Train Routes In Vietnam - Discover The 6 Most Beautiful

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1. Overview

Although this is not a new experience, traveling by train is still loved by many people, especially young people who have begun to love it more recently. With advantages such as simple procedures, savings, and easy sightseeing, traveling by train is a suggestion not to be missed if you want to explore your Vietnam journey. When it comes to long-distance travel, nothing compares to the picturesque landscapes that can only be seen through the windows of a train. If you are a travel enthusiast, you certainly cannot miss these thousand-mile journeys and the most beautiful train routes in Vietnam.

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2. Vietnam railway history

Vietnam’s first railway was built in 1881 with a length of 71 km connecting Saigon with My Tho. Then the trans-Vietnam railway began to be exploited in 1936. Up to now, the railway network has made great progress in both scale and capacity compared to the first phase. The VNR network includes 7 main lines connecting 35 provinces and cities through many special terrains. With more than 130 years of operation, Vietnam Railways has continuously developed, now becoming a single-member Limited Liability Company owned by the State, exploiting and maintaining the entire infrastructure of the national iron network.

Currently, Vietnam’s railway has a length of about 4,161 km with more than 2,000 km of main lines; the route system is located along National Highway 1A. In particular, the main North-South railway (Unification Railway) was recently voted by the US travel guide Lonely Planet to lead the list of the most beautiful railways in the world. With a length of 1,730 km, this railway connects two major cities of Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the most beautiful train routes in Vietnam that you should experience once you come here.

3. Discover the 6 most beautiful train routes in Vietnam

3.1. Da Nang – Hue train route

The Da Nang-Hue train route is the most beautiful railway route in Vietnam, with a total distance of 110 km, and takes nearly 3 hours to travel. This special train route will take you through Hai Van Pass, the most majestic place in the world. This is also the highlight of the most spectacular railway routes in Vietnam, with panoramic views of the vast ocean and majestic mountains. In addition, the cruise line passes through Lang Co Bay, known as one of the most beautiful bays on the planet. You just need to sit back, relax, and admire the majestic natural sky, clouds, and mountains through the train window.

You can see more travel guides on: 15 Best Historical and Cultural Attractions in Hue

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- Departure Station: Da Nang Station: 202 Hai Phong Street, Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
- Arrival Station: Hue Station: 02 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam

List of suggested train routes from Da Nang Station to Hue Station:

Train name	Da Nang Station	Hue Station	Total travel time	Reference price
Train HD2 (Heritage Train Hue - Da Nang)	7:50 a.m	11:10 a.m	3h20m	7.24 USD
Train SE6	10:30 a.m	13:38 p.m	3h8m	3.50 USD – 6.07 USD
Train SE4	12:57 p.m	15:27 p.m	2h30m	3.54 USD – 6.47 USD
Train SE2	13:55 p.m	16:19 p.m	2h24m	3.78 USD – 11.42 USD
Train HD4 (Heritage Train Hue - Da Nang)	14:50 p.m	17:50 p.m	3h00m	7.24 USD

3.2. Da Lat – Trai Mat train route

The train route from Da Lat station to Trai Mat promises to bring you a new experience. The Da Lat-Trai Mat train is not like the North-South passenger trains but mainly serves tourism. If you go in spring, you will be overwhelmed by the pink color of cherry blossoms. Along both sides of the road, cherry blossom trees bloom from base to top combined with the image of a train slowly passing by, creating a beautiful and poetic scene like a miniature Japan.

If you miss the spring train, you can come in the summer to experience the yellow color of wild sunflowers. In addition, at the last leg of this train trip, you can also visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, a pagoda with unique architecture and the nickname Ve Chai Pagoda.

Da Lat Station Address: 01 Quang Trung Street, Ward 09, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.
Tel: (+84) 2633 834 409 or (+84) 915 388 667
Train hours from Da Lat station to Trai Mat station: 07:45 a.m., 09:55 a.m., 12:00 a.m. and 2:05 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 18:15 p.m, 20:20 p.m.
Train Time From Trai Mat Station to Da Lat Station: 08:50 a.m., 10:55 a.m., 13:00 p.m., 15:05 p.m., 17:10 p.m., 19:15 p.m., 21:20 p.m.

Travel time: about 30 minutes

Reference ticket price: 3.10 USD – 6.03 USD/ticket/turn depending on seat type. Round-trip tickets are discounted by 25% and group tickets are discounted by 15 – 40% depending on quantity.

3.3. Da Nang – Dong Hoi train route

The Da Nang-Dong Hoi train route passes through Hai Van Pass, Son Tra Peninsula, and has a panoramic view of Da Nang Bay. The Da Nang-DDong Hoi train route is a “must try” experience in the experience of traveling by train for travel enthusiasts. With a duration of 6 hours from Da Nang station to Dong Hoi station in Quang Binh province, you have plenty of time to relax and admire the scenery throughout the journey.

