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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Train Tickets & Timetable

Vietnam Railways SE1, SE3, SE5 and SE7 link Hanoi Railway Station with Saigon Railway Station over 1,726 km. Major intermediate calls include Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang and Nha Trang, with stops varying by train. There are typically about four regular through departures daily, taking roughly 33 to 38 hours depending on the service and timetable. Air-conditioned soft seats, six-berth sleepers and four-berth sleepers are the main options. One-way soft-seat fares start from about VND 900,000 ($35 USD). Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Tet, the late-April holidays and summer travel.

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Seats

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:00

HanoiHa Noi

1d 11h

17:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

Direct

Express SE7

from

54 USD

1d 11h, Direct

06:00

HanoiHa Noi

17:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

from

54 USD

Direct

Express SE7

08:00

HanoiHa Noi

1d 10h 20m

18:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

Direct

Express SE5

from

54 USD

1d 10h 20m, Direct

08:00

HanoiHa Noi

18:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

from

54 USD

Direct

Express SE5

Day trains

13:00

HanoiHa Noi

1d 14h 26m

03:26

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

Direct

Express SE9

from

60 USD

1d 14h 26m, Direct

13:00

HanoiHa Noi

03:26

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

from

60 USD

Direct

Express SE9

Evening trains

19:20

HanoiHa Noi

1d 10h 10m

05:30

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

Direct

Express SE3

from

63 USD

1d 10h 10m, Direct

19:20

HanoiHa Noi

05:30

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

from

63 USD

Direct

Express SE3

20:40

HanoiHa Noi

1d 14h 40m

11:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

Direct

Express SE11

from

57 USD

1d 14h 40m, Direct

20:40

HanoiHa Noi

11:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

from

57 USD

Direct

Express SE11

First train

06:00

Last train

21:45

Travel duration

32h 50m

Daily departures

Departure station

Hanoi

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Ho Chi Minh City

Ticket price

$39

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Route Overview

The metre-gauge North-South Railway follows the coast around the Hai Van Pass between Hue and Da Nang, with sea views when this section falls in daylight. Reunification Express is a collective name for these long-distance trains, not a separate high-speed service. Tickets specify a seat or berth; do not assume that an unreserved carriage is available. A full-length trip can involve two nights aboard, so check both arrival date and berth level.

Travel time

32h 50m

Train type

Fastest trip

8h 45m

Longest trip

40m

Hanoi

Hanoi's Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake lie east of the railway. Southbound SE trains use Hanoi Railway Station, also called Ga Ha Noi, with its main entrance on Le Duan Street.

Ha Noi

Hanoi, 120, Le Duan Road, Yên Thế, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Ward, Hà Nội, 11508, Vietnam

32h 50m

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City grew from the trading city historically known as Saigon. Trains terminate at Saigon Railway Station, or Ga Sai Gon, on Nguyen Thong Street, away from the central Ben Thanh area.

Saigon

Sai Gon, Hẻm 292 Cách Mạng Tháng 8, Khu phố 6, Phường Nhiêu Lộc, Thủ Đức, Ho Chi Minh City, 70150, Vietnam

Available Ticket Classes

Hanoi - Saigon SE trains generally offer air-conditioned soft seats, six-berth hard-sleeper compartments with three tiers, and four-berth soft-sleeper compartments with two tiers. Hard seats may appear on selected services; check the actual train rather than assuming every category is offered. Lower berths normally cost more than upper berths. A sleeper ticket buys one berth in a shared compartment, not exclusive use of the cabin.

from

$47

Soft Seat

from

$75

6-Berth Sleeper

from

$86

4-Berth Sleeper

Practical Information for Vietnam Railways SE Travelers

On the long Hanoi - Saigon journey, keep overnight essentials separate from your main bag. SE coaches have limited shared storage, and passengers handle their own carry-on luggage.

