LONGEST OVERNIGHT TRAIN IN VIETNAM (Hanoi to Saigon)

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In today's Vietnam travel vlog, we ride the longest VIP overnight train in Vietnam, starting from the North in the city of Hanoi, all the way to the south to the city of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
In this video, we give you a complete look into what it's like to be on a train for such an extended period of time and whether or not you should do the journey yourself.
Filmed June 2022
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Hanoi Train Station
2:59 Our VIP Cabin
7:19 The Next Morning
9:34 Restaurant Carriage
12:41 VIP Lunch
13:38 Podcast Recording
16:55 Mandy Losing it
18:46 Vietnam CountrySide
19:47 Cabin Fever
20:10 Final Hour
22:13 Saigon Station
23:26 We Made it

[@LloydandMandy]

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[@rajaazid3563]

I want to suggest you a nice idea that they will love. Views

[@wanwandokko]

Spot on, way better than any bus. Thing is that the train goes through some spectacular scenery in between Hue and Hanoi.

[@hmoobs1]

I cannot believe that I watched the entire video and came away like I was riding the train with you guys as well because now I am exhausted. Great experience though

[@rebeccamoran3332]

Lol I remember seeing this train trip 'romaticised' by an Aussie travel show.. thanks for keeping it real.

[@lifeasReno]

Thanks for showing the real side of traveling through foreign countries. And being real yourselves. Nice job 👏 👍

[@rascalhusky8129]

We did this same trip years ago (very slow) we stopped of in Danang and Oihan. It was still a great experience. 👍

[@guderian7795]

8:05 "Judging by how I look" LOL, waking up (Mandy) looking like an angel.

[@trongquang76]

I am impressive that you were willing to experience this TOO LONG trip from Hanoi to Saigon by train. Thanks for your wonderful sharing.

[@goodforgaia]

Thanks for keeping it real - what a mission of a journey!

[@karynbrown7519]

Love your video's! Keep them coming!

[@robgardner3649]

Oh Boy Oh Boy , what an epic ride. Reminds of my time as a little tacker riding a "red rattler" train from Melbourne to Brisbane with the boy cubs, sleeping on the floor and on wooden bench seats. Glad you survived relatively unscathed and in your usual fine spirits. Love watching your vlogs !!! Keep it up. Rob G.

[@rambodiehardwarrior749]

Take care of yourselves and have a nice journey. I've sent you my support and love from Thailand.

[@truth4u]

Love watching you guys ! Thank You for sharing✌🏾 cute couple 😊❤️

[@sreypichtvshow6059]

Really good show with nice landscapes, thanks 🙏 for sharing

[@manxaura]

We did the Hanoi to Da Nang leg of that journey the first time. On a return trip, we flew from Hanoi to Saigon. It was less than AUD100 🙂 Kudos to you guys for doing the whole journey by train 😀

[@TraverseTheGlobe]

Thanks for the memories! You got the good mattress! I did the same thing in 2016, from Saigon to Hanoi, nearly broke my back! 😂

[@MinhNguyen-tm5ec]

You guys are nuts!

[@BnBsportandtravel]

That looks heactic. Was great to bump in you guys last night. Love the content

[@glengamble526]

Looking forward to this…

[@garywatts7924]

G'day Lloyd and Mandy....certainly not envious of your train journey, but certainly impressed that you'd take on the challenge of 32hrs in a 6 x4... Enjoyed your vlog and look forward to the next....cheers Gaz

[@marcp108]

I honestly don't think I could do it. 32 hours is an epic journey. The beer arrived just at the right time!I its all about the travel experience.

[@glengamble526]

Great stuff, guys!

[@LloydandMandy]

Much appreciated!

[@cuongtoviet6155]

chúc 2 bạn có chuyến đi chơi việt nam thật vui vẻ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kato1964]

You guys are funny...in a good way. I am not sure I would have taking 32 hr. train ride. But hey the experience is everything and admire your adventurist attitude, love it.

[@hotelhighlights]

Great content!

[@California95]

Just watched your video. That was a long 32 hours train huh! Bravo! Enjoy your time in Saigon! Look forward to watching your next video!

[@LloydandMandy]

Thanks Kristen! Really appreciate it! 😃

[@California95]

That’s a very long ride! Safe travels!

[@LloydandMandy]

Yes it was!

[@kienluong85]

Một trải nghiệm đi tàu rất thú vị !☺️

[@Nicky-gb7hj]

We'll eat and sleep all day on the ship. Very relaxing 👍

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Wow, I can imagine that train ride is just so long! Loved you guys are travel nomads too, I travel often but mostly with work, and still thought I might also share a good travel carry-on bag you can consider on your future travels. It's the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane. It's very functional and a good carry-on on travels ❤🥰

[@TT-so2to]

Thank you for sharing ❤️👏

[@FxicoKid]

The guy smashing the walker 😂 2:13. Guys I have meant to send you a message for such a long time, tonight was the night the infinite living mind spoke I guess. Do not stop! What you guys are creating here is simply art, YOU BOTH ARE ART! May the wind be in you favor anywhere you chose to explore. May you keep inspiring us all with your bright bright light and love, we can feel it, we can feel it. I'll meet you soon out there! I'll know where you are! N A M A S T E 🌱

[@humhum3511]

Superb , viva Vietnam .

