after we cleaned the windows so that we hat a better view and the table ( the toiletpaper was black) it was a bit more komfotable. We took the train in the morning, we like to make sightseeing by train. Surprisingly it was a sleepingtrain with 4 beds. The beds were still covered, so this was quite clean. We were happy to be the only one so we could sit strait on the lower beds. The floor? We had shoes on, but it was swept! After going by train in several countrys in the world it was something we did not expect.
Train was as described - an old train but seats clearly marked so you know you’re on the right place and the guards helped. There is enough room above the seats for rucksacks which was great as we kept everything with us. The toilets were also ok just need your own paper.
The bus was confortable but the worse experience during the break for lunch the bus left without us while they had our passport and luggage ! He told us we have 20 min break we left for 15min and once back they were gone ! One men told them that they have to wait for us but the driver didn’t care we had to take a tuk tuk to join the border it’s unacceptable. Happily we were close to the border.
When we reach the border they were there and they didn’t care about us at all, they don’t speak English so they couldn’t understand what we were saying.
The train was on time which was a nice surprise as I’d read that trains in Vietnam are always delayed. The staff were kind and very helpful. The seat was somewhat uncomfortable as it kept tilting back and the other passengers around me had trouble sharing the space but that shouldn’t reflect on the train operator. I would use this service again.