VIP 2-Berth Sleeper Train Price 2026 on SE1, SE2 Trains

VIP 2-berth sleeper tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on the SE1 train start from 4.259.000VND per person. A VIP 2-berth bed costs exactly twice as much as a lower bed in a 4-berth cabin on the same train, and passengers get a private cabin with only 2 beds. Prices are based on a Vexere survey of trips in October 2026.

What is a VIP 2-berth cabin on Vietnam trains?

A VIP 2-berth cabin is the highest sleeper class on SE trains operated by Vietnam Railways. Each VIP cabin has only 2 beds, both on the lower level, with no upper berths like a standard 4-berth cabin. In the ticketing system, this class is coded AnLv2M and named "Khoang có 2 giường VIP" (VIP 2-berth cabin).

VIP cabins are not in a separate carriage. On the SE1 train, carriage 10 is a 4-berth sleeper carriage with 7 cabins, and cabins 3 and 4 in this carriage are designed with only 2 beds. As a result, each SE1 trip has only 4 VIP beds. On the same SE1 trip on 21/10/2026, the 4-berth class still had 111 beds available at the time of the survey.

According to carriage information on Vexere, the carriage with VIP cabins on the SE1 train is equipped with air conditioning, power outlets, wifi, thick mattresses, blankets, drinking water and a toilet. VIP 2-berth train tickets are sold per bed, with each ticket covering 1 adult.

VIP 2-berth train ticket prices by route (updated 10/2026)

VIP 2-berth cabins are sold on both the full North–South route and shorter routes such as Hanoi to Da Nang, Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. The table below shows the lowest VIP cabin fare on each route.

Prices are per person, including taxes and fees, and are for reference only. Fares may change depending on the travel date, passenger type and berth position. Data surveyed for trips in 10/2026. Travel time is based on the fastest train with VIP cabins on each route.

Hanoi to Da Nang VIP 2-berth train ticket price

Two trains sell VIP 2-berth cabins on the Hanoi to Da Nang route. The SE1 train departs Hanoi at 21:45 and arrives in Da Nang at 13:14 the next day, with VIP cabin fares from 2.383.000VND. The SE19 train departs Hanoi at 19:45 and arrives in Da Nang at 11:35 the next day, with VIP cabin fares from 2.574.000VND. VIP cabins on the SE19 train had seats available on only 3 of the 6 surveyed dates, so passengers travelling to Da Nang should book early or choose the SE1 train.

VIP 2-berth cabin prices on the SE1 and SE2 trains

The SE1 and SE2 trains are the fastest pair of Reunification Express trains on the North–South railway. Both trains depart in the evening and arrive early in the morning on the third day, so passengers spend 2 nights on board. The long journey is the main reason many travellers choose a VIP 2-berth cabin on the SE1 and SE2 trains instead of a soft seat or a 6-berth cabin.

VIP cabins on the SE2 train were already sold out for 14/10/2026 on the survey date, while the 4-berth and 6-berth classes still had many beds available. With only 4 VIP beds per trip, this class usually sells out before other classes.

Is a VIP 2-berth cabin worth it? Comparison with the 4-berth cabin

The table below compares the lowest fare per person for each sleeper class on the same SE1 train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

One VIP 2-berth bed costs exactly the same as 2 lower beds in a 4-berth cabin. This double-price pattern held on every route and every train in the survey, including SE1, SE2, SE19 and SE22.

For 2 travellers, the most useful calculation compares 2 VIP tickets with buying all 4 beds in a 4-berth cabin.

A whole 4-berth cabin costs 276.000VND less than 2 VIP tickets and fits 4 people. A couple who wants a private cabin pays almost twice as much as 2 lower beds in a 4-berth cabin shared with other passengers.

How to choose a class based on group size:

• 2 travellers who want privacy: choose a VIP 2-berth cabin. Two VIP tickets guarantee that no other passengers share the cabin.
• 3 to 4 travellers: book a whole 4-berth cabin. The total cost is close to 2 VIP tickets, but the cabin fits 4 people.
• 2 travellers on a budget: choose 2 lower beds in a 4-berth cabin and save from 4.258.000VND compared with 2 VIP tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

See also 4-berth cabin train ticket prices and 6-berth cabin train ticket prices for a detailed comparison of each class.

Who should choose a VIP 2-berth cabin?

• Couples: each cabin has only 2 beds, so a couple has private space for more than 30 hours on the SE1 and SE2 trains.
• Older travellers: both VIP beds are on the lower level, so there is no ladder to climb, and a 2-person cabin makes it easier to rest through 2 nights on the Reunification Express.
• Business travellers: the carriage has power outlets and wifi, and a 2-person cabin is suitable for working or taking calls without disturbing other passengers.
• A parent travelling with 1 young child: a private cabin keeps the child comfortable and limits noise for other passengers.

How to book VIP 2-berth train tickets on Vexere

Vexere is a ticketing agent of Vietnam Railways and sells VIP 2-berth cabin tickets online on its website and app.

1. Search for trains by route and travel date, for example Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City train tickets or Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi train tickets.
2. Select the SE1 or SE2 train and click "Book".
3. On the seat map, select carriage 10, which is listed as a 4-berth sleeper carriage. On the SE1 train, cabins 3 and 4 in carriage 10 are VIP cabins, each with 2 beds priced at double the other beds in the carriage.
4. Select your bed, enter passenger details and pay.
5. Receive your e-ticket by email and in your Vexere account.

Each SE1 trip has only 4 VIP beds, so passengers should book VIP 2-berth train tickets early, especially for public holidays, Tet and weekends.

Frequently asked questions about VIP 2-berth train tickets