Tet 2024 Train Tour – Exploring the Beauty of the Country

Traveling by plane or bus is a common experience for tourists, while traveling by train is much less common. Traveling by train offers a very different experience. If you've never tried this type of travel, why not try the Tet 2024 Train Tour to enjoy the stunning scenery of the country that few people know about?

1. Why Choose the Tet 2024 Train Tour?

1.1 Affordable and Stable Ticket Prices 

Compared to flights, train tickets are much more cost-effective. Train tickets for Tet 2024 from Saigon to Hanoi and northern provinces are only around or below 1 million dong for air-conditioned beds. Ticket prices vary depending on the distance of each destination.

For shorter routes like Saigon - Hue or Hanoi - Lao Cai, Hanoi - Hai Phong, ticket prices range from 400,000 to 1 million dong for the highest class tickets, which are air-conditioned beds.

Train tickets are usually listed a few months in advance and will not increase during the Tet season. However, as it is also the longest holiday of the year, many people working far from home often choose trains to return to their hometowns.

Every year, there is usually a situation of sold-out tickets. Therefore, tourists going on the Tet 2024 Train Tour should book tickets early to avoid this situation.

1.2 Simple Procedures

Unlike airplanes which require a lot of time for check-in procedures, boarding a train is much simpler. Moreover, trains rarely experience delays, ensuring passengers don't have to wait unnecessarily. Trains typically depart on time.

Boarding procedures are easy and notably punctual.

Passengers only need to bring their tickets, identification documents, and complete the boarding process at least 15 minutes before departure at kiosks located in the stations.

1.3 Scenic Views Along the Route

Young people nowadays tend to travel by train. Many share the main reason being the train's moderate speed, neither too fast nor too slow, suitable for passengers to admire the scenery along the way.

The North-South train, also known as the Reunification Express, traverses Vietnam from north to south. The journey starts from Hanoi, passes through provinces and cities in central Vietnam, and ends at Saigon station.

Choosing the train as the main mode of transport for their Tet holiday, travelers can fully enjoy the natural beauty of central Vietnam through each province and city. Moreover, they can capture stunning check-in photos or picturesque scenes of mountains, forests, and blue seas along the routes.

Moreover, many even hire photographers just to capture poetic photos on the train against the backdrop of stunning landscapes through the windows.

Travelers enjoy taking the train to immerse themselves and check-in.

Many travelers share that although the time spent on the train is not as comfortable as on a plane, they find it extremely relaxing, with ample time to admire the scenery and slow down after a period of exhausting work.

2. The Most Beautiful Routes for Tet Train Tours

2.1 Mường Hoa Mountain Railway Journey - Sapa

Not part of the Thong Nhat train fleet, the Mường Hoa Mountain Railway Journey - Sapa is an incredibly fascinating train travel experience that travel enthusiasts cannot miss. The mountain railway journey covers a distance of about 2 km, starting from the center of Sapa town to the summit of Fansipan.

Although the distance is short, the mountain railway attracts tourists with its classic interior design and the rugged, majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains outside the window. The interior of the train carriage is inspired by the vintage trains of Europe, exuding classic beauty, perfect for travelers to capture incredibly romantic photos in the style of old European classics.

Mường Hoa Mountain Railway Journey - Sapa.

As the train begins to roll up the mountain, the scenery of the Northwestern mountains and forests, along with the drifting clouds, comes into view through the windows. Especially on days with beautiful weather, when the train passes through the clouds, travelers may feel like they are wandering into a fairyland with stunning natural landscapes. Before reaching Sapa, travelers also get to admire the breathtaking views of Muong Hoa, Muong Thanh, and the beautiful Cat Cat village.

2.2 Hanoi - Hai Phong Train Journey

The distance between Hanoi and Hai Phong is not too far (only about 120km apart). Therefore, this train journey is ideal for travelers who have limited time during the Tet holiday. Travelers from Hanoi can visit Hai Phong for a day trip, with each journey taking approximately 2.5 hours. They can enjoy the novelty of traveling by train and explore dining spots in the port city of Hai Phong, experiencing the Tet atmosphere in a different locale outside of Hanoi during the 2024 Tet train tour.

Travelers can enjoy the novelty of traveling by train and explore dining spots in the port city of Hai Phong, experiencing the Tet atmosphere in a different locale outside of Hanoi during the 2024 Tet train tour.

The price of air-conditioned soft seats for the Hanoi - Hai Phong train journey is usually very affordable, costing only about 90,000 VND per ticket. Hai Phong station is located in the city center, making it convenient for travelers to move to other places for sightseeing and dining.

