Luxury Train From Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang: 2027 Guide

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Experience Vietnam in style with the luxury train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang, a scenic journey blending comfort and adventure! Aboard the modern SE22 train, enjoy plush sleeper cabins, gourmet dining, and breathtaking views of rice fields and mountains. This premium train ride from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang is perfect for exploring Central Vietnam. Extend your trip to Hoi An, Hue, or Nha Trang for an unforgettable Vietnam adventure!

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Ship / train	Route	Length	Size	Good to know	From, per person	Quote
SJourney	Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City, stops in Quang Binh, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet	3+ nights	Set departures	All-inclusive 8-day, 7-night rail journey in Indochine style, with daily excursions and on-board performances	From US$8,60013-day private tour incl. the SJourney journey · golf version 8 days from US$7,750	Ask for a quote
The Vietage by AnantaraLuxury Collection	Da Nang – Quy Nhon – Nha Trang (daytime)	Day trip	1 carriage, 6 booths, 12 guests	About 6 hours Da Nang–Quy Nhon, 5 hours Quy Nhon–Nha Trang; three-course meal or afternoon tea, free-flow drinks, 15-minute treatment	Rate in your quote	Ask for a quote
Heritage Line VioletLuxury Collection	Bai Tu Long Bay (eastern Ha Long)	2 nights	6 suites	Private balconies and in-suite jacuzzis, 1930s Art Deco styling; two-night circuit	From US$9102 guests sharing, two-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Heritage Line YlangLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay	2 nights	10 suites, max 20 guests	Suites 40–54 sqm with balconies; wellness programme (tai chi, spa, meditation)	From US$8402 guests sharing, two-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Heritage Line GingerLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay	1 night	12 suites	Suites 37–50 sqm with balconies, terrace-deck pool; village cycle, cooking class, kayaking	From US$4302 guests sharing, one-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Heritage Cruises Binh ChuanLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay (Cat Ba), from Tuan Chau Marina	1 night · 2 nights · 3+ nights	20 suites	Boutique ship, one to three nights	Rate in your quote	Ask for a quote
Capella CruiseLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay, from Tuan Chau International Port	1 night · 2 nights · 3+ nights	30 suites	Balcony or terrace in every suite, two family suites for five, pool and slide	From US$2602 guests sharing, one-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Indochine GrandLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay, from Tuan Chau Port	1 night · 2 nights	32 cabins, 64 guests	Launched 2025 by Indochina Sails; private balconies on every cabin	From US$2102 guests sharing, one-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Paradise GrandLuxury Collection	Lan Ha Bay, from Tuan Chau Island	1 night · 2 nights	39 cabins	Balcony or terrace in every cabin; caves, kayaking, open-air cinema	From US$1802 guests sharing, one-night cruise	Ask for a quote
Paradise Elegance	Ha Long Bay	1 night · 2 nights	—	Classic overnight ship on the main Ha Long routes	From US$4172-day tour · 3 days from US$835	Ask for a quote
Indochine Cruises	Lan Ha Bay	1 night · 2 nights	—	Quieter southern bay	From US$3912-day tour · 3 days from US$782	Ask for a quote
Mon Cheri	Lan Ha Bay	2 nights	18 cabins (Mon Cheri 1)	Designed for families; jacuzzi pool and mini golf on the sundeck	From US$4203-day tour	Ask for a quote
Ha Long day cruise	Ha Long Bay, return to Hanoi the same evening	Day trip	—	One day from Hanoi	From US$981-day tour	Ask for a quote
Heritage Line The JahanLuxury Collection	Saigon ⇄ Siem Reap	3+ nights	26 staterooms & suites	Private balconies, colonial-India decor; 7 nights, or 3- and 4-night sections	Rate in your quote	Ask for a quote
Aqua MekongLuxury Collection	Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap	3+ nights	40 guests	Modern expedition ship, about one crew member per guest; 3, 4 or 7 nights	Rate in your quote	Ask for a quote
Victoria Mekong	Mekong Delta – Phnom Penh	2 nights · 3+ nights	—	Crosses from Vietnam into Cambodia	From US$1,6875-day tour · Ho Chi Minh City–Tan Chau 3 days from US$565	Ask for a quote
RV Mekong Princess	Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City	3+ nights	—	Angkor and the Mekong in one trip	From US$2,0168-day tour	Ask for a quote
Cai Be Princess	Mekong Delta, day trip from Ho Chi Minh City	Day trip	—	A day on the river	From US$1241-day tour	Ask for a quote

“From” = lowest published price per adult on the linked Metta page (tour packages include the rest of the tour; Luxury Collection rates: 2 guests sharing, regular season). “Length” = nights of the trip or cruise. Your final price is in your written quote; we take a 30% deposit to confirm.

