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
Passenger line connecting two largest cities of Northern Vietnam.
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.