The most comfortable way to travel between Sapa and Hanoi

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The best train options for the most comfortable journey between Sapa and Hanoi. A handpicked shortlist to help you compare the route that suits you best.

Train in Sapa: The Best Options for Travel Between Sapa and Hanoi

Train in Sapa

Nachttrein van Sapa naar Hanoi | PREMIUM CABINE

Reis in alle comfort met de trein van Sapa naar Hanoi

This was a great experience. Two day prior we used an overnight sleeper bus and didn’t sleep at all. On the train I slept for six hours. The bed was comfortable with a doona and pillows. Snacks and water were provided along with toiletries for the night trip. We could charge our phones so they were usable when we arrived in Hanoi in the morning so we book transport to the hotel. Staff were there overnight and were so friendly and helpful. I highly recommended the Chappa Express train.

This was a great experience. Two day prior we used an overnight sleeper bus and didn’t sleep at all. On the train I slept for six hours. The bed was comfortable with a doona and pillows. Snacks and water were provided along with toiletries for the night trip. We could charge our phones so they were usable when we arrived in Hanoi in the morning so we book transport to the hotel. Staff were there overnight and were so friendly and helpful. I highly recommended the Chappa Express train. 

There is no other way to travel to Sapa from Hanoi. This is the best train trip - beyond comfortable, very luxurious and amazing value for money. Highly recommend this train to anyone. We traveled as a family and the team went above me beyond to ensure we were placed close together. Wonderful experience!

There is no other way to travel to Sapa from Hanoi. This is the best train trip - beyond comfortable, very luxurious and amazing value for money. Highly recommend this train to anyone. We traveled as a family and the team went above me beyond to ensure we were placed close together. Wonderful experience! 

We absolutely loved our time on the Chapa Express! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants something a little different. Staring out the window as we entered Hanoi was a great experience to see the city waking up. The Queen Suite was perfect as you get a double bed as well as two chairs so you don’t have to lie down the whole journey! 
 It was really well organised - thank you!

We absolutely loved our time on the Chapa Express! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants something a little different. Staring out the window as we entered Hanoi was a great experience to see the city waking up. The Queen Suite was perfect as you get a double bed as well as two chairs so you don’t have to lie down the whole journey! 
It was really well organised - thank you! 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Very beautiful and comfortable journey

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We love the white clean theme of the cabins! We also love the snacks provided! Toilets are clean and nice!

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We love the white clean theme of the cabins! We also love the snacks provided! Toilets are clean and nice! 