[@korylp6219]

Great genuine vlog of travel! Personally I would fly because even though it’s the same price, it’s the time that I save that is worth it.

[@KimNGUYEN-sw9yu]

My hat is off to you two ! I would go nuts too … 32 hrs is too ….too long . 👏👏👏👏

[@quangtruong159]

Hope to see you guys in Saigon 👍 Quang from Dallas, Texas 👨

[@khoaho4627]

You should definitely travel to the mekong delta, phu quoc island, con dao island and dalat also while u are in the south. These places are great, i can ensure that.

[@janettemcgregor4100]

I'm leaving solo April 10 starting my 5 months 1st in Vietnam Hanoi going N.S thanks

[@daynaupho]

Yêu hai bạn từ Hà Nội!

[@tuano8789]

My friend, traveling to Vietnam without going to Phu Quoc pearl island is a shortcoming. Perhaps Ha Long Bay still loses to Phu Quoc Island a bit.

[@simonvancoevorden295]

I did this trip in 2016 in a 4 berth , shared with an American family . The parents were fine but the spoilt little brat of a daughter didn’t stop winging the whole time! Felt like wringing here neck ! Didn’t know about the compartment you guys had . Cheers Simon

[@nhfamilyusa]

Mandy you rock!

[@LloydandMandy]

No, YOU ROCK! :)

[@SuperNamn]

Hope you’ll stay in Vietnam long enough to build a massive audience base. There’re so many places each with a unique characteristic in scenery, people and foods.

[@SuperNamn]

@@LloydandMandy Lloyd and Mandy: please visit a nightlife popular bar in the beach city Vũng Tàu, a 2h drive from Saigon. Everything in this bar including the shape of the building is about Johny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean. The bar is facing the ocean and features daily live band and singers playing American rock music. The name of the bar in Vietnamese is Ngọc Trai Đen, or Black Pearl Bar Vũng Tàu, in English. Also instead of taking a bus, you can take a popular and faster option by high speed ferry from Saigon harbor to Vung Tau beach city for another unique water scenic experience. Please look this up (GreenlinesDP Fast Ferry). I know you’ll love the experience. In Vung Tau, the dock of this express ferry is only about couple km from the Black Pearl Bar and on the same scenic ocean cliffside road.

Welcome to Vietnam. Chúc 2 bạn vui vẻ 🤩👍❤️

[@alwilson8670]

Good info. Cheers 😎🙏

[@LloydandMandy]

No problem 👍

[@luuphan6343]

Thank you so much for sharing...👍🌹❤

[@joannschutz412]

I took the train from Hoi An to Hue and return in a day and that was enough for me!

[@viphung3606]

Sài Gòn món ngon nhiều du lịch người dân khiếu khách lắm nhé anh chị chúc anh chị vui vẻ ở Sài Gòn 😘

[@vietnamlifeandtravelguide9696]

I have never done long train trip like you before.

[@Hispandinavian]

When I take long train trips, I like to pack a decent about of food and drinks. I heard the sleeper buses are hit and miss and people tend to have sticky fingers while you´re asleep.

[@josannefromin7750]

I really love U2 guys you are so beautiful and also knowing that Mandy you were from Vancouver BC somewhere 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@lindysutherland4563]

Interesting vlog guys 🥰 While I'd love to do an overnight train trip in Vietnam (Ive done one in China and loved it!) I'm not sure if want to do 32 hours 😲😲😲

[@nguyenvanhung9542]

Du lịch thắng cảnh thì miền bắc Việt Nam rất tuyệt vời 👍

[@hongsonngo8515]

Thanks for the video, I find so hard to travel overnight on train or buses when I am in VN :(

[@kn7619]

Please try the buttered okra dip with bread at 80 nguyen bieu in Saigon! It’s served with okra and octopus

[@rebeccamoran3332]

I like it when you post the prices 😊

[@Anhhungxadieu87]

TRAIN = XE LỬA or TÀU HỎA. Not mean Đào Tạo😅. Hope you have great trip! Sai Gon welcome!

[@JoachimCiecierski]

Guys, you should read the book "Around the World in 80 Trains" by Monisha Rajesh. She travels nearly 70k kilometers by train and she's also taking this train. Great book I can really recommend. Love watching your videos. Keep on travelling and editing :-)

[@doodahgurlie]

I was surprised you guys chose the option for a 36 hour train trip vs flying...but thanks for doing it for those of us whom are curious. It was very informative and interesting.

