Comments on: Vietnam Sleeper Train Ultimate Guide For Tourists (2025)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:42:44 +0000

Thanks for your comprehensive post. I’ve read about the pros and cons of the top and bottom bunk in the 4 person sleeper. I’m traveling with my husband overnight from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi….What do you think about booking a top and bottom so we can have the best of both worlds and have an entire side to ourselves? Does the system allow you to book one of each??

By: Kathi

Kathi — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 08:20:46 +0000

I’m super glad you had clean restrooms because when I traveled the length of Vietnam on the trains, that was the only thing that really distressed me — and I’m not a clean freak. There were puddles everywhere and the smell… horrid. It was a really odd experience with cabin-mates I didn’t know but both men were polite and one even helped me get food from the trolley. Ran into a man from California traveling with Vietnamese relatives and he shared food and beer during the trip. I’ve heard that the food carts are a great way to get salmonella but I had absolutely zero issues eating from the trolley… still, your advice to pick up food before you go is wise. It was an amazing experience and I can’t wait to do it again…

By: Tasha Amy

Tasha Amy — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:13:29 +0000

In reply to Barbara watson.

Hi Barbara!
Unfortunately I haven’t seen them offering monthly passes. Though I have seen this with sleeper buses offering ‘open tickets’ for any routes over a set period of time

By: Barbara watson

Barbara watson — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:42:02 +0000

Is it possible to buy a monthly pass?