Luggage Allowance

Vietnam Railways generally allows adults 20 kg of carry-on luggage, within 80 x 50 x 40 cm. For Hanoi - Saigon SE travel, confirm excess or oversized baggage arrangements before departure.

Luggage Allowance

Vietnam Railways' standard adult hand-luggage allowance is 20 kg, with a stated size limit of 80 x 50 x 40 cm. For larger loads on Hanoi - Saigon trains, confirm checked-luggage arrangements and charges before departure.

Storage Facilities

SE seating coaches have overhead racks; sleeper compartments provide space beneath lower berths and upper storage areas, depending on the coach. Keep Hanoi - Saigon carriage aisles and doors clear, and valuables with you.

Special Items

Do not assume a bicycle can travel inside your Hanoi - Saigon sleeper compartment. Bicycles and bulky sports equipment may need separate baggage or freight arrangements; instruments must be safely packed and fit the applicable carry-on limits.

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Map

The 1,726 km North-South Railway runs from Hanoi through Ninh Binh, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Dieu Tri, Nha Trang and Bien Hoa to Saigon Railway Station. This is a predominantly single-track, metre-gauge railway, not a high-speed line. Rice-growing plains alternate with coastal sections; the Hai Van Pass lies between Hue and Da Nang. Actual stopping patterns vary by SE service.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Express

Changes

Direct

Travel time

33h 10m

Price from

$39

Departures

169

Rating

Hanoi - Saigon trains connect urban stations without airport transfers, with several departures daily, but are much slower than flying. Sleeper buses generally take about 35 to 45 hours, depending on routing and traffic. Direct flights take about 2 hours 10 minutes airborne, plus transfers to Noi Bai and from Tan Son Nhat. Rail generally has a lower per-passenger carbon footprint than flying on this long domestic corridor; the figures below are indicative, not live quotes.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

32h 50m

$39-$186

Bus

Apprx.

40h 0m

$40-$70

Flight

Apprx.

2h 10m

$45-$150

Cities at Both Ends

Hanoi's Temple of Literature dates to 1070, while the Old Quarter retains its historic trading streets; trains leave from Ga Ha Noi on Le Duan Street. Ho Chi Minh City has Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum and Cholon, reflecting different chapters of southern Vietnam's history. Arrival is at Ga Sai Gon, not a station named Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi

Hanoi anchors Vietnam's northern passenger rail network, connecting the north-south main line with routes toward Lao Cai and Hai Phong.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's southern passenger rail terminus, linking the southeast with central Vietnam and Hanoi.

FAQ about the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City Route

How long does the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City train take?

Allow about 32-38 hours for the 1,726 km trip, depending on the dated SE schedule. SE1 and SE3 are usually quicker than SE5 and SE7, but exact rankings and times change with timetable revisions. Check the arrival date carefully because the trip can span two calendar nights.

How long does the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City train take?

Allow roughly 33 to 38 hours for the 1,726 km journey. SE1 and SE3 generally have shorter schedules than SE5 and SE7, but exact times change with the timetable. Check the arrival date carefully: this is a multi-day conventional rail journey, not a high-speed connection.

How do I book Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City train tickets?

Search Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on Rail Monsters and confirm that the arrival station is Saigon. Choose your date, SE departure and seat or berth category, enter passenger details matching identification, and follow the issued boarding instructions. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; iOS and Android apps are available for managing the reservation.

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

One-way SE soft-seat tickets start from about VND 900,000 ($35 USD). Seating is generally cheaper than a sleeper; if hard seats appear on your selected train, they may be the lowest-priced category. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How do I book a Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City sleeper?

On Rail Monsters, search Hanoi to Saigon for your date, choose an SE train and select an available berth category. Enter passenger details as shown on identification and review the ticket conditions. Bookings are accepted 6 to 12 months ahead, including through the iOS and Android apps; reserve earlier for Tet and summer holidays.

Is there a national rail pass for Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

Vietnam does not have a standard nationwide tourist rail pass covering these SE services. Travel is normally booked as individual journey tickets with a specified train and seat or berth. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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