Introduction
Violette Trains is a Vietnamese private railway company connecting Hanoi and Lao Cai, as well as Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Saigon.
Trains operated by Violette Trains
Violette Trains operate their own passenger cars that are attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways locomotives, departing and arriving with the same schedule.
Violette Trains also operates their own compartments in standard passenger cars operated by Vietnam Railways.
Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers. Customers who wish to enjoy some privacy by reserving the whole compartment can select the maximum number of passengers and purchase all the tickets.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.
Routes
Destinations
Violette Trains serves the following destinations in Vietnam:
Northern Vietnam
Hanoi–Lao Cai railway
The Hanoi–Lao Cai railway line connects Hanoi and Lao Cai, in the Northwestern Mountains of Vietnam. Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station and return from Lao Cai Railway Station.
Train routes to Lao Cai
Central Vietnam
North–South railway
The North–South railway line connects Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station and arrive at Saigon Railway Station stopping in the major stations along Central Vietnam, such us Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Dieu Tri, Nha Trang, Phan Rang–Thap Cham, Binh Thuan and other secondary stations.
Train routes to Hanoi
Train routes to Ninh Binh
Train routes to Dong Hoi
Train routes to Hue
Train routes to Da Nang
Train routes to Nha Trang
Train routes to Ho Chi Minh
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the train fares:
| Violette Trains | Change time/date |
| Fare Sleeper 2-Berth (Private cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 2-Berth (Private cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to change your booking with Violette Trains, please Contact Us. This option is available until 48 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Violette Trains. Change fees will apply.
No change for tickets on public holidays.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the train fares:
| Violette Trains | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Sleeper 2-Berth (Private cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 2-Berth (Private cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Violette Trains, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund. This option is available until 3 days before departure.
Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.
- 30% of the ticket fare + 50,000 VND per ticket if the ticket has been issued
- 50% of the ticket fare + 50,000 VND per ticket if 3 days to departure
- No refund if less than 3 days to departure or departure on public holiday