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Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham Train Tickets & Timetable

Vietnam Railways trains cover 318 km from Saigon Railway Station to Thap Cham Railway Station, via Bien Hoa and Binh Thuan. SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8 and the Nha Trang-bound SNT2 serve this corridor, with approximately six departures daily when the full schedule operates. Allow roughly 6-8 hours depending on the service; compare the dated timetable for the fastest departure and overnight arrival date. Air-conditioned soft seats, six-berth sleepers and four-berth sleepers are available depending on the train, with basic seat fares from about VND 200,000 ($8 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 public holidays.

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Seats

Ho Chi Minh City

Thap Cham

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

6h 6m

12:06

Thap ChamStation

Direct

Express SE8

from

16 USD

6h 6m, Direct

06:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

12:06

Thap ChamStation

from

16 USD

Direct

Express SE8

10:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

6h 14m

16:29

Thap ChamStation

Direct

Express SE22

from

21 USD

6h 14m, Direct

10:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

16:29

Thap ChamStation

from

21 USD

Direct

Express SE22

Day trains

13:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

6h 8m

19:23

Thap ChamStation

Direct

Express SE10

from

21 USD

6h 8m, Direct

13:15

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

19:23

Thap ChamStation

from

21 USD

Direct

Express SE10

Evening trains

21:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

6h 19m

03:19

Thap ChamStation

Direct

Express SE12

from

21 USD

6h 19m, Direct

21:00

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

03:19

Thap ChamStation

from

21 USD

Direct

Express SE12

21:45

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

6h 5m

03:50

Thap ChamStation

Direct

Regional SNT2

from

22 USD

6h 5m, Direct

21:45

Ho Chi Minh CitySai Gon

03:50

Thap ChamStation

from

22 USD

Direct

Regional SNT2

First train

06:00

Last train

22:45

Travel duration

6h 18m

Daily departures

Departure station

Ho Chi Minh City

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Thap Cham

Ticket price

$11

How to Book Train Tickets Online from Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham

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Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham Route Overview

Thap Cham is the mainline stop for Phan Rang and the nearby Po Klong Garai Cham towers, rather than a beachside station. The route follows Vietnam's metre-gauge North-South railway, with agricultural landscapes giving way to the drier country around Phan Rang. Tickets normally assign a specific seat or berth, so do not treat them as open boarding passes.

Travel time

6h 18m

Train type

Fastest trip

6h 5m

Longest trip

7h 52m

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has major sights around District 1, including the Central Post Office. Trains leave from Saigon Railway Station, also called Ga Sai Gon, in District 3 rather than from an airport terminal.

Saigon

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

6h 18m

Thap Cham

Phan Rang-Thap Cham is known for Cham heritage and its dry coastal landscape. Thap Cham Railway Station, or Ga Thap Cham, is inland, so arrange a road transfer for central Phan Rang or Ninh Chu Beach.

Thap Cham

Thap Cham, Minh Mạng, Do Vinh, Do Vinh Ward, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam

Available Ticket Classes

Saigon - Thap Cham trains generally offer air-conditioned soft seats, hard sleepers in six-berth compartments and soft sleepers in four-berth compartments. Six-berth compartments have lower, middle and upper bunks; four-berth compartments have lower and upper bunks. Berth position affects the fare, and the exact accommodation depends on the departure.

from

$12

Soft Seat

from

$21

6-Berth Sleeper

from

$24

4-Berth Sleeper

Practical Information for Vietnam Railways Travelers

On Saigon - Thap Cham trains, passengers carry their own bags into the coach. Pack for the space around your assigned seat or sleeper berth.

Luggage Allowance

Vietnam Railways' standard adult hand-luggage allowance is 20 kg, with dimensions up to 80 x 50 x 40 cm. For Saigon - Thap Cham, check arrangements before bringing excess or bulky luggage.

Storage Facilities

Soft-seat coaches have overhead racks; sleeper compartments have space below lower bunks and upper storage areas, varying by coach. Keep the aisle and the Thap Cham exit clear.

Special Items

Do not assume a full-size bicycle can travel beside your Saigon - Thap Cham berth; separate baggage arrangements may be needed. Case musical instruments and sports gear, and confirm acceptance if they exceed hand-luggage limits.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham Map

The 318 km route follows the North-South railway from Saigon through Bien Hoa, Long Khanh, Binh Thuan and Song Mao to Thap Cham. Not every train stops at every station. The main line runs inland rather than through central Phan Thiet, passing farms and the drier landscapes approaching Phan Rang. Thap Cham is before Nha Trang when travelling north.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Express

Changes

Direct

Travel time

6h 11m

Price from

$11

Departures

Rating

Train

Regional

Changes

Direct

Travel time

6h 37m

Price from

$18

Departures

Rating

Rail links urban Saigon station with inland Thap Cham through several daily departures, without airport transfers. Buses to Phan Rang generally take about 7-9 hours, with pickup and drop-off locations varying by operator. There is no scheduled passenger airport at Thap Cham; flying means using Cam Ranh and adding a road transfer, so flight time alone is misleading. Rail generally has a lower per-passenger emissions footprint than flying, though Thap Cham station still requires a local transfer for the coast.

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.

6h 18m

$11-$99

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$8-$18

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$40-$120

Cities at Both Ends

Ho Chi Minh City retains the name Saigon at its District 3 railway station; the War Remnants Museum and Central Post Office document different chapters of its past. Phan Rang-Thap Cham has a strong Cham cultural heritage, represented by Po Klong Garai towers near Thap Cham station. Ninh Chu Beach requires an onward road journey.

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Thap Cham

Thap Cham is a through station on Vietnam's North-South Railway, serving Phan Rang with long-distance coastal rail connections.

FAQ about the Ho Chi Minh City - Thap Cham Route

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

Basic one-way seat fares start from about VND 200,000 ($8 USD); a seat is generally the cheapest option compared with a sleeper berth. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

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

Allow roughly 6-8 hours for the 318 km rail journey. SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8 and SNT2 have different stopping and arrival patterns, so check the timetable for your date; an evening departure may arrive after midnight.

How do I book a seat or sleeper to Thap Cham?

Search Ho Chi Minh City - Thap Cham on Rail Monsters, choose your date and select the train and accommodation shown. Book online or through the iOS and Android apps; Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead. Check the assigned seat or berth and follow the ticket's boarding instructions for Saigon station.

Does a national rail pass cover Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham?

Vietnam does not have a widely available nationwide tourist rail pass covering this journey. Travel is normally booked with an individual ticket for a specified train and seat or berth. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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