1. Overview
Luxury train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is designed with modern and luxurious amenities to meet the needs of passengers.
Currently, the 5-star train route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa with trains SE1/SE2, SE3/SE4, SE5/SE6 has been put into operation. These are high-quality trains, rated 5 stars, providing passengers with an outstanding experience in service and amenities. On these trains, you will find luxury cabins with spacious spaces, comfortable seats and personal amenities. Each seat offers privacy and is equipped with a multi-directional adjustment system for maximum passenger comfort. The train also has common dining areas, amenities such as entertainment areas with personal display screens, high-speed internet connection, and 24/7 customer care service.Â
2. How many kilometers is the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City railwayÂ
The North-South Vietnam railway line is almost parallel to the road in the direction of National Highway 1A, which was originally built by the French in the early 20th century. It has now been renovated and become an important railway connecting the South and the North of Vietnam.
Hanoi and Saigon are the two starting and ending points of the Thong Nhat route, which is about 1,730km long. It passes through nearly 40 large and small stations and takes nearly 2 days to complete this route. It may take a bit of your time, but in return you can experience interesting things such as sightseeing along the way, comfortable entertainment and food on the trip, etc.
3. Hanoi Railway Station and Ho Chi Minh City Railway Station (Saigon)
3.1. Hanoi Railway StationÂ
Hang Co Railway Station is the largest railway station in Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general (along with Saigon Railway Station). Hang Co Railway Station is now known as Hanoi Railway Station, which has marked many historical events of the capital Hanoi, Vietnam. Hang Co Railway Station serves both freight and passenger transportation. Hang Co Railway Station – Hanoi currently consists of 2 areas located in 2 districts of Hanoi:Â
- Area A: 120 Le Duan Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City. Working hours: From 8:00 a.m – 22:30 p.m.Â
- Area B (also known as Tran Quy Cap Railway Station): 01 Tran Quy Cap Street, Van Mieu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi City. Working hours: From 5:10 a.m – 6:00 a.m, 8:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m, 14:00 p.m – 17:30 p.mÂ
- Tel: (+84) 24 7305 3053Â
- Website: www.vantaiduongsathanoi.vn
3.2. Saigon Station (Ho Chi Minh City)
Saigon Railway Station is one of the largest and most important railway stations in Vietnam. Inaugurated in 1932 during the French colonial period, this station is the end point of the North-South railway line. This place not only serves long-distance trains but is also an important transit point for public transportation in the city. Saigon Railway Station is also a tourist attraction with historical and architectural value, attracting not only passengers but also tourists.
Saigon Station is located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, making it very convenient to go to the city center. Every day there are many train tickets from Hanoi to Saigon and vice versa, transporting thousands of passengers every day.
- Address: No. 01 Nguyen Thong Street, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Tel: (+84) 2873 053 053.
4. How to buy luxury train tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Booking high-quality train tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is similar to booking regular train tickets, which is booking online and booking directly at the counter at Hanoi Railway Station or booking tickets through an agent.Â
- Buy at the station: visitors can go directly to the ticket counter at the station to buy train tickets. However, buying tickets directly is prone to the situation of sold-out tickets, out of the desired ticket type on holidays and Tet.Â
- Book tickets through an agent: There are many agents selling train tickets and you can search for information on Google, however, you need to choose a reputable agent with high reliability to avoid fraud.Â
- Book tickets online via the website: For the convenience of buying train tickets easily without having to go to the station, passengers can call the Hanoi – Saigon train ticket sales phone number (+84) 2473 053 053 or (+84) 1900 0109. Or visit the official websites of Vietnam Railways Corporation: https://dsvn.vn; http://vetau.com.vn; www.vr.com.vn; www.vantaiduongsathanoi.vn; www.facebook.com/duongsathanoi; http://saigonrailway.com.vn. After booking Hanoi – Saigon train tickets online, tickets will be sent to 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 identification to check in.
