Vietnam Rail
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- Popular Routes
- Stations
- Reviews
- Schedule and Timetable
About Vietnam Rail
Vietnam Rail offers straightforward and hassle-free online booking of train tickets with 12Gо. Other travellers’ reviews will help you plan the route and choose the ticket class that suits you best. Take a train to give your journey an old-school flavour with an overnight long-haul sleeper or add a super modern twist by jumping on a highspeed express that will reach your destination in a whisk. Railway travel is always full of character and emotions. Mingle with fellow passengers or opt for a private high-end compartment. Vietnam Rail offers a bunch of choices to make your experience unforgettable and enjoyable. Be sure to double-check the date of your travel, fare, type of your ticket, and other conditions and restrictions before you confirm your booking.
Vietnam Rail Popular Stations
Vietnam Rail’s route map features the following stations:
- Nha Trang
- Da Nang
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Mau A
- Cho Sy
- Di An
- Dong Ha
- Viet Tri
- Minh Le
- Dong Le
- Van Gia
- My Duc
- Long Bien
- Binh Thuan
- Da Lat
- Bao Ha
- Cam Giang
- Trai Hut
- Song Mao
- Quy Nhon
- Ninh Binh
- Hai Duong
- Nam Dinh
- Tam Ky
- Phu Ly
- Sapa Lao Cai
- Thuong Ly
- Dong Anh
- Quang Ngai
- Thap Cham
- Tuy Hoa
- Bim Son
- Yen Vien
- Pho Lu
- La Hai
- Hue
- Yen Vien
- Minh Khoi
- Hai Phong
- Bim Son
- Huong Pho
- Yen Trung
- Yen Bai
- Gia Lam
- Tra Kieu
- Dong Hoi
- My Trach
- Bong Son
- Hanoi
- Phu Tho
- Long Khanh
- Ninh Hoa
- Nui Thanh
- Phan Thiet Train Station
- Trai Mat
- Phu Thai
- Tho Loc
- Phan Thiet
- Thanh Hoa
- Phuc Yen
- Vinh Yen
- Bong Son
- Dong Ha
- Bien Hoa
- Dieu Tri
- Vinh
- Nam Dinh
- Suoi Kiet
- Duc Pho
- Lang Khay
- Lang Co
Vietnam Rail Top Destinations
Here is the list of routes covered by Vietnam Rail which are always in high demand with the travellers:
- Da Nang - Hue
- Hanoi - Ninh Binh
- Hue - Da Nang
- Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang
- Nha Trang - Da Nang
- Ninh Binh - Hanoi
- Da Nang - Nha Trang
- Da Nang - Binh Dinh
- Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang
- Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi - Da Nang
- Ninh Binh - Da Nang
- Binh Dinh - Da Nang
- Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City
- Lao Cai - Hanoi
- Da Nang - Hanoi
- Ninh Binh - Hue
- Da Nang - Dong Hoi
- Ninh Binh - Dong Hoi
- Da Nang - Ninh Binh
- Hanoi - Lao Cai
- Hue - Ninh Binh
- Dong Hoi - Da Nang
- Binh Dinh - Nha Trang
- Hue - Dong Hoi
- Nha Trang - Binh Dinh
- Hanoi - Hue
- Hanoi - Hai Phong
- Dong Hoi - Hue
- Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi
- Dong Hoi - Ninh Binh
- Hue - Hanoi
- Hai Phong - Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Thuan
- Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi - Dong Hoi
- Nha Trang - Phu Yen
- Binh Thuan - Da Nang
- Dong Hoi - Hanoi
- Binh Thuan - Ho Chi Minh City
- Lao Cai - Gia Lam
- Binh Dinh - Ho Chi Minh City
- Binh Duong - Da Nang
- Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Dinh
- Da Nang - Phu Yen
- Da Nang - Quang Ngai
- Da Nang - Binh Duong
- Phu Yen - Nha Trang
- Da Nang - Binh Thuan
- Nha Trang - Phan Rang
- Binh Thuan - Nha Trang
- Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Rang
- Nha Trang - Binh Thuan
- Ho Chi Minh City - Hue
- Phu Yen - Da Nang
- Gia Lam - Lao Cai
- Hue - Nha Trang
- Nghe An - Hanoi
- Hue - Ho Chi Minh City
- Ninh Binh - Nghe An
- Binh Dinh - Phu Yen
- Hue - Binh Dinh
- Binh Duong - Nha Trang
- Quang Ngai - Quang Binh
- Quang Ngai - Da Nang
- Nha Trang - Hanoi
- Hanoi - Nghe An
- Phan Rang - Ho Chi Minh City
- Nha Trang - Binh Duong
- Phan Rang - Nha Trang
- Binh Dinh - Binh Thuan
- Nghe An - Dong Hoi
- Phu Yen - Ho Chi Minh City
- Binh Thuan - Binh Dinh
- Ninh Binh - Ho Chi Minh City
- Phan Rang - Da Nang
- Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Yen
- Hanoi - Nha Trang
- Binh Dinh - Hue
