The journey by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) involves travelling the entire length of Vietnam’s main railway line. The fastest train is scheduled to complete the journey in 33 hours, however, the slower trains take up to 39 hours to complete the journey.
Train Timetable from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
There are currently 6 train services a day from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (trains SE7, SE5. SE9, SE3, SE11 and SE1).
| Station | SE7 | SE5 | SE9 | SE3 | SE11 | SE1 |
| Hanoi | 06:00 | 08:00 | 13:00 | 19:20 | 20:40 | 21:45 |
| Ninh Binh | 08:13 | 10:13 | 15:14 | 21:33 | 22:56 | 00:00 |
| Dong Hoi | 16:15 | 17:59 | 23:45 | 04:45 | 08:20 | 07:21 |
| Hue | 19:38 | 21:35 | 03:07 | 07:50 | 11:26 | 10:25 |
| Da Nang | 22:15 | 00:21 | 05:48 | 10:28 | 14:50 | 13:14 |
| Nha Trang | 08:40 | 10:17 | 16:52 | 21:05 | 01:44 | 22:35 |
| Thap Cham | 10:22 | 12:00 | 18:49 | 22:49 | 04:20 | – |
| Binh Thuan | 12:55 | 14:23 | 21:20 | – | 06:48 | – |
| HCMC | 17:00 | 18:20 | 03:20 | 05:30 | 11:20 | 06:30 |
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The journey takes between 34 and 38 hours depending on which train you book. There are several different tickets types available for purchase on Vietnam trains, we recommend booking 1st Class Air-Conditioned Soft Sleeper seats if you are planning to travel the whole distance in one journey.
Monument to King Hung in Ho Chi Minh City