1. Overview

Traveling by luxury train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang is a unique and interesting option that you should not miss

Da Nang is a beautiful coastal city in the Central region of Vietnam, evenly divided between the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang is also the center of 3 world cultural heritages: Hue Imperial City, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary. Da Nang is always the third largest city in the country, with convenient transportation, you will certainly not have any difficulty getting to Da Nang.

There are many different forms of transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang for you to choose from. The high-quality trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang (SE22 and SE21) of Vietnam Railways Corporation running in both directions between Ho Chi Minh City and the coastal city of Da Nang, equipped with modern facilities, were officially inaugurated on April 27, 2024, at Saigon Station and still run daily on this route.

2. Summary of the high-quality train journey from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang (SE22)

• Itinerary: From Saigon Station to Da Nang Station, about 1043 km
• Departure from Saigon Station: No. 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrival time: 05:40 the next morning (late-2026 timetable)
• Ending at Da Nang Station: 202 Hai Phong Street, Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City.
• Departure time: late morning (around 10:15 a.m. at the time of writing; check the current timetable on dsvn.vn)
• Travel time: about 19.5 hours.
• Number of stations SE22 train stops on the route: about 20 stations

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3. Ticket prices for the train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang

Fares depend on the seat or berth type (soft seat, 6-berth or 4-berth sleeper, VIP cabin), the travel date and how early you book; weekends, holidays and Tet cost more. Check the current fare on the official Vietnam Railways site before you go, or let us book the train as part of a south-to-north train & flight tour.

4. How to book luxury train tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang

Booking high-quality train tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang is similar to booking regular train tickets, which is booking online and booking directly at the counter at Saigon Station or booking tickets through an agent.

Buy at the station: Visitors can go directly to the ticket counter at Saigon Station to buy train tickets. However, buying tickets directly is likely to run out of tickets, or the desired ticket type is out of stock on holidays and Tet.

Book tickets through an agent: There are many train ticket agents, and you can search for information on Google; however, you need to choose a reputable agent with high reliability to avoid fraud.

Book tickets online through the website: For the convenience of buying train tickets easily without having to go to the station, passengers can call the phone number or website of Vietnam Railways Corporation.

– Buy on the website: https://dsvn.vn (the official Vietnam Railways ticketing site) or the official Vietnam Railways mobile app.

– Buy via e-wallet app Momo, ViettelPay, etc.

– Call the ticket sales hotline (+84) 2873 053 053; 19001520 (Saigon).

After booking your train tickets online, tickets will be sent to your email, Zalo, sms, Facebook… You print the ticket or take a picture of this ticket and bring it with you to the station, present it with your ID to check in.

5. Outstanding features of the luxury train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang

5.1. Modern and Convenient Design

The luxury train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang (SE22 train) is designed in a modern style, bringing a sense of comfort and convenience to passengers. The exterior of the train is newly painted with white, gray, and blue as the main colors, creating an elegant and professional appearance.

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The interior has been completely improved. The carriages are more spacious and airy than traditional trains. All interior equipment has been completely replaced, including a wifi system to ensure passengers can access the internet. The air conditioning system has been replaced with ball eyes, which can be adjusted with knobs to adjust the wind direction, increase or decrease the temperature; at both ends of the carriage, there are LED screens integrating information and regulations of the Railway Industry, etc.

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5.2. Sleeper Carriage

The sleeper car is designed luxuriously, cozy, fully equipped with amenities, each bed is equipped with a reading light, integrated phone charger via USB port, and equipped with completely new mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, and curtains. The doors on the car are all equipped with automatic fixing devices to reduce vibration and sound during train operation.

5.2.1. 4-berth air-conditioned sleeper cabin on train SE22

The 4-berth sleeper cabin on train SE22 (soft sleeper) is a great choice for passengers who want a comfortable and convenient trip. Especially for passengers traveling long distances, traveling with children, or the elderly. Train SE22 has many 4-berth air-conditioned sleeper cabins. Each train car is divided into 7 compartments, each compartment has 4 beds divided into 2 floors, including 2 beds on the first floor and 2 beds on the second floor. The soft sleeper bed is 78x190cm in size, with a mattress thickness of 5cm.

5.2.2. Air-conditioned 6-compartment bed on train SE22

Hard sleeper is the name of the air-conditioned 6-compartment bed on the train SE22. Each car usually has 7 compartments, each compartment has 6 beds divided into 3 floors. The bed is covered with a mattress about 3 cm thick, measuring 78x190cm. For the 6-compartment bed, the distance between the floors will be narrower than the 4-compartment bed.

