The Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi journey follows Vietnam’s famous Reunification Line, and it is the longest train journey in Vietnam scheduled to take from 32 to 37 hours depending on which train service you use.
Train Times from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
There are currently 4 trains a day from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to Hanoi.
| Train | HCMC | Hanoi |
| SE8 | 06:45 | 19:12 + 1 Day |
| SE6 | 15:30 | 04:30 + 1 Day |
| SE4 | 19:00 | 05:25 + 1 Day |
| SE2 | 20:55 | 05:45 + 1 Day |
- The fastest train from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is Train #SE2 departing from Ho Chi Minh City at 20:55 and scheduled to arrive in Hanoi 32 hours 50 minutes later at 05:45 two nights later.
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