Lonely PlanetSep 11
All You Need to Know About Train Travel in Vietnam
Traveling by train is the best way to experience overland travel in Vietnam. Here
The North-South railway after the war.
18 things in this story
- Reunification ExpressPlaceThe North-South railway after the war.
- Hanoi–Lao Cai sleeperPlacePopular overnight way to reach Sapa in the mountains.
- dsvn.vnPlaceOfficial booking site for train tickets.
- BaolauPlaceUser-friendly independent booking site.
- North-South railwayPlaceConnects Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi-Hai PhongPlacePassenger line connecting two largest cities of Northern Vietnam.
- Hanoi-Lao CaiPlacePassenger line connecting Hanoi to Lao Cai.
- Lonely Planet's VietnamPlaceGuidebook for travel to Vietnam.
- Lonely Planet JourneysPlaceBook Vietnam trips planned by local experts.
- Elsewhere
- Hai Van PassSightHue, VietnamMost scenic section of the North-South railway.
- East SeaSightHue, VietnamSpectacular views along the Hai Van Pass.
- Trang An Scenic Landscape ComplexSightNinh Binh, VietnamVisit from Ninh Binh.
- Tam CocHotelNinh Binh, VietnamVillage offering easy access to sights.
- Phan ThietRestaurantHo Chi Minh City, VietnamClosest beach city to Ho Chi Minh City by train.
- Mui NeNeighborhoodPhan Thiet, VietnamKnown for windsurfing and dunes.
- SapaSightLao Cai, VietnamMountainous region reached by overnight train.
- Cat Ba IslandSightHai Phong, VietnamGateway from Hai Phong.
- Halong BaySightHai Phong, VietnamTours can begin from Hai Phong.
