Vietnam Sleeper Train Prices 2026: 6-Berth and 4-Berth Fares by Route

Vietnam sleeper train prices on Vexere start from 235.000VND in October 2026, for a 6-berth sleeper on the Hanoi to Vinh route. A 4-berth sleeper on the Reunification Express from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to Hanoi starts from 1.841.000VND. On the same route, a 6-berth sleeper costs on average 26% less than a 4-berth sleeper, while the 4-berth cabin is quieter and more private. Prices were surveyed on Vexere in October 2026. The table below compares Vietnam sleeper train fares on 14 popular routes before you book.

Vietnam Sleeper Train Prices on Popular Routes (Updated October 2026)

Vexere surveyed Vietnam sleeper train prices on 14 popular routes in its booking system on October 7, 2026. Each route shows the lowest fare for a 6-berth sleeper, the lowest fare for a 4-berth sleeper and the travel time.

Lowest fares on Vexere, surveyed on October 7, 2026 for departures on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from October 9 to October 30, 2026. The lowest fare is usually a third-tier berth in a 6-berth cabin or a second-tier berth in a 4-berth cabin. Fares include fees and do not cover the Tet holiday period.

North-South Sleeper Train Prices (Reunification Express)

The Reunification Express runs the full route between Hanoi and Saigon with trains SE1 to SE10, with 5 departures a day in each direction. Travel time on the North-South line ranges from about 33 hours to 38.5 hours, depending on the train. Train SE1 (Hanoi to Saigon) and train SE2 (Saigon to Hanoi) are the fastest, at about 33 hours. Trains SE9 and SE10 are the slowest, at about 38.5 hours, but they have the lowest fares.

Reunification Express sleeper fares on weekdays (Tuesday and Wednesday) are as follows:

On Fridays and Sundays, North-South 6-berth sleeper fares rise to 1.595.000VND (Saigon to Hanoi) and 1.611.000VND (Hanoi to Saigon). Travelers who want a faster journey can take train SE1 or train SE2, with weekday 6-berth fares from 1.455.000VND, about 114.000VND to 125.000VND more than the slower trains.

Sleeper Train to Sapa (Hanoi to Lao Cai)

The train to Sapa departs from Hanoi Station and stops at Lao Cai Station, about 35 to 38 km from the center of Sa Pa. Hanoi to Lao Cai sleeper tickets on Vexere start from 490.000VND for a 4-berth sleeper on train SP7. Train SP7 usually leaves Hanoi Station between 8:35 PM and 9:10 PM and arrives at Lao Cai Station between 4:30 AM and 5:20 AM the next morning, a journey of about 8 hours. Sleeper tickets to Sapa usually sell out very early. During the October 2026 survey, most dates were already sold out, and the dates with tickets left had only 2 to 13 berths available. Travelers should book early on the Hanoi to Lao Cai sleeper train page.

From Lao Cai Station to Sa Pa, travelers can take a bus, which takes about 1 hour, or a taxi, which costs about 400.000VND to 500.000VND per trip.

North-South Sleeper Train Prices (Reunification Express)

The Reunification Express runs the full route between Hanoi and Saigon with trains SE1 to SE10, with 5 departures a day in each direction. Travel time on the North-South line ranges from about 33 hours to 38.5 hours, depending on the train. Train SE1 (Hanoi to Saigon) and train SE2 (Saigon to Hanoi) are the fastest, at about 33 hours. Trains SE9 and SE10 are the slowest, at about 38.5 hours, but they have the lowest fares.

Reunification Express sleeper fares on weekdays (Tuesday and Wednesday) are as follows:

On Fridays and Sundays, North-South 6-berth sleeper fares rise to 1.595.000VND (Saigon to Hanoi) and 1.611.000VND (Hanoi to Saigon). Travelers who want a faster journey can take train SE1 or train SE2, with weekday 6-berth fares from 1.455.000VND, about 114.000VND to 125.000VND more than the slower trains.

Sleeper Train to Sapa (Hanoi to Lao Cai)

The train to Sapa departs from Hanoi Station and stops at Lao Cai Station, about 35 to 38 km from the center of Sa Pa. Hanoi to Lao Cai sleeper tickets on Vexere start from 490.000VND for a 4-berth sleeper on train SP7. Train SP7 usually leaves Hanoi Station between 8:35 PM and 9:10 PM and arrives at Lao Cai Station between 4:30 AM and 5:20 AM the next morning, a journey of about 8 hours. Sleeper tickets to Sapa usually sell out very early. During the October 2026 survey, most dates were already sold out, and the dates with tickets left had only 2 to 13 berths available. Travelers should book early on the Hanoi to Lao Cai sleeper train page.

From Lao Cai Station to Sa Pa, travelers can take a bus, which takes about 1 hour, or a taxi, which costs about 400.000VND to 500.000VND per trip.

