
Vietnam Railways -Tickets and online bookings
Vietnam Railways is the state-owned operator of the railway system in Vietnam. It operates a single track running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
Official address: 118 Le Duan Str, Hoan Kiem Dist

Your Guide to Seamless Travel with Vietnam Railways
Language and communication
Both counter staff and drivers are available, ensuring language assistance where needed. Specifically, counter staff are equipped to communicate in English. However, the services of the driver do not include English communication.
Finding your ride
Travelers can easily locate their ride or driver as the vehicle is branded with company colors and the name of the company. For pick-ups at airports or terminals, meeting points are clearly specified at the arrival hall and gate number.
Baggage and special items
- Bicycles: Bicycles are not permitted on board.
- Motorbikes: When bringing a motorbike on board, passengers must arrive at the station at least 24 hours before departure to speak with cargo staff. The additional fee for transporting a motorbike depends on the type of motorbike.
Accessibility and assistance
- Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs are not allowed.
- Guide dogs: Guide dogs are not allowed.
Booking and Amendments
Passengers are required to print their tickets but do not need to print the confirmation email.
Onboard Policies
Passengers are allowed to eat and drink on board.
Pet policies
Passengers can bring a pet on board at no additional cost, but pets must be kept in a cage.
Vietnam Railways’s popular routes

Hanoi to Da Nang
The distance between Hanoi and Da Nang is 376 miles, or approximately 601 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Da Nang, including train, car, bus, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 14 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 15 hours 8 minutes.
Hanoi to Da Nang by train
Starting Price: US$ 26There are 16 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, Standard, Soft Seat, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), VIP Cabin for 2, and VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth).Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Nha Trang
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Nha Trang is 201 miles, or approximately 321 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Nha Trang, including bus, car, minivan, train, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 6 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 6 hours 38 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Nha Trang by train
Starting Price: US$ 11There are 19 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, Standard, 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP Cabin for 2, 4-Bed Cabin, 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), Soft Seat, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), VIP 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), VIP 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth).Ninh Binh to Hoi An
The distance between Ninh Binh and Hoi An is 341 miles, or approximately 546 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Hoi An, including bus and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:03 and has a duration of 13 hours 22 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 12 hours 52 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Hoi An by train
Starting Price: US$ 23There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, Soft Seat, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP Cabin for 2.Da Nang to Nha Trang
The distance between Da Nang and Nha Trang is 275 miles, or approximately 440 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Da Nang to Nha Trang, including bus, car, train, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 11 hours.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 9 hours 6 minutes.
Da Nang to Nha Trang by train
Starting Price: US$ 21There are 16 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, Second Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, Standard, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), VIP Cabin for 2, 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), Soft Seat, 4-Bed Cabin, VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth).Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi
The distance between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi is 198 miles, or approximately 317 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi, including train, car, and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:03 and has a duration of 7 hours 18 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 7 hours 9 minutes.
Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi by train
Starting Price: US$ 15There are 15 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat Fan, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Second Class Seat, 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), Soft Seat, VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), and VIP Cabin for 2.
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