- Hai Phong - Gia Lam
- Quang Ngai - Binh Dinh
- Nha Trang - Hue
- Lao Cai - Yen Bai
- Binh Duong - Hanoi
- Gia Lam - Hai Phong
- Quang Nam - Binh Dinh
- Hanoi - Binh Duong
- Da Nang - Dong Ha
- Nghe An - Ninh Binh
- Dong Hoi - Nghe An
- Binh Thuan - Binh Duong
- Nghe An - Hue
- Nghe An - Da Nang
- Phu Yen - Binh Dinh
- Binh Duong - Binh Thuan
- Hanoi - Nam Dinh
- Da Nang - Nghe An
- Ho Chi Minh City - Ninh Binh
- Binh Dinh - Phan Rang
- Yen Bai - Hanoi
Vietnam Rail Ticket Prices & Train Classes
To get most of your train ride to choose the class of your ticket wisely. Consider the length of your trip, the time of the day, and your own preferences. For longer travels by night, first or second-class tickets in a sleeper coach might be the best solution. Both options allow you to sleep your night away as comfortably as it gets on a train and save the precious daytime of your vacation. Note that sometimes first-class tickets cannot be booked for short couple-of-hours trips on a longer itinerary. They are often reserved for travellers who cover the whole route from departure to the terminal station. Yet second-class sleepers of sometimes soft seats are a decent alternative if 4-5 hours bring you to your point B. Check what is included in the price. Linen and towels may or may not be provided for overnight trips as water, snacks, or toiletries. It is always a good idea to bring some layers on board as air-conditioning or heating may fail to meet your standards.
Travel by Train: Pros & Cons
Pros of Train Travel
- Railway travel is an ideal solution to beat traffic. While delays are sometimes possible for various reasons, in general, neither rush-hour, long weekends nor high season fever will ruin your timing with railways.
- Online booking of railway tickets saves you a lot of time. For many destinations, tickets can be booked as long as 90 days before your travel date which brings planning to a new level. Yet last-minute deals are often available, too. There is no need to go to the train station to book either – do it wherever you want.
- In many cases, train tickets are much more affordable than air tickets. On certain routes, the length of travel by high-speed trains equals or even beats air travel if you consider the time you spend in the airport for check-in and going through security and/or customs formalities.
- Very often, railway stations are located in the center of the city. It saves you a lot of time to reach your accommodation. Older railway stations often have the added bonus of being super atmospheric occupying historical buildings. Travelling to/from such stations can be considered a worthy point of your whole travel plan.
- Besides saving you daytime for other more enjoyable things, a night on a train is a good way to cut your hotel expenses. If it is a sleeper you opt for, you may expect to sleep quite well, too. Well, better than on a sleeper bus for sure!
- There are luxury trains serving some routes, and it is definitely an experience to try at least once in your life.
Cons of Train Travel
- The longer the distance – the longer the train ride, and if you have to cover a considerable mileage, it will be very time-consuming. So sometimes air travel is a better alternative even if costlier.
- Connections with your onward transport should be planned with extra care. Though the timetables are normally set, delays and cancellations are always possible due to a variety of reasons. Another thing to consider is the location of the station where your train arrives or departs from. There is more than one train station in certain cities and locations, which sometimes causes confusion.
- One of the most common complaints about trains on certain routes is cleanliness. It mostly concerns the cheapest class coaches and toilets.
- Stops are not always clearly announced or marked during some train trips. Electronic screens do solve this issue easily but are not present everywhere. So ensure you track your stop with GPS or just ask a conductor if any.
