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Hanoi-Sapa Express Trains

Your comfy ride between Hanoi and Sapa's stunning highlands.

All Hanoi-Sapa Express Trains

Sapa to Hanoi Train

4.5 (26)

1D1N

|Up to 112 guests

Sapa to Hanoi Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

From 1.244.400đ / person

“The only way to travel”

2.8 (10)

8 hrs

|Up to 28 guests

Sapa to Hanoi Overnight Train

From 789.480đ / person

Hanoi to Sapa Train

4.5 (26)

1D1N

|Up to 112 guests

Hanoi to Sapa Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

From 1.244.400đ / person

“Clean and comfortable cabin with nice decorations”

2.8 (10)

8 hrs

|Up to 28 guests

Hanoi to Sapa Overnight Train

From 789.480đ / person

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What other guests say

4.1

36 reviews

We enjoyed the atmosphere and privacy of our 2 person cabin. It was comfortable and the bedding was of quality and clean. The setting and sway of the train going through the night has a timeless quality and makes for a nice overnight journey.

France Nguyen Vincent

Booked: Sapa to Hanoi Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

Booked the suite, 2 person in one room. Was given free upgrade to premium suite which was a wonderful experience. Had a queen sized bed and a small living room area to put luggage, sit down, have some snacks. Very unique experience. Also thoughtful, given ear plugs in anticipation of noise.

Wei Quan

Booked: Hanoi to Sapa Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

The cabin is really nice and clean. You can also take shower at their lounge while waiting for the departure.

Rina

Booked: Sapa to Hanoi Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

Despite the loud engine noise our family managed to sleep throughout the journey. The cabins are great especially cabin 11 (for 2 or 4 berths). We returned to Hanoi in cabin 11. They are painted in white with beige curtains, the warm lights make the cabin very cozy and the paintings on the wall make the cabin look fun and creative. We went to Lao Cai in cabin 12 - painted in black with red curtains. Nice too but we prefer the white cabin — looks warm and bright. There’s ONE downside. Do NOT let the Hanoi Train Station officers tell you that Chapa lounge is NOT open yet. CHAPA Lounge is open at 8pm and the Hanoi train stationofficers told us they are open at 9pm. They will make you deposit 100k dong (abt sgd$5 plus) so you don’t have to lug your luggage around. NOT true. Simply arrive the train station at 8pm and head straight for the lounge at 2nd floor. You get cinnamon flavoured tea and pop corn (hanoi style) but the CHAPA lounge (FREE entrance with free wifi) at Hanoi Train station is beautiful. The Chapa lounge officers gave us conflicting message about the opening hours. Do NOT listen / Trust the Hanoi Train station officers. They will intercept you when you step into the train station. Head straight for the 2nd floor and ask CHAPA lounge officers — polite and thoughtful unlike the vulture-like Hanoi Train station officers. CHAPA express lounge in Hanoi does NOT offer food. CHAPA express lounge works differently in Lao Cai. U can buy food and walk in and eat at the lounge. Regardless of the HANOI train station officers (nOT CHAPA train officers) deceitful attempt to make money from CHAPA train passengers, my family will still take CHAPA Express in the future. We have taken worse ones in Vietnam.

Lin

Booked: Sapa to Hanoi Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

The experience was seamless - all you need is your Seek Sophie email to be given all your details at the train station. The train itself was clean and so were the beds. I was placed in the room with a very nice couple, which was a bonus. It was also nice to have the shower option at the station when I arrived at my destination. Only downside is someone was smoking on the train and that meant occasionally cigarettes could be smelt. However, it was only minor.

Mark Johnson

Booked: Hanoi to Sapa Overnight Train | PREMIUM CABIN

Hanoi-Sapa Express Trains FAQs

How do I collect the train ticket?

Once you book your spot on the train with us, we will provide you with an e-voucher. You can show the e-voucher at the train operator's booth at the Hanoi or Sapa train station to exchange for the train ticket. There is no need to print anything out beforehand.

What's the difference between the different train companies?

The main thing travellers should know is that the train companies offering Hanoi-Sapa train tickets basically license separate train cabins on the same state-owned train. So regardless of how much you spend on your train ticket and which company you get your ticket from, you'll be getting on the same (fairly old) train. The main thing that will differ is the decor of your cabin - some train operators will maintain their train cabins a little better than others. All the toilets on the train are shared!

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