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Vietnam trains: a map-led guide to the North-South line, station distances and city transfers
This map-led guide to Vietnam trains follows the 1,726 km North-South line from Hanoi to Saigon, stop by stop. It lists rail distances, station-to-city transfer times, fares, journey times and the booking window, so you can pick the right station, berth and buffer for the 2026 timetable.
by Lê Minh Đức
4 min readAcross Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat by Bus: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Booking
A practical 2026 bus guide for the Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat route. It compares standard, sleeper, and limousine van fares from 250,000 to 550,000 VND, covers departure windows and operators, explains e-ticket booking, and details pickup and drop-off points, plus mountain-road and Tet travel tips. Use this guide to choose the right bus and avoid schedule surprises.
Da Nang to Hoi An by Bus, Shuttle, and Taxi: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Arrival Tips
A practical route guide comparing public bus, shuttle vans, taxis, and Grab on the 30 km coastal route between Da Nang and Hoi An. It covers 2026 fares, schedules, booking steps, drop-off points, and arrival tips. Use it to choose the fastest, cheapest, or most convenient transfer.
Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne by Bus: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Booking
This 2026 route guide covers the Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne bus: direct sleeper and limousine fares from 150,000 to 350,000 VND, 05:00-22:00 departures from District 1 and Mien Dong station, drop-off points along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street or Phan Thiet station, booking platforms, and Tet peak travel tips.
Da Nang to Hue by Train: 2026 Fares, Scenic Coastal Views, and Booking
A route-specific guide for the Da Nang to Hue train in 2026. Covers hard and soft seat fares, morning departures, coastal views from the right side of the train, booking via dsvn.vn, Baolau and 12Go, station taxi times and delay fallbacks. Use it to plan a short daytime rail trip instead of a bus or car.
Vietnam Trains vs Buses vs Flights: 2026 Route Costs, Times, and Booking Guide
Vietnam trains vs buses vs flights: this 2026 route-by-route comparison covers Hanoi-Da Nang, Da Nang-Nha Trang, and Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City fares, travel times, booking channels, and luggage rules. Use it to choose between the Reunification Express, sleeper buses, and budget airlines before you book.
Hanoi to Phong Nha by Vietnam Trains: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Transfers
This 2026 guide covers Vietnam trains from Hanoi to Dong Hoi, the rail gateway to Phong Nha. It details overnight and day schedules, fares by cabin class, booking through the official site and agents, and Dong Hoi station transfers, with tips on delays, documents, and sleeper comfort.
Vietnam Trains: Hanoi to Nanning Cross-Border Rail — 2026 Schedule, Fares, and Border Procedures
A practical guide to the overnight Hanoi–Nanning train, covering what's confirmed for 2026, schedules, fares, the Dong Dang/Pingxiang border stop, booking channels, visa requirements, and onboard conditions. Useful for overland travelers between Vietnam and China who want specifics without booking errors.
Hanoi to Hai Phong by Vietnam Trains: 2026 Fares, Schedules and Cat Ba Transfer Tips
A straight 2026 guide to the Hanoi–Hai Phong railway: the 102 km route takes 2h30–3h, hard seats cost 70,000–90,000 VND, soft seats about 100,000 VND, and the Cat Ba transfer adds a 15–20 minute taxi ride plus a 350,000–400,000 VND high-speed ferry. Covers schedules, online booking, luggage, food, and Tet rush.
Hanoi to Sapa by Vietnam Trains: Overnight Sleeper Fares, Schedules, Booking and Lao Cai Transfer
This 2026 guide covers the Hanoi–Sapa overnight Vietnam Railways route: SP3/SP7 departure times, sleeper fares from ₫500,000, booking on dsvn.vn, and the Lao Cai–Sapa road transfer. Use it to plan a comfortable overnight rail trip and avoid unreliable third-party sellers.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh by Vietnam Trains: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Day Trip Tips
A practical 2026 guide to taking Vietnam trains from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, covering hard and soft seat fares of 105,000–160,000 VND, 14–16 daily departures, booking on dsvn.vn, Baolau and 12Go Asia, and realistic transfers to Trang An and Tam Coc.
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat by Bus: 2026 Fares, Schedules, and Booking Guide
Plan the 300 km Ho Chi Minh City–Da Lat bus trip with 2026 fares (250,000–500,000 VND), sleeper and limousine options, departure points, booking steps, and climate tips. Includes exact overnight times, pickup details, and advice on lower berths and motion sickness for the winding mountain road.
Ho Chi Minh City Metro in 2026: Fares, Lines, and Practical Riding Tips
A practical 2026 guide to Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1: fares from 7,000 to 20,000 VND, ticket machines, app QR codes, the 30-minute Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien run, connecting buses, and when the metro beats Grab. Covers pickpocket risks and Line 2 construction.