From Ho Chi Ming City to Da Lat, trains are the way to go. Trains run frequently between these two cities.
Daily there are six trains linking the capital, Ho Chi Ming to Da Lat, Vietnam’s largest city.
Updated on September 24th, 2020
| Train Number | Ho Chi Ming (depart) | Da Lat (arrive) | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE7 | 06:00 | 16:10 the next day | Hard seat: VND 669,000 Soft seat: VND 1,024,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,395,000 Soft sleeper: VND 1,525,000 |
| SE11 | 08:00 | 21:05 the next day | |
| SE5 | 09:00 | 18:38 the next day | |
| SE9 | 14:30 | 02:47 two days later | |
| SE3 | 19:30 | 04:45 two days later | |
| SE1 | 22:20 | 05:45 two days later |
Updated on May 24th, 2019
| Train Number | Da Lat (depart) | Ho Chi Ming (arrive) | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE8 | 06:00 | 15:30 the next day | Hard seat: VND 669,000 Soft seat: VND 1,024,000 Hard sleeper: VND 1,395,000 Soft sleeper: VND 1,525,000 |
| SE12 | 07:55 | 21:12 the next day | |
| SE6 | 09:00 | 19:12 the next day | |
| SE10 | 14:40 | 03:55 two days later | |
| SE4 | 19:45 | 04:50 two days later | |
| SE2 | 21:55 | 05:30 two days later |
Winding along the coastline, the North-South Railway offers much landscape and many cultural highlights along the way.
Views from the train window change from green to golden paddy fields, from thriving orchards and countryside to towering mountains and shining blue sea. You can also have a close-up view of a railroad market, which can only be found in Southeast Asia.
Most popular tourist cities are dotted along the line, including Ho Chi Ming, Vinh, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Da Lat.
The Hue–Da Nang section of the railway is the most beautiful and stunning. The train goes through world-class tourist attractions Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. This stretch of line has been designated by National Geographic as “One of 50 must-sees in a lifetime”.
What is the best way to travel between the two cities: plane, train or bus? Bus is only recommended for journeys less than 6 hours. Bus fares are the cheapest. Trains and planes, however, are safer and more comfortable than buses.
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Plane | 1.Faster: only around 2 hours between Ho Chi Ming and Da Lat 2.Many flights to choose from 3.Good service 4.Clean and comfortable 5.Sometimes the price can be very low due to good discounts |
1.More expensive 2.Not as scenic 3.Airports are far from downtown |
| Train | 1.Very comfortable if travel in a sleeper car 2.Reasonable price 3.Train stations are usually in the city center with easy access 4.A scenic and interesting way of traveling |
1.Slower: around 34 hours from Ho Chi Ming to Da Lat 2.Most staff at train stations and on board cannot speak English |
There are four ways of buying Vietnamese train tickets.
There are two trains running between China and Russia including Trans-Mongolian Railway.
International train tickets for the Trans-Siberian can be bought in China, Mongolia and Russia.
