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

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

Oh man, that train ride? Hanoi to Saigon? Alright, so it’s not cheap, cheap.

Expect to pay, like, twenty bucks? Upwards to eighty dollars, for a train ticket.

Depends so much on what you wanna sit on. Hard seats are cheapest; sleeper berths cost you the most.

And there are diffrent trains. Like, SE somethin, TN somethin. Each train has it’s own price.

• Seat Class:

  • Hard seat: Cheapest option.
  • Soft seat: More comfortable but more expensive.
  • Sleeper berth: Bed, the priciest option, for sure.

• Train Type: There are a few main train types, the SE and TN trains, each with different speed and comfort levels. You’ll pay extra for comfort.

• Time of Year: Obviously, like, Tet (Lunar New Year) jacks up the price a looooot. Seriously.

• The journey takes forever.Expect like 35 to 40 hours on that train. That’s two days man. Two days.

Plus, seriously, book early. Don’t wait. Trust me on this. My cousin did and ended up, well, he ended up paying way, way too much. Like over double.

How long is the train from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi?

HCMC to Hanoi: 1726km. SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8. 33-36 hours. Northbound.

• Reunification Express: Daily service.
• Distance: 1726km. Think LA to Denver.
• Trains: SE2. SE4. SE6. SE8. All slow.
• Time: One and a half days. Bring snacks. Seriously.
• 2023 Update: Book tickets online now. Skip the lines. Trust me. Learned that the hard way last year. Ended up in a car with chickens.

My trip last May? SE4. Overpacked. Regretted it. Met a guy selling bootleg DVDs. Whole trip surreal. Hanoi in 35 hours. Exhausting. Worth it. Pro-tip: Soft sleeper.

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

Yes. Five daily trains. SE7, SE5, SE9, SE3, SE1. Thirty-one hours, minimum.

• Travel time: Expect a 31+ hour journey.
• Train options: Abundant. Five trains depart daily. Specific train numbers above.
• Stations: Hanoi Railway Station and Saigon Railway Station.
• Cost: Varies. Check online for updated pricing. Expect budget-friendly options.

My last trip? July 2023. SE3. Air con. Cramped. Worth it. Scenic. Bring snacks. Seriously.

How do I get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City…it’s far. So, flying. Yeah, flying feels right. Quickest.

• Flight time is short: I guess around 2 hours, huh?
• Driving, no. That’s… that’s too much. Over 30 hours? Jesus.

Airlines… right. There’s Vietnam Airlines, of course. And Vietjet. And Bamboo. Pacific Airlines too, huh? Forgot about them.

• I flew Vietjet once. Early morning. Ugh.
• Remember that time in 2018, the delay? Never again.

I wonder if I’ll ever go back, you know? Been a while. That street food… mmm. That banh mi place.

What is the best way to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

Flying, duh! It’s like teleporting, only with peanuts and questionable legroom. Takes maybe 2 hours. Think of it as trading noodle soup for pho faster than you can say “Bia Hoi!”

Seriously, who wants to spend, like, three days on a train? I’d rather face my Aunt Mildred’s fruitcake, again. My aunt is still baking!

• Planes: Quick, easy, but your ears might pop. Think speedy Gonzales.
• Trains: Slow, scenic, but roomy. You’ll get to see Vietnam slowly, like watching paint dry, plus snacks.
• Buses: Cheap and easy for backpackers, might be better to sleep on a trampoline.
• Motorbike: Are you nuts? You could write a book about the journey and still not arrive. I would consider a cruise before even thinking of this.

More insights, you say? Sure. Consider baggage allowances. Some airlines are stingy. Like, really stingy. Do your homework. Also, traffic to the airports is a nightmare. Leave early. Or just hire a helicopter. Just kidding…kinda.