Tourist train Hanoi/Ninh Binh – Dong Hoi/Hue/Da Nang

From October 20, 2023, Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Haraco) officially launched the high-quality SE19/SE20 tourist train pair from Hanoi to Hue/Da Nang and vice versa. The goal is to meet the increasing demand of both domestic and international tourists for transportation quality and service on this route.

The upgrade of this train pair is not just an investment project but also a significant step in creating a unique identity, a brand on the Hanoi – Da Nang route. The upgrade includes selecting high-quality train cars, improving the interior by replacing blankets, sheets, pillows, and window curtains, and enhancing the onboard space.

Travel time:

• SE1: departs from Hanoi at 20:50, SE2: departs from Danang at 13:33
• SE3: departs from Hanoi at 19:20, SE4: departs from Danang at 12:38
• SE19: departs from Hanoi at 19:45, SE20: departs from Danang at 18:00

New features of tourist trains:

• Premium service: An experienced staff, friendly attendants proficient in English, providing an excellent service experience.
• Cleanliness: Professional cleaning procedures ensure the onboard environment is always kept clean and luxurious, akin to a high-end hotel. The restrooms are equipped with hot water to meet the passengers’ needs.

Three popular companies operating the SE19/SE20 train route from Hanoi to Da Nang are: the Reunification Express Train (directly operated by Haraco – Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company); and tourist train companies: Lotus Express Train, Violette Express Train, New Livitrans Express Train

Tourist train Hanoi to Hue/Da Nang overview

• Route: Hanoi train station – Ninh Binh train station – Dong Hoi train station – Hue train station – Da Nang train station
• Passenger’s seats: 2 – 4 soft beds per cabin
• Bed size: W:700mm/ L:1850mm
• Toilets – Each train car has one restroom

Schedule and price

Train company

Train schedule

Ticket price

Updated: Sep, 2025

Price: USD/berth/person

Price includes/excludes

Pick-up/Drop-off points

Hanoi:

• Hanoi Railway Station: 120 Le Duan street, Van Mieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Ninh Binh:

• Ninh Binh Railway Station: 01 Lane 41 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Nam Binh, Ninh Binh

Dong Hoi:

• Dong Hoi Railway Station: Thuan Ly, Thon 4, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh

Hue:

• Hue Railway Station: 02 Bui Thi Xuan street, Vinh Ninh, Hue city

Da Nang:

• Da Nang Railway Station: 791 Hai Phong street, Tam Thuan, Thanh Khe, Da Nang

Additional notices

• Children aged 0-3 can travel free of charge, must be accompanied by a paying adult
• You can also book a private seat for kid.
• Luggage area is spacious at trunk area. Recommended to bring: 20-inch (or below 20 kg) suitcase/backpack and 7 kg handbag/passenger. You can leave big luggage at Hanoi hotel and grab it back when returning.
• Once you get confirmation from Viet Transfers, your tickets have been reserved. At the meeting point, there’s no need to show any confirmation or have e-tickets. You just need to tell the operators your name to get on the bus
• The actual pick-up time would be reconfirmed via email / WhatsApp by Viet Transfers. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 30-45 minutes before the actual pick-up time and also inform your hotel receptionist that you are waiting for the picking up.
• Viet Transfers is a travel agent provider that sells tickets or on behalf of the bus companies

Cancellation policy

• Free up to 7 days before departure date: USD 3 / booking as handling fee will be charged;
• Within 5-7 days before departure date: 30% charge;
• Within 3-5 days before departure date: 50% charge;
• Later than 3 days prior to departure date: 100% charge;
• Passenger not showing up: No refund.