In addition to the 4-bed – 6-bed cars, the train also has 1 car with 3 VIP compartments, each with 2 sofa-style seats, for passengers who want private space (as announced at the 2024 launch; check availability when you book).

5.3. Seat Carriage

In particular, train SE22/21 has a seat car in which the Vietnam Railways has for the first time put into operation a type of seat that can rotate 180 degrees to serve passengers. Therefore, passengers can comfortably adjust their seat direction to suit their needs, no longer having to worry about motion sickness due to sitting in the opposite direction when the train is running. For now, this type of seat is equipped on the 1-seat car of the train SE21/22.

5.4. Dining car with a buffet menu of many dishes like a restaurant

The dining car is designed, re-furnished, and located in the middle of the train for the convenience of passengers at both ends, reducing travel time and creating a space for interaction, connection, and common activities for passengers on the train. The dining tables are spacious, decorated in bright colors, and serve up to 50 guests at a time. The car serves about 30 dishes, with Vietnamese or European meals.

5.5. Modern Toilets

One of the outstanding improvements of the SE22/21 train is the spacious and modern toilets. The toilet area has been expanded to 1.4 meters and new ceramic sinks have been installed, anti-humidity floor mats have been installed, exhaust fans have been installed, and a waste treatment system with advanced technology to minimize odors. These improvements not only improve the quality of service but also bring convenience and cleanliness to passengers.

5.6. Professional train attendants

Along with investment in equipment, the attendants on the train are also selected from those with a lot of experience, good communication skills, and the ability to communicate in English; the uniforms for attendants serving on the train are also specially designed.

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5.7. VIP waiting room

In parallel with the renovation of equipment and service quality on the train, Vietnam Railways Corporation also invested in renovating, refurbishing, and putting into operation VIP waiting rooms to serve passengers at Saigon Station and Da Nang Station. Accordingly, passengers on SE21/SE22 trains or some other high-quality trains will be arranged in a waiting room and have their own exit and boarding.

5.8. Some specific, unique experiences that tourists can experience on the SE22 train

Enjoy the beautiful scenery: On the journey, tourists can admire the majestic beauty of Vietnam, such as immense rice fields, majestic high mountains, and poetic rivers.

Experience life on the train: Tourists can experience life on the train with modern amenities and attentive service.

Enjoy local specialties: On the train, tourists can enjoy specialties of the localities that the train passes through, such as mango cake, grilled spring rolls, and can buy some Nha Trang specialties as gifts, etc. The train stops the longest at Nha Trang station and Dieu Tri station, with a stop time of 11-12 minutes.

Interact with local people: Tourists have the opportunity to interact with local people and learn about the culture of different regions.

6. Conclusion

Hopefully, the travel instructions from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and information about luxury trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang that Metta Voyage shares will help you have a wonderful journey. Don’t forget to visit our  blog to discover more exciting travel experiences.

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Is the luxury train worth it? Our advice

The SE22 leaves Ho Chi Minh City in the late morning and takes about 19.5 hours with around 20 stops, so it suits travellers who see the journey itself as part of the holiday, watching the countryside of south and central Vietnam from a sleeper cabin. A domestic flight is much quicker, which is why many of our guests fly one leg and take the train for a scenic section.

Luxury train Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang FAQ

How long is the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang?
The SE22 departs Saigon at 10:15 and reaches Da Nang at 05:40 the next morning, about 19.5 hours (late-2026 timetable); the SE21 runs back from Da Nang at 07:55, arriving at 04:35. It takes about 19.5 hours, stopping at around 20 stations before it reaches Da Nang Station on Hai Phong Street.

How much does the train cost?
The fare depends on the seat or berth, the date and how early you book, and weekends and holidays cost more. Check the live fare on dsvn.vn when you book. The SJourney luxury journey is a different product, sold as a package on set dates.

What cabins does the SE22 have?
Air-conditioned 4-berth and 6-berth sleeper cabins, seat carriages, a dining car with a buffet menu and a VIP waiting room at the station.

Is there a luxury train between Da Nang and Nha Trang?
Yes. The Vietage by Anantara attaches private-compartment carriages to scheduled trains: Da Nang 07:55 → Quy Nhon 14:11 → Nha Trang 19:18, and Nha Trang 14:03 → Da Nang 23:21 (timetable from 15 May 2026). Its official booking page lists US$475 per journey for 2026, service and tax included.

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