Vietnam By Bus Or Train

Planning to travel by bus or train in Vietnam?

Then this quick guide will help you plan and book your journey.

Although booking buses or trains in Vietnam may work differently compared to what you’re used to in your country, it’s quite easy. And even though the standards of comfort may not always be the highest possible, the public transportation is good and will definitely get you where you need to be.

Vietnam has a great bus network and the Reunification Express railway running from Hanoi to Saigon also lets you easily cover a lot of miles.

Do keep in mind that local buses can be slow and most night-buses have awkward bunk beds with not much leg space. Sometimes it’s worth spending a bit more on a 1st class train ticket or ‘VIP’ bus service for a bit more comfort if you have the budget.

How to book buses in Vietnam

Bus and minivan services in Vietnam are run by hundreds of different companies. This means timetables are not always complete…