Riding VIETNAM’s 39-Hour Overnight Sleeper Train 🇻🇳 | Hanoi → Saigon

Join me on an unforgettable 38-hour overnight sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)! 🚆🇻🇳 This epic train ride on the SE11 offers stunning views of Vietnam's landscapes and a unique travel experience through the heart of the country.

39 Hours on Vietnam’s Sleeper Train | Saigon → Hanoi
https://youtu.be/TpS--D4ZYyY?si=gzr_Oc8orIIpjms6

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🚋 Train Information

Route: Hà Nội ➡ Sài Gòn

Train: SE11

Room: 4 beds, Air-Con

Price: 1,601,000 VND (Approx. 62.85 USD)

Departure: 21:20 PM from Hà Nội

Arrival: 11:30 AM, 2 days later at Sài Gòn

📝 How to Book
Booking your sleeper train ticket is easy! You just need your email, phone number, and a debit or credit card. If you encounter an error with the phone number field (due to 10-digit Vietnamese numbers), try adjusting it to 10 digits. I had no problems after doing this!
https://dsvn.vn/#/

Reservation Tips:

I successfully booked my ticket a week in advance using my Japanese debit card, selecting my desired bed and vehicle. I hope you have the same smooth experience!

If you run into issues, you can book through this third-party website for a small fee: 12Go (https://12go.asia/en)

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🚌 Useful Bus Route App
For getting around the city after your journey, download the "BusMap - Xe buýt thành phố" app for easy access to bus routes:
Download here: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/busmap-xe-bu%C3%BDt-thanh-to%C3%A1n/id1077969531?uo=4

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⏰ Timestamps

00:00 Opening
01:19 Boarding the Train
03:41 Locked Door
06:24 Onboard Sales
08:47 Breakfast on Train
10:28 Đồng Hới Station
11:43 Exploring the Train
13:21 Lunch on the Train
14:02 Hai Van Pass
14:57 Da Nang Station
15:47 Dinner on the Train
17:12 Saigon Station (Hồ Chí Minh City)
19:56 Com Tam
21:07 Local Bus
22:55 Shrimp Fishing

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📍Places I Visited
Hanoi Railway Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rvfKEzk3MvTT5mN5A
Saigon Railway Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sTWHUtyjGeX2hvVJ7
Saigon Central Post Office: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNmVRohuRm4gythW9
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon: https://maps.app.goo.gl/41uSG9Tu36e8vc5q8
Cơm Tấm Bụi Sài Gòn: https://maps.app.goo.gl/miJ1H85MBgCBiAc16
Hồ Câu Tôm Giải Trí Thanh Đa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9HfgdL5k3c28aCGc7

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https://youtu.be/YClziWLw0Uo?si=fsd569Iji12yuetF
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https://youtu.be/fSbzA0mnFbA?si=ix8dtYYL8uDxeG3S

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❗️Notice
Prices and exchange rates are for May 2024.
Prices may vary depending on the season.
Some translations may not be 100% accurate due to the use of Google Translate.
The information in this video is subject to change. Please check and confirm details before booking or traveling.

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