Hanoi – Lao Cai (Sapa) Train

On board (Sapa train)
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Winding its way from Hanoi to Lao Cai near the Chinese border, this night train is more than just transport – it’s a nostalgic glide through the darkness towards Sapa’s misty mountains. Settle into your bunk, sip strong tea, and let the rhythmic clatter lull you into sleep as rice paddies and river valleys pass unseen beyond the window.

While comfort levels vary by carriage, the journey holds its charm – a pause between the capital’s buzz and the cool, rugged calm of the highlands. Arrive at dawn, sleepy but stirred by the shift in altitude and air.

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Highlights

The Victoria Express
The Victoria Express
Standard cabin
Standard cabin
Deluxe cabin
Deluxe cabin
Corridor onboard
Corridor onboard
The Victoria Express waiting to depart
The Victoria Express waiting to depart

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