Vietnam Railways

Introduction

Vietnam Railways is the state-owned railway operator in Vietnam, connecting Hanoi, Lao Cai, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Rang, Phan Thiet and Ho Chi Minh.

Trains operated by Vietnam Railways

Vietnam Railways operates trains pulled by diesel locomotives circulating at a top speed of 80 km/h.

Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers and Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

Routes

We facilitate advance ticket booking for trains operated by Vietnam Railways.

Stations SP1/2 SP3/4
Hanoi
Gia Lam
Yen Vien
Yen Bai
Lao Cai
Stations MR1/2
Hanoi
Gia Lam
Dong Dang
Pingxiang
Nanning
Stations HP1/2 LP3/2 LP5/6 LP7/8
Hanoi
Long Bien
Gia Lam
Hai Duong
Hai Phong
Stations SE1/2 SE3/4 SE5/6 SE7/8 SE19/20 SE21/22 SNT1/2
Hanoi
Ninh Binh
Thanh Hoa
Vinh
Dong Hoi
Hue
Da Nang
Dieu Tri
Tuy Hoa
Nha Trang
Thap Cham
Binh Thuan
Saigon
Stations SPT1/2 SPT3/4
Phan Thiet
Binh Thuan
Saigon

Destinations

Vietnam Railways serves the following destinations in Vietnam:

Northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam comprises the provinces of Hanoi, Lao Cai and Hai Phong.

book your train to Lao Cai

Train routes to Lao Cai

book your train to Hai Phong

Train routes to Hai Phong

Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam comprises the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa.

Southern Vietnam

Southern Vietnam comprises the provinces of Ho Chi Minh and Binh Thuan.

book your train to Phan Thiet

Train routes to Phan Thiet

Change policy

The following change terms apply to the train fares:

Vietnam Railways Change time/date
Fare Sleeper 4-Berth Not permitted
Fare Sleeper 6-Berth Not permitted
Fare Soft seat Not permitted
Fare Soft seat Premium Not permitted
Fare Soft seat Tourist Not permitted
Fare Soft seat Lounge Not permitted
Fare Hard seat Not permitted
Fare Supplementary seat Not permitted
Fare No seat Not permitted

In accordance with the policy of Vietnam Railways, once the booking has been confirmed changes are not permitted.

To modify the passenger details, the itinerary, the fare or the departure date, you need to cancel the existing booking and make a new booking.


Cancellation policy

The following cancellation terms apply to the train fares:

Vietnam Railways Cancellation before departure
Fare Sleeper 4-Berth Permitted with fees
Fare Sleeper 6-Berth Permitted with fees
Fare Soft seat Permitted with fees
Fare Soft seat Premium Permitted with fees
Fare Soft seat Tourist Permitted with fees
Fare Soft seat Lounge Permitted with fees
Fare Hard seat Permitted with fees
Fare Supplementary seat Permitted with fees
Fare No seat Permitted with fees

If you wish to cancel your booking with Vietnam Railways, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund. This option is available until 12 hours before departure, except in public holidays and promotion tickets.

Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.

- For standard tickets, 10% / 20% of the ticket fare + 35,000 VND / 35,000 VND per ticket. No refund if less than 12 hours to departure.
- For promotion tickets, 30% / 50% of the ticket fare + 35,000 VND / 35,000 VND per ticket. No refund if less than 12 days to departure.

In case of cancellation or delay of the transport service due to the weather conditions or an event of force majeure, you must request a cancellation at the station to proceed with the refund. In case of delay, if you do not cancel the tickets at the station Vietnam Railways will consider that you accept to travel anyway and no refund will be given after the train departure.


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