| Destination | Example train | Duration | Indicative price (berth) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lao Cai (Sapa) | evening departures, 21:45 to 22:40 | about 7.5 to 8 h | about 610,000 to 790,000 VND in a 4-berth cabin; private tourist cabins $37 to $65 |
| Hue | SE3, 19:20 | about 12.5 h | from about 730,000 VND (soft seat) |
| Da Nang | SE1, 21:45 | about 15.5 h | about 1,010,000 VND |
Prices and times come from reseller sites and the timetable checked in October 2026; they change with the season.
Sapa: the station is Lao Cai
Sapa has no station: the train stops at Lao Cai, about 38 km away, then a 50-minute bus or taxi. Private cabins (Chapa Express, Sapaly, Laman) cost more than state trains but are more comfortable. See our train or bus to Sapa comparison and the Sapa trek from Hanoi.
Booking
State train tickets are sold on dsvn.vn (Vietnamese only, foreign cards sometimes fail) or through agents. Book early before Tet and for weekends. Details: Hanoi to Hue by train, sleeper trains in Vietnam.
