A daring 30-hour journey across Vietnam! This is a candid review of a 40-something father's experience riding the Reunification Train from Nha Trang to Hanoi with his family. It includes everything from his train experience to seat selection and dining tips. This one article will answer all your questions about long train journeys!
1. What is the Vietnam Reunification Express?
The Reunification Train is a railway line connecting Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the largest city in the south. The name "Reunification" was given in 1976, following the unification of North and South Vietnam following the Vietnam War.
It takes about 35 to 40 hours to travel the entire section at once.However, most travelers travel by getting off at intermediate stops and visiting major tourist attractions.
2. Vietnam train reservation site
- Online purchase
There are three ways to book your Trans-Vietnam train ticket:. Online 12Go Asia, Available through the official website of Vietnam Railways (dsvn.vn)Yes, but it's most convenient to book through Klook!
- Purchase at the train station
Tickets can be purchased on-site at train stations on the following train routes.
- Purchase through hotel/travel agency
Hotels and travel agencies are all familiar with Vietnam's trains, so you can purchase train tickets through them. However, if you purchase tickets this way, The fact that there is a fee Remember!
Vietnam train routes
- Ho Chi Minh (departure)
- Phan Thiet : Near Mui Ne Beach
- Nah Trang : Popular beach resort city
- Da Nang : Beach town, near Bana Hills
- Hue : Former capital, historical site
- Dong Hoi : Near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- Ninh Binh
- Hanoi (arrival)
Train class and fare information
- Hard Seat : The cheapest option, not recommended for long distance travel
- Soft Seat : Regular seats, suitable for short distance travel
- Hard Sleeper : Air-conditioned 6-person bed cabin
- Soft Sleeper : Air-conditioned, 4-person bed cabin (recommended)
- The best option for travelers – from Nha Trang to Hanoi Price per adult: 75,000 won
- VIP compartment : Only operates on some sections, 2-person luxury sleeper car
3. Vietnam Train Travel Tips
My wife, my middle school-aged son, and I boarded the Vietnam train from Nha Trang to Hanoi at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at 10:30 a.m. the next day. The journey took approximately 30 hours.
From now on, I will tell you about the inconveniences I experienced and some useful tips.
- Prepare food
- Be sure to prepare food
- Buy some water and get on board!
- There is a snack cart (simple snacks, mini banh mi, etc.) and a meal cart (around 40,000 VND) during meal times.
Some trains have dining cars and some don't, and the train I rode (a soft sleeper) didn't have a dining car. Be sure to prepare food in advance before boarding.You can do it. (Cup ramen, beverage, water, etc.)
- Stop information
- At some fairly large train stations (like Da Nang), the train stops for 10 minutes. There are shops at the stations, so you can get off and make purchases.
- Air conditioning condition
- Be sure to board on the first floor. It's a great place to enjoy the view and have a table.There is also.
- The air conditioning makes it hot during the day and cold at night, so you'll be especially cold at night. (Bring warm clothes.)
- On the second floor, there is only one outlet in the middle and no space to leave your luggage.
- Toilet condition
- The most important issue for women is the bathroom.
- There are two toilets on each side of each train car, but their conditions vary.
- The ones labeled Western restrooms are the most modern and relatively clean.
- Please note that it is not in a very clean condition, so please take this into consideration when traveling.
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4. Honest Review of Vietnam Train Travel
With family The Vietnam train journey was romantic and a leisurely and precious time.It was.
Because the train and time move slowly, it provided an opportunity to share intimate stories and deep conversations I hadn't been able to share before, and it also gave me the leisure to reflect on various things. I especially recommend taking a train trip with your family.
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- 5 Must-Haves for a Perfect Vietnam Trip
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