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Ride Vietnam's Historic Railway: Ha Noi-Lao Cai Night Train

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Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Travel on one of Vietnam's most historic railway routes
  • Experience authentic overnight train travel alongside local passengers
  • Relax in a reserved soft bed during your journey through Northern Vietnam
  • Enjoy changing views of towns, countryside, rivers, and rural communities
  • Arrive in Lao Cai, the gateway to Sapa and its famous mountain scenery

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Hanoi Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Ride Vietnam's Historic Railway: Ha Noi-Lao Cai Night Train

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
Price details
€29.19 x 1 Adult€29.19
Total
Price is €29.19
Until Wed, 8 Jul

Ride Vietnam's Historic Railway: Lao Cai-Ha Noi Train

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

This is a train from Lao Cai to Hanoi during the day

Price details
€32.44 x 1 Adult€32.44
Total
Price is €32.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-way train ticket between Hanoi and Lao Cai
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Reserved soft bed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Railway station service fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Booking and ticket issuance service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customer support before departure
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport between Lao Cai Railway Station and Sapa Town
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Step aboard one of Vietnam's most iconic railway journeys and travel through the heart of Northern Vietnam by overnight train.

Departing from Hanoi Railway Station, this experience offers more than transport—it provides a glimpse into everyday life beyond the tourist route. Settle into your reserved soft bed and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Vietnam's railway network as the train heads north towards Lao Cai.

Throughout the journey, you'll pass through cities, villages, agricultural landscapes, and river valleys while sharing the experience with local travellers. The rhythm of the train, the changing scenery, and the nostalgic charm of rail travel create a memorable part of any Vietnam adventure.

Unlike modern highways, the railway offers a slower and more immersive way to discover the country. It's an ideal choice for independent travellers, photographers, rail enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a more authentic travel experience.

Arrive in Lao Cai the following morning, perfectly positioned to continue your journey to Sapa, where mountain landscapes, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages await.

Whether you're beginning a trekking adventure, exploring Northern Vietnam independently, or simply looking for a unique way to travel, this historic railway journey offers a memorable connection between Hanoi and the mountains

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Hanoi Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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    • 29 Khánh Yên, Lào Cai, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Lao Cai Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Lào Cai, Lào Cai, Vietnam