Any one traveled by train from saigon to hanoi?

Question

I'm going to saigon from bangkok and start to travel by train to hanoi. I only have 4 days in Vietnam and need to go back to bangkok. Do you think it would be possible to do this? Or do you think i should just stay around bangkok? Thank you for your help!

Answer 1

Sorry not enough time to visit Vn unless maybe you use a plane.  You could fly to Saigon then to HaNoi and back to Thailand. Still wouldn't have any time to see very much.

Make it another trip.  cheers c

Answer 2

The train from HCMC to Hanoi takes approx 33 hours if everything goes to plan - thats a big IF!!!!!

Check out http://www.vr.com.vn/english/index.html - This is the Vietnam Railways website in English which has the times and fares.

Which ever way you look at it, it's a full on trip with only 4 days!

Have you considered staying in HCMC for the 4 days having a great time, then return to BKK by air on Jetstar or Air Asia?

Hope it helps. Have fun!

Answer 3

After visiting HCM, you fly to Hanoi,

you should go to some place below:

- Van Mieu Royal college.

- 36 old streets and districts of Ha noi.

- Hoan Kiem lake.

- And many old church of Hanoi too

Have a good tour

Answer 4

I did once when I was small. If i remember correctly it took 2 or 3 days to go from saigon to hanoi by train (unless they have a short way to go now). Since you only have 4 days in VN so i don't think it's possible. But if you have more time I say it's worth to go. Vietnam is a beautiful country.

Answer 5

I think you would be doing yourself and Vietnam a diservice, you will need a bit more time than this. I would say four days at either end with four in the middle would be the minimum required for a worthwhile trip to Vietnam.