Train From Danang To Saigon: Schedule, Tickets and How-to
Although time-consuming, taking a train from Danang to Saigon will expose you to the changing in landscape and travel perspective from a unique take.
Photo by @Dung Nguyen Dinh
Train schedule
Train | Depart Da Nang | Arrive Ho Chi Minh City |
SE1 | 10:30 AM | 4:10 AM |
SE3 | 13:12 PM | 5:00 AM |
SE5 | 8:56 AM | 4:40 AM |
SE7 | 21:41 PM | 15:05 PM |
How to book
You can get tickets from the ticket booths at the city train stations - which is the cheapest way to buy one. Sometimes buying the ticket off the counter can save you up to 25%.
However, sometimes it might be risky to wait and book at last minute (even 2-3 days in advance are considered last minute) - seats or berths on popular route are not always available. Ticket agents will charge you extra fee when you reserve online - most will provide free ticket delivery.
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