- Departure Station: Da Nang Station: 202 Hai Phong Street, Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
- Arrival station: Dong Hoi Station: Sub-area 4, Nam Ly ward, Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province

List of suggested train routes from Dong Hoi Station:

Train name	Da Nang Station	Dong Hoi Station	Total travel time	Reference price
Train SE6	10:30 a.m	16:53 p.m	6h23m	7.64 USD – 14.63 USD
Train SE4	12:57 p.m	18:33 p.m	5h40m	8.68 USD – 14.67 USD
Train SE2	13:55 p.m	19:18 p.m	5h23m	9.57 USD – 29.43 USD

3.4. Muong Hoa mountain train route, Sapa

This is the longest mountain train trip in Vietnam; the Muong Hoa mountain train route is a travel experience you cannot miss when coming to Sapa. With a distance of about 2 km from the MGallery hotel to the Fansipan cable car station, you will have 6 minutes to admire the wild beauty of Hoang Lien Son mountain and Muong Hoa valley. After arriving at Muong Hoa station, passengers can take photos of the scenery and board the train back, or continue to explore Fansipan Mountain Peak.

- Address: Sapa Station, 1st floor, Sun Plaza building – No. 1, Cau May alley, Sapa Town, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province.

Muong Hoa train operating schedule:

– Monday – Friday: 07:45 a.m – 15:45 p.m

– Saturday & Holidays: 07:15 a.m – 16:15 p.m

– Sunday: 07:15 a.m – 15:45 p.m

Ticket price: 7.17 USD/person/round trip. Children under 1m get free tickets.

You can see more ticket price updates at Sunword Fansiopan Legend 2024

3.5. Da Nang – Quy Nhon train route

Traveling on the Da Nang-Quy Nhon train route will be an interesting experience for visitors; you will have the opportunity to see the panoramic view of the South Central Coast. The journey is more than 300 km long, with about 6 hours of travel from Da Nang station to Dieu Tri station. Quy Nhon will give you moments of relaxation and enjoying the beautiful scenery. From rustic countryside fields to bustling cities, from towering mountains to the blue sea with lapping waves, every place the train passes will bring different emotions to visitors.

- Departure Station: Da Nang Station: 202 Hai Phong Street, Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
- Arrival station: Dieu Tri Station: Van Hoi 2 Village, Dieu Tri Town, Tuy Phuoc District, Binh Dinh Province

List of suggested train routes from Da Nang Station to Dieu Tri Station:

Train name	Da Nang Station	Dieu Tri Station	Total travel time	Reference price
Train SE21	08:00 a.m	14:03 p.m	6h03m	8.92 USD – 32.20 USD
Train SE5	08:51 a.m	15:17 p.m	6h26m	8.64 USD – 17.89 USD
Train SE3	11:29 a.m	17:16 p.m	5h47m	9.25 USD – 17.21 USD
Train SE1	12:47 p.m	18:18 p.m	5h31m	10.05 USD – 34.01 USD
5 star luxury ship The Vietage	8:00 a.m	14:03 p.m	6h03m	About 420 USD

3.6. Sai Gon – Binh Thuan train route

The Saigon-Binh Thuan train route is one of the most beautiful train routes passing through the vast dragon fruit garden of the sunny and windy land. If you take the night train, visitors will have the opportunity to see the bright dragon fruit fields. You will travel on a road with a length of nearly 175 km and a total travel time of about 4 hours, enjoying the vast landscapes, natural scenery, and wonderful beauty of this coastal city. From Binh Thuan Station, you can go another 38 km to Ke Ga Lighthouse, Vietnam’s tallest and oldest lighthouse, dating from 1897.

- Departure Station: Saigon Station: No. 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Arrival station: Binh Thuan station: Muong Man commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, Binh Thuan province

List of suggested train routes from Saigon Station to Binh Thuan Station:

Train name	Sai Gon Station	Nha Trang Station	Total travel time	Reference price
Train SE8	06:00 a.m	9:41 a.m	3h41m	5.59 USD – 11.34 USD
Train SE22	10:20 a.m	14:23 p.m	4h03m	5.43 USD – 20.62 USD
Train SE6	15:00 p.m	18:41 p.m	3h41m	6.23 USD – 15.04 USD
Train SE4	19:00 p.m	22:26 p.m	3h36m	5.91 USD – 12.50 USD
Train SE2	20:35 p.m	23:59 p.m	3h24m	7.4 USD – 30.51 USD

4. Some notes when traveling by train

No matter which train route you choose, you should book train tickets early to get many attractive deals, as well as avoid running out of good seats about 1-2 months before your trip. You can call the train ticket sales phone number of Vietnam Railways: (+84) 2873 053 053 (Saigon station), (+84) 2473 053 053 (Hanoi), or (+84) 1900 0109. Or visit the website of a reputable travel company or the Vietnam Railways Corporation website, such as https://dsvn.vn, http://vetau.com.vn, www.vr.com.vn, or http://saigonrailway.com.vn, to book Vietnam train tickets.

Trains are a means of domestic transportation, so you need to bring your citizen identification card or passport to check in on the train.

To make the journey comfortable, you should prepare some necessary personal items and also wear comfortable clothes to rest on the train.

Remember carefully the train departure time and schedule to arrive on time and not miss your flight.

When arriving at the train station, comply with security regulations to ensure the safety of yourself and other passengers.

Do not get off the train if not necessary because the train usually only stops briefly between stations.

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5. Conclusion

Hopefully, with the sharing from Metta Voyage, you will have useful information to experience the most beautiful train routes in Vietnam with your family and friends. Don’t forget to visit our blog to see many other exciting travel experiences.