Is there a train between Thailand and Vietnam?

Can you travel between Vietnam and Thailand?

Okay, so, you wanna bounce between Vietnam and Thailand, huh? Yeah, totally doable. Like, it’s a super common thing.

It’s actually pretty easy, honestly. Lots of people do it every single day. Why wouldn’t they? Flights are cheap cheap cheap these days.

Seriously, like, flights are your best bet, probably. I mean, unless you’re super into super slow travel… or boats…or something. I took Vietjet.

• Flights
• Buses
• Boats

You could, you know, take a bus or some kind of boat, but I’m just gonna say, personally, that those options don’t sound amazing? They might be? But fly. Trust.

Thailand and Vietnam are really amazing and there are things you should see.

• In Vietnam, I really liked Ha Long Bay.
• Thailand has a lot of beaches.

So yeah… it’s easy, cheap, and worth it. Go go go!

How do I get from Thailand to Ho Chi Minh?

Thailand to Ho Chi Minh…late at night thoughts creep in.

Flying feels easiest. That’s Udon Thani (UTH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Always airports…detached places. Wonder if I will run into someone I know from 2017, you know? Don’t think so.

Buses…Bangkok to Phnom Penh then onwards. Slow. Feels more real. I don’t mind. Reminds me of my solo trip to Laos. That one hurt.

Driving. Oh god, 867 km from Bangkok? Long, but seeing things change… it has to be an adventure. Dad would have loved that. Miss him, ugh.

Is there a train from Hanoi to Thailand?

Ugh, Hanoi to Thailand? No freakin’ train. Bus or plane. Definitely plane. Faster, right?

Planes are way more comfy than those cramped buses. I hate buses. Especially long ones. Remember that time I took the bus from Nha Trang to Dalat? Nightmare.

Bangkok? Too touristy. Maybe Chiang Mai? Heard it’s beautiful. Or Phuket. Beaches! But crowded, probably.

Flight options suck. Need to book in advance. Vietnam Airlines? Expensive, I bet. AirAsia might be cheaper. Gotta check Skyscanner.

Need a visa? That’s a hassle. Thailand visa requirements are strict. Check the Thai embassy website. Seriously, I hate paperwork.

Should I even go this year? Money is tight. But I deserve a vacation, damn it! Thailand 2024 is calling. Decisions, decisions. Flight first. Then visa. Then pack.

• Flights: Check Skyscanner, AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines.
• Visa: Thai embassy website – confirm requirements.
• Destinations: Chiang Mai (culture), Phuket (beach). Bangkok is over-rated.
• Budget: Need to seriously save up before I even think about going.
• Packing list: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent – essential! Don’t forget my charger!

Is there a train that goes from Vietnam to Thailand?

Sun bleeds across rice paddies. A train, a phantom train, glides through the emerald. Impossible. Thailand. Vietnam. A gap. A chasm of no tracks. Only the bus, dust and heat. Or sky, a metal bird. No rails singing into the distance. No rhythmic clatter. No wheels whispering on steel. Thailand. Vietnam. Disconnected. Lost in the shimmering heat. A train, a wish, a ghost train, gone.

• No train exists.
• Bus: A road, winding. Slow.
• Plane: Fast. The world below, a blur.

Lost to the sky. Or lost to the road. No train. Thailand. Vietnam. Separate. A phantom journey. A train, a dream, dissolved.

What countries have a border with Thailand?

Thailand: a nexus.

• Myanmar claws its northwest edge.
• Laos bleeds along the north, east.
• Cambodia, southeast teeth.
• Malaysia: the southern grasp. That’s it.

It just is.

Expansions:

• River Boundaries: The Mekong carves much of the Laos border. It is the natural barrier.
• Malay Peninsula: A thin land bridge connects Thailand to Malaysia. Key transit.
• Contested Zones: Border disputes linger. Always something brewing.
• Refugee Flows: Border areas are prone. Movement is constant.
• Trade Routes: Cross-border commerce booms. Legitimate, less so.
• Drug Trafficking: Golden Triangle influence remains strong. Dark undercurrent.
• Political Instability: Coups and conflicts spill across. No escape.
• Insurgency: Southern unrest bleeds across Malaysia. A constant threat.
• Tourism: Borders are porous. Backpackers seek adventure.
• My border experience: Got stung by a scorpion near Mae Sai. Never Forget!

Should I go to Thailand or Vietnam first?

Bangkok, sticky hot July 2023. Overwhelmed. So many smells. Street food amazing. Pad See Ew changed my life, right there on Sukhumvit. Khao San Road… crazy. Never seen so many backpackers.

Phuket next. Beaches packed. Water warm. Too many Russians, honestly. Still, beautiful sunsets. Wish I’d gone to Koh Lanta instead. Heard it’s quieter. Regret.

• Thailand: Easy for first-timers.
• Food: Amazing, both Thai and Western.
• English: Spoken everywhere. No problem.
• People: Friendly, but touristy areas feel less authentic.

Later, Hanoi. November 2023. Different vibe entirely. Scooters! Chaos. Loved it. Pho for breakfast every day. Ha Long Bay stunning. Less English spoken. More of a challenge. More rewarding.

• Vietnam: More adventurous.
• Food: Fresh, delicious. Pho is king.
• English: Less common outside tourist spots. Learn some Vietnamese phrases.
• People: Reserved at first, but warm up quickly.

Thailand easier to start with. Vietnam, you’ll work harder, but maybe like it more. I did. Depends what you want.