2.3

Da Nang - Hue Train Journey

The Da Nang - Hue train journey takes only about 3 hours to travel a total distance of 110 km. This journey is especially for those who love sightseeing as it connects the two provinces of Thua Thien Hue and the city of Da Nang.

However, this train journey is always crowded with tourists as no one can resist the beauty of nature that the train passes through, despite the relatively short distance.

The train journey will pass through Hai Van Pass, located on National Highway 1A, close to the sea. Here, you will be greeted with the majestic natural scenery, with towering cliffs on one side and deep blue sea on the other.

Hai Van Pass is considered one of the most challenging mountain passes in our country. Riding on this train journey, travelers can not only admire the beauty of the coastal nature but also fully experience the Hai Van Railway route, from Kim Lien station in Da Nang to Lang Co station in Thua Thien Hue and vice versa.

Travelers on the 2024 Tet train tour from Da Nang to Hue also get to experience the famous Hai Van Tunnel.

The Hai Van Pass route offers incredibly beautiful scenery. 

It could also be said that part of the reason is the treacherous terrain, dangerous curves, which allows passengers on the train to enjoy the beautiful scenery created by the combination of mountain passes and the sea along the Da Nang - Hue route.

The one-way ticket price from Da Nang station to Hue station and vice versa ranges from 70,000 VND for a hard seat to 120,000 VND for an air-conditioned sleeper seat.

2.4 Saigon - Binh Thuan Train Journey

The Saigon - Binh Thuan railway route, approximately 200km long, is one of the most beautiful railway routes. The train journey departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan station, taking just under 4 hours, crossing through the dragon fruit orchards of the sunny and windy land - the place owning the “Vietnamese little desert”.

Sitting on the train, gazing out the window, the beautiful scenery unfolds with lush dragon fruit forests stretching endlessly, blending with the characteristic golden sunshine and the blue sky, captivating passengers' eyes.

If travelers choose a night train journey during the lunar New Year, they can also discover the sparkling lights through the local dragon fruit gardens here.

Dragon fruit orchards as the train passes through Binh Thuan.

Not only that, visitors to Binh Thuan can also visit Mui Ne - Phan Thiet, enjoying the dreamy blue sea under beautiful coconut trees. Or visit Bau Trang, a white sand desert full of sun and wind.

A small note if travelers choose the Saigon - Binh Thuan train for their 2024 Lunar New Year train tour, they should consider the destination to avoid confusion, as Binh Thuan station and Phan Thiet station are two different locations.

The one-way ticket price for this journey is around 150,000 VND per person.

2.5 Saigon - Nha Trang Train Journey

As the trend of train travel among young people has become increasingly popular in recent years, new train cars are regularly improved and refurbished, offering passengers the best experiences.

Many passengers love the modern interior of the new train cars, constantly checking in with stylish photos on the train. Therefore, the Saigon - Nha Trang route is also chosen by travelers for their spring journey.

The train journey from Saigon to Nha Trang covers a total distance of 400 km, taking nearly 7 hours. The trip is more enjoyable due to the longer distance, passing through more provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Thuan.

Just hearing the names of the provinces along the way, passengers can imagine the beauty of each region appearing through the window frames as the train passes by.

The ticket prices for the route vary depending on the class of seat chosen by passengers:

• For the Saigon - Nha Trang route: Prices range from 190,000 to 635,000 VND per ticket, from hard seats to air-conditioned sleeper seats.

• For the Hanoi - Nha Trang route: Prices range from 450,000 to 2,500,000 VND per ticket, from hard seats to air-conditioned sleeper seats.

2.6 Hanoi - Lao Cai and Saigon - Lao Cai Train Journey

Sapa, Lao Cai is always beautiful regardless of the season in our country. Especially, when spring comes, Sapa transforms with a different fresh beauty. Therefore, this is also one of the most visited tourist destinations during the Lunar New Year.

Most travelers choose to take the 2024 Tet train tour to Lao Cai because they want to fully enjoy the beauty from the North to the South or vice versa. The main reason is that this route runs almost along the length of the country, with a very long travel time, a fairly long distance, and a transfer at Hanoi station, divided into two segments: Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi, Hanoi - Sapa. Then the train will pass through some provinces such as Phu Tho, Yen Bai, and stop at Lao Cai.

Although the travel time is quite slow, the natural beauty along the journey across North and South Vietnam is the reason why travelers want to experience this type of tourism.

Ticket prices from Hanoi to Lao Cai and vice versa range from 160,000 VND for hard seats to 480,000 VND for air-conditioned sleeper seats.