Vietnam Rail Stations
Mau ACho SyDi AnDong HaViet TriMinh LeDong LeVan GiaMy DucLong BienBinh ThuanNha TrangDa LatBao HaCam GiangTrai HutDa NangSong MaoQuy NhonNinh BinhHai DuongNam DinhTam KyPhu LySapa Lao CaiThuong LyDong AnhQuang NgaiThap ChamTuy HoaBim SonYen VienPho LuLa HaiHueYen VienMinh KhoiHai PhongBim SonHuong PhoYen TrungYen BaiGia LamTra KieuDong HoiMy TrachBong SonHanoiPhu ThoLong KhanhNinh HoaNui ThanhPhan Thiet Train StationHo Chi Minh CityTrai MatPhu ThaiTho LocPhan ThietThanh HoaPhuc YenVinh YenBong SonDong HaBien HoaDieu TriVinhNam DinhSuoi KietDuc PhoLang KhayLang Co
Vietnam Rail Company Reviews
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Kim WThe staff were rude. The beds were very uncomfortable and the cabins very cold. The toilets were very dirty with urine all over the seat and floor. There was nowhere to sit with a group of people. Overall a very bad experience, particularly given we paid more than $100 AUD per person. I would not recommend.
Train Level 1 6 beds compartment, Vietnam Rail, Sep 28, 2026
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Zehavit SThere was music playing outloud by the staff. There were water running in the carriage. There was someone smoking in the carriage.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 26, 2026
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Semra “There was a noise all the night that we cannot sleep wel
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 25, 2026
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Natalie HCan’t choose seats so was assigned into economy class even though there was plenty of space on the rest of the train. Dirty and uncomfortable
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 24, 2026
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Lisa DThe train was so loud since the automatic doors that close off the railway carrage were constantly open.
And the train took sooo long for just 250km. I should’ve taken a grab instead..
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 22, 2026
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Patrick MWe had 2nd class sleeper berths. Ok for our trip of 9 hrs.
Better than soft seat sit up.
A lot more expensive but for us Australians it was worth it
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 19, 2026
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Nancy COverall everything was great, I just would’ve helped if all the stops were clearly listed somewhere.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 17, 2026
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Patrick MSoft Seats were very comfortable. Views amazing
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 13, 2026
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Jeff PThe train was awesome
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 11, 2026
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Harvey HVery clean. Safe, private. Views were awesome and so was the food. Please add wine in the food cart
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Sep 10, 2026
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Jean PHappy I chose to travel by rail and not by air
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 9, 2026
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Caleb SStaff were quite rude and so unhelpful, the food on the train was some of the worst we’ve had in Vietnam
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Sep 8, 2026
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Angela OValuew for money, cigarette smell coming into our room from people smoking outside, used bed cover.
Train 4 beds cabin upper berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 7, 2026
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Angela OValuew for money, cigarette smell coming into our room from people smoking outside, used bed cover.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 7, 2026
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Ian HEasy to use - Find your destination and starting point and the options appear for you to select
Train Level 3 6 beds compartment, Vietnam Rail, Sep 7, 2026
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Jean-Philippe AToo expensive for the service, the manager of the wagon was pushing for us to spend more to get a cabin private (we were in a 4 seats/dormitory) compartment i believe he was looking for cah for himself, bossing around on every move we made. compartment was too cold with non possible control of temperature, just less power or more power… restaurant tables were dirty…really bot the experience we were looking for
Train 4 beds cabin upper berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 3, 2026
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Yasmin CThe bed was very uncomfortable and felt as hard as concrete or wood. The ride was also very bumpy, and the bed was quite small, which made it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. In addition, both the cabin and the toilets were very small and not particularly clean.
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Sep 2, 2026
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Philipp SPerfect, communication, driver was on time and pick-up / drop-off location as communicated. Very new and comfortable limousine with massage seat :) The drive was relaxing and I felt safe.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Sep 2, 2026
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Alexandra BVery dirty train with cockroaches
Train 4 beds cabin upper berth, Vietnam Rail, Sep 1, 2026
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Mae RThe staff were great and friendly. Onboard meals was good in a reasonable price. However 6beds in a cabin isnt a good idea for me. Cant sit, not spacious, a bit uncomfortable.
Train 6 beds cabin middle berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 31, 2026
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Ulrich JJourney was nice. Good Train experience.