Why Do Vietnam Sleeper Train Prices Vary? 5 Key Factors

On the same route, sleeper train fares in Vietnam can differ by several hundred thousand dong. Vexere survey data points to 5 main factors:

1. Cabin type. A 6-berth sleeper costs 21% to 28% less than a 4-berth sleeper on the same route, 26% less on average. For example, on the Hanoi to Da Nang route, a 6-berth sleeper starts from 769.000VND and a 4-berth sleeper starts from 1.054.000VND, a difference of 285.000VND.
2. Berth level. In a 6-berth cabin, the lower berth (tier 1) is the most expensive and the top berth (tier 3) is the cheapest. On the Hanoi to Da Nang route on October 13, 2026, a tier 1 berth in a 6-berth cabin cost about 206.000VND more than a tier 3 berth, or 28% more.
3. Day of the week. Tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday are cheaper than tickets for Friday and Sunday. On the Saigon to Nha Trang route, a 6-berth sleeper starts from 363.000VND on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 469.000VND on Friday and Sunday.
4. Train number. Faster SE trains such as SE1, SE2, SE3 and SE4 usually cost more than slower trains such as SE9 and SE10. On the Hanoi to Da Nang route on October 13, 2026, a 6-berth sleeper on train SE9 started from 769.000VND, while train SE3 started from 864.000VND.
5. Peak season and return tickets. Train fares rise during Tet (Lunar New Year), the summer holidays and public holidays. When booking a return ticket on Vexere, travelers get up to 10% off the return fare.

Weekday vs Weekend Sleeper Train Prices

Average lowest fares for the surveyed dates from October 9 to October 30, 2026 on Vexere.

Sleeper Train Prices by Berth Level

Lowest base fares by berth level on October 13, 2026 (Tuesday). Base fares exclude service fees, so they are about 3% lower than the fares in the main price table.

Types of Sleeper Cabins on Vietnam Trains

Vietnam Railways sleeper train tickets come in three cabin types, which differ in the number of berths, price and privacy.

6-Berth Sleeper Cabin

The 6-berth sleeper is the cheapest sleeper class on Vietnam trains, with 3 tiers of berths on each side of the cabin. All 6-berth carriages on the SE trains in the survey were air-conditioned 6-berth sleeper carriages. On the North-South route, a 6-berth sleeper starts from 1.330.000VND, about 511.000VND less than a 4-berth sleeper. This class suits solo travelers and travelers who want to save money. See more on 6-berth sleeper train prices.

4-Berth Sleeper Cabin

The 4-berth sleeper has 2 tiers of berths and is more spacious and less crowded than the 6-berth cabin. A lower berth in a 4-berth cabin costs only about 6% more than an upper berth, so older travelers can choose the lower berth without paying much extra. Families or groups of 4 can book a whole cabin for themselves. See more on 4-berth sleeper train prices.

VIP 2-Berth Sleeper Cabin

VIP 2-berth cabins are currently available on trains SE1, SE2 and SE19, according to carriage data in the Vexere system in October 2026. On train SE2 from Saigon to Hanoi, the VIP cabin base fare starts from 4.134.000VND on weekdays. On the Hanoi to Da Nang route, the VIP cabin base fare starts from 2.313.000VND. The VIP 2-berth cabin suits couples and travelers who want a private space. See more on VIP 2-berth sleeper train prices.

Sleeper or Soft Seat: Which Should You Choose?

Travelers on journeys under 6 hours should choose a soft seat to save money. Travelers on journeys of 6 hours or more, or on overnight trains, should choose a sleeper berth so they can sleep.

The Hanoi to Vinh route is a special case. The overnight train NA1, departing at 10:45 PM, has 6-berth sleepers from 235.000VND, which is even cheaper than a soft seat on the SE trains. See soft seat train prices for a full comparison.

How to Book Vietnam Sleeper Train Tickets Online on Vexere

Travelers can buy sleeper train tickets online on Vexere in 5 steps:

1. Enter your departure station, arrival station and travel date in the search box.
2. Choose a train that fits your departure time and budget.
3. Choose a 6-berth or 4-berth sleeper carriage, then pick your berth on the carriage map.
4. Enter passenger details. Children, seniors, students and other eligible passengers should select the correct ticket type to receive a discount.
5. Pay and receive your QR ticket by email or in the Vexere app.

Sleeper train tickets booked on Vexere can be refunded online in the Vexere app or on the Vexere website. Under Vietnam Railways rules, travelers who cancel 24 hours or more before departure pay a fee of 10% of the fare, and travelers who cancel between 4 hours and 24 hours before departure pay a fee of 20% of the fare, with a minimum of 10.000VND per ticket. Refund fees during public holidays and Tet are higher than on regular days.

Tips for Buying Sleeper Train Tickets and Choosing a Berth

• Lower berths (tier 1) suit older travelers, young children and travelers with a lot of luggage, because there is no climbing. In a 4-berth cabin, a lower berth costs only about 6% more than an upper berth.
• Top berths (tier 3) in a 6-berth cabin are the cheapest, but they have a low ceiling, make it hard to sit up straight and are close to the air-conditioning vent.
• Cabins in the middle of the carriage are usually quieter and farther from the toilets than cabins at either end.
• Book early for weekend trips. In the survey on October 7, 2026, the Saigon to Hanoi route had only 97 6-berth sleepers left across all trains on October 9 (Friday).
• Travel midweek if your schedule is flexible. On 12 of the 14 surveyed routes, 6-berth sleeper fares on Friday and Sunday were 18% to 31% higher than on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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