3. Experience Tips for Train Travel

3.1 Choose slow trains to easily enjoy the scenery

North-South trains typically offer two types of services to meet passengers' travel needs: fast trains and slow trains. Fast trains usually take about 28 hours to travel from the starting station to the end station and are identified by codes like SE2, SE4, SE8, etc. Slow trains take longer, approximately 48 hours, and are typically identified by codes like TN2, TN4.

Admiring the scenery through the window is the most enjoyable thing.

Travelers on the Tet 2024 train tour should choose slow trains to fully enjoy the beautiful landscapes, mountains, and valleys along the journey from South to North or vice versa.

3.2 Choose your seat on the train

There are various types of seats available on the train to serve all passengers. Depending on the seat class, ticket prices range from a few hundred thousand to two million dong.

The main seat classes on the Reunification Express include three types: hard seats, soft seats, and sleeping berths. Among them, the hard seats come in two options: with air conditioning or without air conditioning.

Choosing the right seat helps travelers fully enjoy their journey.

Passengers on the train can choose the appropriate seat class based on their budget or travel needs, whether for short or long distances. Additionally, travelers on the Tet 2024 train tour should select seats near the window for convenient sightseeing, which is one of the main reasons for choosing this mode of transportation.

Another small note is that the beds on the train are bunk beds, so passengers can choose the suitable bunk. For those afraid of heights, it's best to choose the lower bunk.

3.3 Prepare Food for the Journey

For passengers with high food and beverage requirements, it's advisable to prepare food and drinks for their journey. However, if travelers opt for the Tet 2024 train tour, the tour guide and manager will arrange food and drinks in advance, ensuring passengers can enjoy their journey without worrying about this matter.

3.4 Luggage

Baggage regulations when traveling by train are not as strict as when flying. However, Vietnamese railways still regulate passenger baggage to not exceed 20 kg. Additionally, procedures for passengers with excess baggage are simple and much quicker. This is a plus point for travelers going on the Tet 2024 train tour.

3.5 Choose Tet 2024 train tours from travel companies

Although the procedures are simpler and easier compared to air travel, it would be much more wonderful if travelers could just carry their backpacks and enjoy without worrying about anything else. Therefore, travelers should opt for tour packages.

Tour guides - companions to travelers during the journey and tour managers will take care of all related procedures such as ticket booking, hotel reservations, meals, or even acting as photographers for travelers' beautiful moments on the train.

Mytour's Tet 2024 train tour is ready to welcome travelers right now with a variety of destinations such as:

3.5.1 3-day 2-night Train Tour to Mui Ne

• Day 1: Departure from Saigon station to Phan Thiet station, where travelers can enjoy the exciting feeling on the train. Then from Phan Thiet station to Tra Cu Tourist Area - Mui Ne - Bau Trang.

• Day 2: Continue the journey to Mui Ke Ga and enjoy the beach at Mui Ne

• Day 3: Visit the ancient fishing village fish sauce museum

Breathtaking scenery unfolds before the eyes of travelers

3.5.2 2-day 3-night Nha Trang Tour by Train

• Day 1: Depart from Saigon station in the evening, experience a night on the train.

• Day 2: From Nha Trang city to visit Nha Phu Bay, Suoi Hoa Lan tourist area, Ngoc Trai Long Beach Pearl Center

• Day 3: Visit Doc Let tourist area, Thap Ba hot mineral spring, Ponagar Tower, and return to Ho Chi Minh City by train.

3.5.3 3-day 3-night Quy Nhon Tour by Train

• Day 1: After experiencing a night's sleep on the train, tourists will arrive at beautiful Ky Co beach, Eo Gio, and Ham Ho tourist area

• Day 2: Visit Gheng Rang tourist area, Queen's Beach, and legendary Ghenh Da Dia.

• Day 3: Visit the filming location of 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' at Xep Beach and the easternmost point of the country - Mui Dien.

3.5.4 Tour from Hanoi to Phong Nha Ke Bang – Quang Binh by Train

• Day 1: Depart from Hanoi station to Dong Hoi station, where tourists will experience an overnight stay on the train. Then visit the Jumping Rock Beach in Quang Binh.

• Day 2: Conquer Phong Nha Cave and Eight Ladies Cave.

• Day 3: Visit some famous destinations in Quang Binh such as Dong Hoi city, Tam Toa Church Bell Tower.

• Day 4: Board the train back to Hanoi.

Here are all the travel experiences for Tet 2024 train tours for tourists. If you want to experience train travel, sit on the train slowly to enjoy the beauty of nature through the window, contact the Mytour hotline at 19003398 for detailed advice.