The ten-hour train ride from Danang to Nha Trang is a practical and time-saving option for visitors to Vietnam, allowing travellers to bypass a less interesting part of the country. Comfortable four-berth carriages are the best way to travel and should be booked in advance if possible. Danang has a cosmopolitan atmosphere thanks to its…
Nha Trang and Danang are popular places to visit in Vietnam, and well-connected to each other by six trains per day. As there aren’t many places of interest between the two cities, most travellers complete the 500km journey in one go, usually on an overnight sleeper. Comfortable four-berth carriages are the best way to travel…
Danang to Hue is one of the most attractive and photographed train journeys in the world, consistently popular with tourists who want to witness the majestic Hai Van Pass and surrounding scenery. In our opinion, it’s the prettiest section of the entire North-South railway line, so this is one journey you’ll want to experience during…
Danang to Hue is one of the most attractive and photographed train journeys in the world, consistently popular with tourists who want to witness the majestic Hai Van Pass and surrounding scenery. In our opinion, it’s the prettiest section of the entire North-South railway line, so this is one journey you’ll want to experience during…
Sapa is the place visitors come to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature. The endless panoramic views across rice fields are a contrast to the chaotic excitement of Hanoi, 300km to the east. Sooner or later though, you’ll need to leave Sapa and most people travel back to Hanoi by train, refreshed and ready…
Sapa and Hanoi feel a world away from each other. While Sapa showcases Vietnam’s hill country and has long been a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike, Hanoi is a chaotic but charismatic capital city, full of energy and experiences. Most visitors to the country explore both places and they’re handily linked by two…
Thirty three hours, seventeen hundred kilometres, two cities and one country; however you measure it, the Reunification Express is vast. Connecting Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon if you prefer), this route is indelibly linked to the history of Vietnam and the changes it has witnessed over the past seventy years. After the…
The railways of Vietnam have come to symbolise a united and connected country, with a safe and comfortable network forming the backbone of its transport system. With the majority of the main sights served by trains, it’s the ideal way to explore this magical country. The railway network is an integral part of life in…