16h 15m, Direct
06:00
HanoiHa Noi
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First train
06:00
Last train
21:45
Travel duration
16h 35m
Daily departures
8
Departure station
Hanoi
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Da Nang
Ticket price
from $23
Fastest trip
15h 8m
Longest trip
18h 10m
Discover Vietnam Railways's Premier Routes
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam Railways' principal long-distance city pair on the North-South railway. SE services also connect Hanoi with Hue and Da Nang, allowing passengers to travel to central Vietnam without completing the full end-to-end trip. Hue offers access to the former imperial capital, while Da Nang serves as a base for onward travel to Hoi An.
Further south, Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang links the country's largest city with the coast. For a shorter northern trip, Hanoi to Hai Phong follows a separate corridor to the port city. The route cards below provide starting points for comparing these destinations and the departures serving them.
Travel from Hanoi to Da Nang by train for My Khe Beach and the Cham Museum.
Frequency
8 times per day
Hanoi
Vietnam
16h 35m
Da Nang
Vietnam
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan by train, then continue by road to Phan Thiet's Duc Thanh School and Van Thuy Tu Temple.
Frequency
8 times per day
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
3h 35m
Binh Thuan
Vietnam
Travel from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City by train for Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum and Cholon.
Frequency
9 times per day
Nha Trang
Vietnam
8h 49m
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Travel from Nha Trang to Tuy Hoa by train for Nhan Tower, Tuy Hoa Beach and the Da Rang riverside.
Frequency
7 times per day
Nha Trang
Vietnam
2h 18m
Tuy Hoa
Vietnam
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang by SE train for My Khe Beach, the Cham Museum and the Han River.
Frequency
7 times per day
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17h 59m
Da Nang
Vietnam
Travel from Long Khanh to Nha Trang by train for Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda and Tran Phu beach.
Frequency
6 times per day
Long Khanh
Vietnam
6h 2m
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Travel from Hanoi to Hai Duong by train for Bach Dang Park, the Sat River waterfront and the city's central market.
Frequency
5 times per day
Hanoi
Vietnam
1h 31m
Hai Duong
Vietnam
Travel from Hanoi to Viet Tri by train for Van Lang Park and onward road access to the Hung Kings Temple complex.
Frequency
1 times per day
Hanoi
Vietnam
59m
Viet Tri
Vietnam
Travel from Thap Cham to Di An by train for onward visits to Chau Thoi Pagoda and Di An communal house.
Frequency
8 times per day
Thap Cham
Vietnam
6h 31m
Di An
Vietnam
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by sleeper train for the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Temple of Literature.
Frequency
6 times per day
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
34h 18m
Hanoi
Vietnam
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Thap Cham by train for Po Klong Garai towers, Phan Rang and Ninh Chu Beach.
Frequency
6 times per day
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6h 18m
Thap Cham
Vietnam
Travel from Hanoi to Thuong Ly by train for Hai Phong's Hong Bang district, Tam Bac Lake and Du Hang Pagoda.
Frequency
5 times per day
Hanoi
Vietnam
2h 27m
Thuong Ly
Vietnam
Vietnam Railways Tickets and Rail Network in Vietnam
Vietnam Railways is Vietnam's state-owned railway group, providing passenger services through its railway operating companies. Its network supports long-distance, overnight, and shorter intercity travel, with seating and sleeping accommodation depending on the selected train. North-South passenger trains connect Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City, while other services link the capital with northern destinations such as Hai Phong. Numbered services, including SE trains, differ in stopping patterns and accommodation, so the train number matters when comparing departures. Rail Monsters offers online booking for selected Vietnam Railways services, with route searches, schedules, and ticket options for individual journeys.
Vietnam Railways network
Vietnam Railways' passenger network follows a long north-south axis with additional lines extending from Hanoi. The North-South railway links Hanoi station and Saigon station through Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Dieu Tri, and Nha Trang. This main corridor primarily uses 1,000 mm gauge track and carries long-distance passenger services with different stopping patterns. The Hanoi-Hai Phong line branches east through the northern rail network. Hanoi, Da Nang, and Saigon are major passenger operating centers, while intermediate stations support shorter journeys on the same infrastructure. Train numbers distinguish services sharing a corridor, including SE departures on the North-South route.
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To book Vietnam Railways tickets through Rail Monsters, enter your departure station, destination, travel date, and passenger details. Search Hanoi-Hue, Hue-Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City-Nha Trang, then compare the listed train numbers and departure times. Review seating or sleeping accommodation where offered, as fares depend on the selected service and accommodation category. Check whether your arrival falls on the following day before confirming an overnight trip. Complete the available passenger and seat-selection steps, review the fare conditions, and follow the checkout instructions for your chosen departure.
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Book selected Vietnam Railways departures with Rail Monsters by choosing a train, entering passenger information, and reviewing the accommodation category. Use the supported online payment methods displayed at checkout, including card payment where available. Check the total, travel date, and station names before paying; Ho Chi Minh City's main railway terminus is listed as Saigon station. Booking confirmation and ticket instructions follow order processing. Read the conditions attached to your fare, particularly any rules governing changes or cancellations, rather than assuming that different trains share identical terms.
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