1. Train Schedule / Timetable
2. Trains – Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
3. Information about this route
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🚆 How to travel by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
The journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is the long and most used railway route in Vietnam. It is a railway route of approximately 1700 km and the train journey takes approximately 33-38 hours. It is also an interesting and scenic drive along the coast of Vietnam, where you will see various beaches and bays. Trains go through the largest cities of central and southern Vietnam, so it is possible to use this train connection to stop at other interesting places, such as Hue, Da Nang or Nha Trang. Regular Vietnam Railways trains run from Hanoi to Saigon, and it is also possible to use the Violette Train, a luxury tourist train with sleepers. But there are also some other tourist trains with sleeper berths between Hanoi and Da Nang and Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. So you can go to Da Nang and take another train to Saigon.
You can travel by regular train by VR or tourist sleeper Violette Train.
However, sleeping berths are also located in regular trains and tend to be cheaper than tourist trains. Train tickets from Hanoi to Saigon start at around USD 40 / per person per seat, beds are more expensive, and the tourist sleeper Violette Train is around USD 100-120 / per person. Train tickets to Ho Chi Minh City can be easily searched and purchased online on the platforms listed below in the article. Here you will also see the current timetables of these trains, which may change over time and season. It is now also possible to use your train ticket on your mobile as an e-ticket, to be sure, if you can print the ticket, but it is not an obligation. Trains arrive at Saigon Railway Station and depart from Hanoi Railway Station, both stations are strategically located in the city center or within quick reach.
📅 Train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) – Schedule / Timetable / Tickets:
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- Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – the major and longest train tourist route in Vietnam
- you can travel by day or overnight sleeper + seat trains (SE1-SE11) of Vietnam Railways
- you can also travel by Violette Express Train from Hanoi to Saigon in southern Vietnam
- train tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) start at $40pp (hard seat) and $60/pp (soft sleeper)
- transfer by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) takes about 33-38 hours
- trains from Hanoi to Saigon depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn)
- Ho Chi Minh City (01 Nguyễn Thông, Phường 9) is the end train station
- trains from Hanoi to Da Nang: Livitrans Express, Violette Express Train, Laman Express, Lotus Train
- from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City you can also travel by Saigon Golden Train
- luxury tourist trains have sleeper cabins for 2, 4 or 6 people
- regular trains of Vietnam Railways have sleeper cabins for 4-6 people
- the most cheapest train ticket from Hanoi to Saigon is a hard seat (about $40/pp)
- Book tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City easily online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
Train Schedule - Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Ho Chi Minh | Train Ticket |
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Train SE1 (soft seat, sleeper) | 22:00 | 06:30 (32h 30m) | From $42.00 |
Train SE3 (soft seat, sleeper) | 19:20 | 05:40 (34h 20m) | From $42.00 |
Train SE7 (soft+hard seat, sleeper) | 06:10 | 17:58 (35h 48m) | From $38.00 |
Train SE5 (soft+hard seat, sleeper) | 15:30 | 04:25 (36h 55m) | From $45.00 |
Violette Trains SE1 (sleeper) | 22:00 | 06:30 (32h 30m) | From $126.00 |
Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 05:40 (34h 20m) | From $126.00 |
📅 Train from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Hanoi – Schedule / Timetable / Tickets:
Train Schedule - Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi | Departs in Ho Chi Minh | Arrival in Hanoi | Train Ticket |
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Train SE4 (seats, sleeper) | 19:00 | 05:25 (34h 25m) | From $42.00 |
Train SE2 (seats, sleeper) | 20:55 | 05:45 (32h 50m) | From $40.00 |
Train SE8 (seats, sleeper) | 06:45 | 19:12 (36h 27m) | From $38.00 |
Train SE6 (seats, sleeper) | 15:30 | 04:30 (37h 00m) | From $40.00 |
Train SE10 (seats, sleeper) | 14:30 | 04:15 (37h 45m) | From $53.00 |
Violette Trains SE2 (sleeper) | 20:55 | 05:45 (32h 50m) | From $126.00 |
Violette Trains SE4 (sleeper) | 19:00 | 05:25 (34h 25m) | From $126.00 |
🚆 Type of trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon):
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City you can travel by regular trains of Vietnam Railways, seats and 4,6-berth cabins.
