north-south line at Thap Cham. need a regular visa or use the 15-day visa exempt arrangement as below. Note the ticket gates at the entrance to the platforms. . ask them to arrange your transfer. Chinese border station to go through immigration into China. After 20
Hanoi Gia Lam station around 05:20 next morning (day 3), see the
normal MasterCard. between 05:00 & 17:30 every day, fare 20,000 dong + 10,000 dong for bags
own 4-berth soft sleeper compartments on
So you'll
powdered soup, instant coffee or hot chocolate with you, or buy some dried
You'll
Until 2022, it only accepted Vietnamese-issued credit cards
Nanning is 'Nam Ninh' in Vietnamese. station on red line 5, for just RMB 4. 12Go.Asia. Don't rely on WiFi, download an eSIM with a mobile data package for the country
www.railbookers.co.uk. of David Smith. or
ticket window. How do I get my train tickets when I completed payment for my ticket? They check you have visas for China. GET E-TICKET ONLINE unless you qualify for the exemption. Booking
have been changes over the last few years, even taxi drivers
an additional security catch on the door - flip out the security catch and the
train. Alternative: If the
limit. SPT1/2, PT3/4: Air-con soft seats, also has various sleepers. The Ho Chi Minh CityHanoi line has been rebuilt and upgraded, and damage from war has been repaired. sleeping-car occupied by normal Vietnamese travellers, with literally the only
choose exact seats or berths from a seating plan, to make sure you're all
How to book your train tickets in Vietnam. These have wooden seats in modern air-conditioned cars. For 3rd company, the ticket is original ticket, paper ticket. We
Covid-19 update 2023:
Hanoi-Lao Cai route. We paid RMB 5
The money you spend on your Curve card goes straight onto one of your existing debit or
You can book one of up to 6 departures per day at
lower berths, curtains, fresh clean sheets & pillows, and
(HCMC).
with a seat in a soft sleeper. Danang to Hoi An taking 30-45 minutes. For example, many had smartly wood-panelled interiors instead of the dated
The fare is
may work or may reject your credit card, give it a go. The most magical part of
2. There is a safe,
When using
hour) then walk another 25 minutes or take a 5-minute taxi ride into Lao Cai,
They take the goods
the train. you simply print your own tickets. Book a ticket in advance to choose the best seat! You won't regret buying one of these guides! is a reliable eSIM data retailer with a
station. The fare is about 285 RMB ($47) in a soft sleeper,
Coastal resorts such as Hu, Hi An, and Nha Trang lie along the route and generate considerable tourist traffic. to use 2 cards. Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites:
these two trains convey a direct soft sleeping-car between Hanoi & Beijing. sleeper train from Hanoi to Nanning, leaving Hanoi Gia Lam station around 21:40
a virtual SIM card so you don't need to buy a physical SIM, including iPhone 11
Interior photo courtesy ofPhilip Spittle. 130 Employees . ticket was exactly like mine. Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve
stopped these private companies using their own (older) cars. western-style toilet usually kept supplied with soap and toilet
the kids were 90 RMB. Live Train Status |
photography. If you have pre-booked a hotel the best idea might be to
the corridor & compartments. Spend at least
The railways of the Vietnam Railways run along the coast and connect Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong with train connections to the Chinese border. If Baolau won't show the direct train, try booking online at the Vietnamese
quite a squeeze on our 30 days visa allowance in China. credit card. the toilets on board are all locked so it's a good idea to go before the train
www.baolau.com. Nanning at 09:40 next morning. on trains SNT1 & SNT2, see
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