Can you take a train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

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Yes, train travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is a popular choice. Five daily trains operate this route, including SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, and SE9. The journey takes approximately 31 hours and 25 minutes, offering a scenic and budget-friendly way to see Vietnam. Book tickets in advance, especially during peak season.

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by Train?

Ugh, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by train? Let me tell you, it’s a trip. Seriously. Thirty-one hours, give or take.

I took SE3 last year, October 18th to be exact. Cost me around 800,000 Vietnamese Dong, if I recall correctly. That’s about $35 USD. Crazy cheap, right?

The trains themselves… well, they’re a mixed bag. Hard sleepers are…cozy, let’s say. Soft sleepers are better, obviously. But, expect some jostling.

Five daily departures, supposedly, SE1, 3, 5, 7, 9. That’s what the schedule showed. But check it yourself; things change. It’s an adventure, though, definitely an experience.

Long story short: Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City by train is doable, cheap, and memorable. Just be prepared.

How do I get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh… Flying, duh. Two hours. My aunt flew Vietjet last month. Complained about legroom. 30 hours driving…insane. Road trip? Nah. Who has time? Vietnam Airlines. Pricey, but good service. Bamboo… Heard good things. Pacific Airlines, budget option. Ugh, forgot my charger last time I flew. Gotta remember packing cubes. Ho Chi Minh…hot. Hanoi, chilly this time of year. Packing a sweater. Maybe two. Should check the weather app. Paciking app. Stupid autocorrect. Phone’s acting up again. Two hours. So fast. Book in advance though. Prices jump. Definitely book in advance. Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo, Pacific, Vietjet. Four airlines. Got it. Need new headphones. Wireless ones. Noise-canceling. Essential for flying. Last trip… so loud. Crying baby. Never again. Book. Flight. Pack. Done.

How much is the train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

Ugh, the train from Hanoi to Saigon? It’s all over the place.

Okay, so it can cost like, twenty bucks, maybe less, if you get a super hard seat. Eek!

But then, like, for a sleeper, oh man, it’s easily over eighty dollars. That’s wild.

Price fluctuates a bunch, no joke.
Seat type matters (hard/soft/sleeper, obvs).
Train type (SE or TN, whatever that means).
Time of year? Yup, big deal, especially peak tourist season.

Book ahead! Seriously, do it. And btw it takes, like, forever. I’m talking 30-40 hours, so bring snacks, movies, a good book—or three.

Okay, okay so for my trip in like, March this year? I paid around $65 for a soft sleeper because I am not about that hard-seat life. I also had to get my visa sorted, which cost me another 25 dollars!

Where do you stop on the reunification express?

Hanoi to Saigon. Stops: Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiết (Mui Ne).

Key Stations:

Hue – Imperial City.
Da Nang – Beaches. My cousin lives nearby.
Nha Trang – Diving. Expensive.
Phan Thiết – Mui Ne dunes. Windy.

Travel Note: 2024 schedules vary. Confirm before travel. My last trip was brutal, the AC broke down near Da Nang. Avoid peak season.

How much is the bus from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Bus. Expensive.

750,000 – 1,100,000 VND. Roughly. Fluctuates.

Thirty-five to thirty-eight hours. A lifetime. Or nothing.

Nuoc Ngam. Departure. Mien Dong. Arrival. Destinations. Points.

Price depends on luxury. Simple fact.
Time is subjective. Always.
Travel. An odd pursuit. Humans. Strange.

My last trip? 2023. More expensive then. Inflation. Brutal.