🚆 Tourist luxury trains on the route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh:
From Hanoi (Danang) to Ho Chi Minh you can also travel by tourist luxury trains, sleeper trains, 2,4-berth cabins.
❓ FAQ – Travel by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon):
1. How to book and buy train tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?
2. What is the travel time by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)?
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- Travel by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) takes about 32-37 hours. Trains to Saigon usually leave at the exact time, but delays in Vietnam are also possible.
3. How much does it cost to travel by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?
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- Travel by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) costs about $40-128/pp. It depends on the type of regular or tourist train. Regular trains of Vietnam Railways are cheaper then a tourist luxury trains (Violette, Livitrans, Saigon Golden Train). Travel by regular sleeper train costs about $45-70/pp.
4. What is the travel distance by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by train is about 1.700 km.
5. Which train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh to choose? Which train is better?
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- The best trains are luxury tourist trains – Violette Express, Livitrans Express, Saigon Golden Train. But the regular sleeper trains of Vietnam Railways are not so bad. You should definitely to choose sleeper cabin in the train, you do not want to seat about 35 hours.
6. What type of luxury sleeper trains you can use from Hanoi to Da Nang?
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- From Hanoi to Da Nang in central Vietnam you can travel by luxury tourist trains of Livitrans Express, Laman Express, Lotus Train and Violette Express Train.
7. Are there high-speed trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- No, there are not high-speed trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. But there is a plan in the future to build a high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (first stage in 2030, more information about this project).
8. What to watch out when traveling by train to Ho Chi Minh?
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- The most important thing is to watch your baggage in the train. You should also come to Hanoi Railway Station about 1 hour before departure.
9. Is it possible to buy some food in train from Hanoi to Saigon?
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- Yes, you can buy some food in train from Hanoi to Saigon. Tourist trains have also some snack for free.
10. Is the e-ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh in smartphone acceptable?
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- For bookings with private tourist trains – New Livitrans Express + Violette Train, you will be required to complete the payment before submitting your order of train ticket. Your reservation will be processed and you will receive your e-ticket by email, ready to print and present when boarding the train in the station (you can use your e-ticket in your smartphone, but it is recommended to print this ticket).
- For bookings with regular trains – You can use your train e-ticket in your smartphone or tablet, but it is recommended to print your train ticket.
- Read carefully the instructions before and after booking your tickets at Baolau or 12go.asia !
11. Is there also a different way how to get and travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?
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- Yes, you can also travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by plane but also by sleeper bus.
- The most comfortable way how to get to Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by plane.
- Read this article > How to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?
12. From which railway station in Hanoi trains to Saigon depart?
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- Trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) depart from Hanoi Railway Station (see map: 120 Đường Lê Duẩn).
13. What is the end railway station in Ho Chi Minh City?
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- The end railway station of trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh is Saigon Railway Station. (see map: 01 Nguyễn Thông)
14. Where you can stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Ho Chi Minh is the biggest city in southern Vietnam and you can stay in hotel, cheap hostel for backpackers or luxury modern tourist resort. Book your hotel from these selections – the best reviewed hotels in Saigon: The best cheap hotels in Saigon and the best luxury hotels in Saigon.
15. Where to go from Ho Chi Minh City?
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- From Saigon you can travel to various interesting sites of southern Vietna, e.g. you can go to Mui Ne, Phu Quoc or you can visit Con Dao Island. Saigon is the most frequented transfer junction of southern Vietnam.
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| Train Transfer – Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): | Details |
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| Route: | Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) |
| Mode of Transportation: | Train (Day or Overnight Sleeper + Seat trains) |
| Train Options: | Vietnam Railways (Sleeper + Seat trains), Violette Express Train |
| Train Ticket Prices (Approximate): | Start at $40/pp (hard seat) and $60/pp (soft sleeper) |
| Travel Time: | 32-37 hours (duration may vary) |
| Departure Point (Hanoi): | Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn) |
| Arrival Point (Ho Chi Minh City): | Ho Chi Minh City Railway Station (01 Nguyễn Thông, Phường 9) |
| Trains to Da Nang: | Tourist luxury sleeper trains also available |
| Train Option from Nha Trang: | Saigon Golden Train |
| Luxury Tourist Trains: | Sleeper cabins for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Regular Trains: | Sleeper cabins for 4-6 people |
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