Trains to Ho Chi Minh City

Popular train routes to Ho Chi Minh City

Discover popular train routes to Ho Chi Minh City and book the cheapest train ticket in no time

Popular routesAverage journey durationLowest priceTickets
Phan Thiết - Ho Chi Minh City4 hr 11 min$7.49Book
Phan Rang-Thap Cham - Ho Chi Minh City6 hr 48 min$15.26Book
Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City8 hr 42 min$6.69Book
Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City3 hr 54 min$3.12Book
Huế - Ho Chi Minh City22 hr 47 min$6.91Book
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City30 hr 17 min$9.49Book
Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City19 hr 23 min$5.44Book

Train tickets to Ho Chi Minh City

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Find the best day to travel to Ho Chi Minh City by train

When travelling to Ho Chi Minh City by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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Vietnam Railways is the state-owned railway company of Vietnam, responsible for operating and managing the country's railway network. The company, established in 1881, now operates 2,600 km of railway lines that link major cities and towns across the country. Vietnam's railway network includes the North-South, Local, and Hanoi-Beijing routes, with key lines such as the Hanoi-Saigon, Hanoi-Lao Cai, Hanoi-Quan Trieu, Hanoi-Dong Dang, Hanoi-Haiphong, and Kep-Ha Long railways.

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  • Air quality
    30
    Good
  • Renewable energy
    28%
    Moderate
  • Green spaces
    0%
    Low
  • Total score
    42
    Moderate
Rank Cities Air quality Energy Green spaces Total score
1 Hanoi 181 28 - 30
Cheap train tickets to Ho Chi Minh City
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets to Ho Chi Minh City.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from to Ho Chi Minh City.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.