5. Luxury trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
5.1. North-South train SE1Â
SE1 is a high-quality North-South unified train, running at the fastest speed on the Hanoi – Saigon route. The train is equipped with 3rd generation cars – the latest generation with standard airline seat cushions and free meal amenities. SE1 runs daily and has the fewest stops in the North-South train system. SE1 train has an average ticket price, not much different from the price of trains running on the same routeÂ
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- Itinerary: 1 day 9 hours 55 minutesÂ
- Stops: 22 stopsÂ
- Departure station: Hanoi: 20:55 p.mÂ
- Arrival station: Saigon: 6:50 a.m (+2)Â
- Reference ticket price for high-quality seats in 2024:
Seat class Code Ticket price
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1M 64.52 USD
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1Mv 65.93 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2M 60.26 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2Mv 61.67 USD
The compartment has two VIP beds AnLv2M 127.88 USD
Cushioned chair NML56 40.08 USD
Cushioned chair NML56V 40.88 USD
5.2. North-South Train SE3
The SE3 Hanoi – Saigon train is considered the most beautiful train with top quality on the North-South unified railway. SE3 has European standard seats, sleeper cars with luxurious interiors, corridors on sleeper cars are equipped with lights and pictures introducing famous tourist destinations of Vietnam, clean hand wash basins, and automatic sensor door system, ensuring safety for passengers when moving between cars. SE3 train will help you have the best journey from North to South.Â
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- Itinerary: 1 day 10 hours 25 minutesÂ
- Stops: 24 stopsÂ
- Departure station: Hanoi: 19:20 p.mÂ
- Arrival station: Saigon: 05:45 a.m (+2)Â
- Reference price of high-quality seat type in 2024:
Seat class Code Ticket price
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1M 64.76 USD
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1Mv 66.17 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2M 60.58 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2Mv 61.99 USD
Cushioned chair NML56 40.04 USD
Cushioned chair NML56V 40.84 USD
5.3. North-South Train SE5Â
Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has officially put the new, high-quality passenger train SE5/SE6 on the Hanoi – Saigon route and vice versa into operation since January 10, 2018. The ticket price for this new train is the same as that of regular trains. This is a modern train, the seats and beds are all newly built, clean, polite and luxurious. Another special thing is that the air conditioner can be adjusted in each compartment, quite different from previous train cars.Â
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- Itinerary: 1 day 13 hours 48 minutesÂ
- Stops: 34 stopsÂ
- Departure station: Hanoi: 15:30 p.mÂ
- Arrival station: Saigon: 5:18 a.m (+2)Â
- Reference price for high-quality seats in 2024:
Seat class Code Ticket price
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1M 63.24 USD
1st floor, four - bed compartment AnLT1Mv 64.64 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2M 59.22 USD
2nd floor, four - bed compartment AnLT2Mv 60.62 USD
Cushioned chair NML56 35.86 USD
Cushioned chair NML56V 36.66 USD
5.4. Sjourney – Vietnam’s leading luxury trainÂ
In addition, you can experience the North-South railway journey (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City) in the most wonderful and luxurious way by Vietnam’s leading luxury train with SJourney. With SJourney, you will experience the full 8-day, 7-night travel itinerary that will let you experience the beauty of the S-shaped country with daily tours and activities in Quang Binh, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Saigon. You will discover the exquisite flavors of Vietnamese cuisine on the luxury train journey with SJourney and experience exclusive and captivating performances, introducing the vibrant traditions of Vietnamese art, music and dance.Â
- Address: No. 5 Lot 1C Trung Yen 11, Yen Hoa Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi City,Â
- Hotline: +84-975-119-466Â
- Reference price in 2025: 8610 USD/person (reserve your spot now before september and receive 10% discount on your journey)Â
- Email: [email protected]Â
- Website: https://vietnamluxuryexpress.com/#Â
6. Conclusion
This is the top 4 luxury trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City that you should experience when traveling by North-South train that Metta Voyage shares with you. Hope you will have the most exciting trip when coming to Vietnam. Don’t forget to visit our Blog to see more exciting travel experiences
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