But if you receive seats on the right side of the train, your view isn’t that nice. Sitting on the left side you have an amazing view.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 30, 2026
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Ian HSeat 25 in carriage 2 would not lock into the upright position. It would default to the fully reclined position. It was impossible to sit up without it falling back.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 29, 2026
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Glyn KTravel by train is our favourite mode of transport and 12Go made it easy to book and pay in advance. It would have been even better if a menu showing what food and drink was available and the cost.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 29, 2026
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Robert DGreat experience, easy to navigat, no confusion on where to go, plenty of snacks available on the wy
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 28, 2026
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Manuel AOperator made us wait as early as 1140 for a 1200 schedule. Turns out we were last to be picked up, so we ended up in the front seats (less comfortable than the plush seats at the back, but nice view). However the nice view also allowed observation of the driver, at some point in the journey (at least 30 minutes, between 1PM - 2PM) a friend of his (likely a driver), called (could hear traffic in the background), then continued with SMS messaging. While the driver is skilled, this is still dangerous as there were times he was texting with both hands, and distracted for a few seconds. No hard brakes or near misses but still a dangerous situation which should call for the driver to be reprimanded that safety is more important than his social chatter with his friend. Also, when the limousine van arrived in Hue, we were transferred to another vehicle (a pickup) for the last 1 km (which I don't understand the reason why) which was IMO unnecessary although the delay was just for a few minutes.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 27, 2026
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Yvette GI didn’t had the best view from where I sat
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 27, 2026
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Antje KGood seats, on time, airco and great views. On top, they came multiple time with good and drinks
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 26, 2026
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Jan MIt was a nice train ride.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 26, 2026
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Bo LTrain very slow
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 26, 2026
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PeterJan HEasy to book. An md trust
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 25, 2026
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Dr AIt was a wonderful Train Trip, thanks , I can recommand it to everybody
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 22, 2026
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Mark PToilet smelt, roof leaking quite bad onto the floor and peoples bags, conductors very loud and rude. Seat broken But that’s Vietnam
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 21, 2026
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Gergo BIt was a really comfortable and beautiful trip for us. We are currently our honeymoon and makes it perfect! We bought a 2 bad vip cabin and its rella worth it!
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Aug 18, 2026
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Niray BOptions given weren’t the best.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 18, 2026
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Helena VGreat! The train was on time to arrive and arrived at my destination on time as well. The staff member in my carriage (5) was great. He remembered my stop and came to get me when we almost arrived. This was great because the English loudspeaker in the train announcing the stops was extremely quiet, and I don’t speak Vietnamese. Vietnamese woman with food carts came by often. The bathroom was clean.
I booked a level 1 (lower bunk) 4 bed compartment which was spacious enough, had a pillow and blanket and power outlets. No other passengers had booked the berth I was in so I had the room to myself which was great!
Only downside I would say is there were a few children running up and down the carriage screaming, they were just playing and having a good time, but would’ve been helpful if staff managed that better as it was a long train ride!
Train Level 1 4 beds compartment, Vietnam Rail, Aug 18, 2026
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Stacey DThe train was
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 17, 2026
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Sandra JEasy fast booking
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 16, 2026
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Nicola WI really enjoyed the experience but the beds were very hard and the toilets could do with an upgrade. The service was good and everything was straight forward.
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Aug 15, 2026
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Peter The overall journey was quite comfortable. The train staff and facilities available were very good
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 15, 2026
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Gregory HBuying the ticket was straight forward, the only thing I didn't like was the insurance was automatically charged, and I didn't realize until I paid, this should not be added, there should be an option to add, with no insurance to start with, not remove insurance, this is very deceptive. The train journey was very good.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 12, 2026
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Nicole TWe went fo
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 5, 2026
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Andrew BIt was a very easy selection to get the train and staff were and the porters at the station were equally as helpful thank you guys
Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Aug 1, 2026
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Nicola BNo air con in carriage, and cramped seats
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 1, 2026
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Lorna LEasy booking platform for Vietnam trains. Rememver to un tick the insurance box before final paymnet as it automatically adds it on.
Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Aug 1, 2026
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Lorna LEasy booking platform for Vietnam trains. Rember to un tick the insurance box before final payment if you don't need it as it automatically adds it on.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Aug 1, 2026
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Kim RThe staff at the station were very helpful.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Jul 31, 2026
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MICHEL GWaiting for the train wasnt confortable ( train station too small , no place left for luggage , there was no ATM around and I light to walking a long way before findng one ) but the trip was confortable .
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Jul 30, 2026
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Elizabeth WVery comfortable soft seat coach. Clean and good air con.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Jul 28, 2026
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Julie DBetter to sit on a seat than the annoying bus beds
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Jul 26, 2026
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Yvette TSays on the confirmation no need to to print tickets, got to the station - told you should have printed tickets, caused mass panic until a security guard came to the rescue.
Train Soft Seat, Vietnam Rail, Jul 26, 2026