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Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Train Tickets & Timetable

SE2, SE4, SE6 and SE8 normally provide about four daily departures from Saigon Railway Station to Da Nang Railway Station, covering 935 km. Intermediate calls include Bien Hoa, Nha Trang, Dieu Tri and Quang Ngai, with stops varying by train. Allow roughly 17 hours on faster services and around 20 hours on slower departures; air-conditioned seats and sleeper berths are offered according to the train. Basic one-way seat fares start from approximately VND 600,000 ($24 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 and the late-April holiday period.

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Seats

Ho Chi Minh City

Da Nang

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

17h 21m

23:21

Da NangStation

Direct

Express SE8

from

35 USD

17h 21m, Direct

06:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

23:21

Da NangStation

from

35 USD

Direct

Express SE8

08:45

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

17h 1m

01:46

Da NangStation

Direct

Express SE6

from

35 USD

17h 1m, Direct

08:45

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

01:46

Da NangStation

from

35 USD

Direct

Express SE6

Day trains

13:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

19h 29m

08:44

Da NangStation

Direct

Express SE10

from

37 USD

19h 29m, Direct

13:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

08:44

Da NangStation

from

37 USD

Direct

Express SE10

Evening trains

19:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

16h 53m

12:13

Da NangStation

Direct

Express SE4

from

38 USD

16h 53m, Direct

19:20

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

12:13

Da NangStation

from

38 USD

Direct

Express SE4

20:35

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

16h 31m

13:06

Da NangStation

Direct

Express SE2

from

38 USD

16h 31m, Direct

20:35

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

13:06

Da NangStation

from

38 USD

Direct

Express SE2

First train

06:00

Last train

21:00

Travel duration

17h 59m

Daily departures

Departure station

Ho Chi Minh City

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Da Nang

Ticket price

$25

How to Book Train Tickets Online from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang

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Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Route Overview

This south-to-central Vietnam route follows coastal sections near Dai Lanh, with sea views when your train passes in daylight. It ends south of the Hai Van Pass, so that mountain section is not part of this journey. Tickets assign a specific seat or berth; there is no Japanese-style non-reserved carriage system.

Travel time

17h 59m

Train type

Fastest trip

16h 31m

Longest trip

19h 29m

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City's railway departure point retains the name Saigon Railway Station, or Ga Sai Gon. It is on Nguyen Thong Street, away from the riverfront and the airport.

Saigon

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

17h 59m

Da Nang

Da Nang Railway Station, or Ga Da Nang, is on Hai Phong Street on the western side of the central city. The Cham Museum and Han River are farther east; My Khe Beach is across the river.

Da Nang

Da Nang, Hai Phong, Chính Gián, Thanh Khê Ward, Đà Nẵng, 50207, Vietnam

Available Ticket Classes

Saigon - Da Nang SE trains offer air-conditioned soft seats and sleeper accommodation according to the departure. Six-berth compartments have three levels of bunks on each side; four-berth soft sleepers have two levels on each side. Lower and upper berths are sold separately, and booking one berth does not reserve the whole compartment. Check the selected train for any additional seat or upgraded compartment categories.

from

$30

Soft Seat

from

$49

6-Berth Sleeper

from

$57

4-Berth Sleeper

Practical Information for SE Train Travelers

On the overnight Saigon - Da Nang train, luggage stays with you rather than in an airline-style checked hold. Pack so you can lift your bags into shared racks without blocking the compartment.

Luggage Allowance

Vietnam Railways normally allows up to 20 kg of hand luggage per adult, with a maximum package size of 80 x 50 x 40 cm. Confirm excess or oversized baggage arrangements before boarding at Saigon.

Storage Facilities

SE seated cars have overhead racks. Sleeper compartments provide space under lower berths and above the doorway, depending on the carriage; keep the aisle and access ladder clear on the Da Nang journey.

Special Items

Do not assume a full-size bicycle or large sports case can travel in your SE compartment. Ask about separate baggage transport in advance; musical instruments must be protected and fit the permitted hand-luggage space.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Map

The 935 km route uses the metre-gauge North-South Railway from Saigon through Bien Hoa, the Nha Trang area, Tuy Hoa, Dieu Tri, Quang Ngai and Tam Ky to Da Nang. Train-specific stops vary. The line alternates between farmland, towns and coastal sections near Dai Lanh. Da Nang is reached before the Hai Van Pass when traveling north from Ho Chi Minh City.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Express

Changes

Direct

Travel time

17h 58m

Price from

$25

Departures

171

Rating

The train links urban stations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, avoiding airport transfers but taking most of a day or night. There are normally about four direct SE departures daily, while buses commonly need around 18-22 hours. A direct flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes airborne, so flying is substantially faster even after airport procedures. Rail generally has lower per-passenger emissions than flying; the comparison figures below are indicative rather than 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.

17h 59m

$25-$143

Bus

Apprx.

20h 0m

$18-$40

Flight

Apprx.

1h 20m

$35-$150

Cities at Both Ends

Ho Chi Minh City retains the former Saigon name at its railway station; the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market document different parts of its history. Da Nang's Cham Museum holds sculpture from the Cham kingdoms, while the Han River separates the central city from its eastern beaches. Trains arrive at Da Nang station on Hai Phong Street.

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Da Nang

Da Nang is a central Vietnam railway hub on the North-South line, served by Vietnam Railways intercity and overnight trains.

FAQ about the Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang Route

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

Basic one-way seat fares start from approximately VND 600,000 ($24 USD); seats are generally the cheapest option, while sleeper berths cost more. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How long does the Saigon to Da Nang train take?

Allow approximately 17-20 hours for the 935 km journey. SE2 and SE4 generally have shorter schedules than SE6 and SE8, but check the selected date for the fastest departure and the arrival day.

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

Search Saigon to Da Nang on Rail Monsters, select an SE departure and choose a seat or berth. Enter passenger details matching your identification and follow the ticket delivery instructions. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with iOS and Android apps for managing reservations.

Is there a national rail pass covering this route?

Vietnam does not have a widely available nationwide visitor rail pass equivalent to the Japan Rail Pass. Plan on a ticket for the specific Saigon - Da Nang train and assigned seat or berth. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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