[@jeff97-polar]

So I did hear right? I did think you said you could fly for the same price but preferred the train. Would be curious to hear about why. I appreciate the train would be interesting but isn't it a lot of "wasted" time if flights are same price?

[@doodahgurlie]

@@jeff97-polar Many travel vloggers do it for the experience. Many people have flown, but less have ridden trains.

[@andreasdulsmann515]

Hi, great adventure from Ha Noi to Saigon via train 🙂 - for next trip book flight with Vietjet 1:40 hours for 61,50€. 1996 in February I travel from Ha Noi to Da Nang via bus and flight to Saigon - best way to see and smell Vietnam 🙂 with the culture of Vietnam and see the differences between north and south!!!!

[@josannefromin7750]

u2 were wonderful and funny as well , the trail sure is an amazing trip...........go to sleep and sleep, sleep sleep until u are rested😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@rajaazid3563]

do you like to travel

[@Ianhoward1411]

Looks horrendous but well done to you both, an experience that’ll stay with you forever…I look forward to the upcoming videos, you’re both great, but Lloyd give Mandy a hug and kiss occasionally , she deserves it….take care both of you…

[@patriciapenry9456]

We caught an overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa about 12 years ago in a 4 berth cabin, not too bad!

[@LloydandMandy]

Well done that would have been tough!

[@SD-rl3pf]

were you on a tight time schedule? So many great options to stop on way and break up trip for a couple of days. Ninh Binh, Dong Hoi & Hue all well & truly worth at least a 2 night stop

[@KennyBui92708]

Sh****tttt ....... You guys have it made. This train ride used to take 80 hours (you read it right, 80 F-ING HOURS) and there was no VIP nor any cabin at all. Sitting the whole 80 F-ing hours. All kidding aside, I love the fact that you sacrificed yourself to show us what NOT to do :). Welcome to my country, keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you're gonna do next. Enjoy your stay.

[@btingey]

The train is great if your taking days and many stops… but 36 hours on a direct train instead of $34 for a plane ticket… is not my idea of a “good time”… but you still kept your good attitude so that’s great.

[@SD-rl3pf]

likewise. we did 3 internal flights last trip. Cheapest was $28 Can Tho to Danang. Most expensive $50 Hanoi to Sagain, all with 15kg luggage included. But, I am a pedantic planner, so all booked well in advance. Not sure what prices you pay if wing it and try to get tickets day or so before

[@btingey]

@@SD-rl3pf I’ve traveled Southeast Asia for decades… always just “wing it” and buy tickets or even hotels at the last minute. Works fine until it doesn’t… like holidays, high season etc… but those are times I avoid… wouldn’t want to try and buy a last minute ticket over Chinese New Year for example.

[@Creees]

$34 doesnt include bags does it? Or vietjet has a million delays 🤣🤣

[@SD-rl3pf]

@@Creees 15kg free checked luggage with Vietjet. We paid $28 with 15kg luggage included Can Tho-Danang. And if you have more than 15kg luggage travelling in Asia, you are taking way too much. We were around 10kg each and that included a 1kg tripod

[@Creees]

@@SD-rl3pf wow thats pretty decent. I will give them a try for domestic. Any delays?

[@TuanAnh-gv7mq]

Sai Gon is a vibrant city renowned for tasty local food. Come here, I think you should try Pho, which price is 100 dollars. Its name is Anan Saigon. You must know that Pho in the North and South is a vast difference. I hope you try this dish !!!!!!

[@josephtran7709]

Next time can you do the seats instead of the VIP suite? that would be so cool to hat off

[@msgofast]

We did the train bong son. binh dinh to sigon, just to ticket a box, tracks are far from smooth, and max speed was 80kph on gps, cant imagine doing 32hrs, not like it's the India pacific lol

[@jaredford8440]

😅❤️👍👍 your torture is so amusing 😅🇳🇿

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

I don`t know why you have to go back to Saigon again , unless you have some thing to do in this city that you could not do last time . You can take the plane to flight to any other destinations in the world from Hanoi

[@frankreidy5881]

I travel to V in Jan next year - I found this interesting - cabin fever - no thanks - train prison - self awareness -wonderful - like hell

[@apriliahere]

take fight then :)

[@elsienorback7689]

Yes, Safety Wing is the best travel insurance. I have used it as well, and its awesome, they will reimburse you. Keep all medical receipts.

[@toaibui3088]

VN is beautiful landscapes,hopefully you Enjoyed, but if anything inconvenient would you forgive,good luck to your trips

[@Mn-du2xe]

When I travel to my hometown in Mexico, I take a 40 hr bus ride

[@kambizfahimi7756]

8am on Canada day, its going to be a long day.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I am very sure there are meals on a 30 plus hour train journey. No worries mate. Love from malaysia.

[@BuddysMom2001]

There is a 35 hour train for that route, but my Family of 5 (kids will be 25, 21, & 15) will be doing this exact same trip in June in one of those 6 bed berths...WISH US LUCK! LOL We will be flying back to Hanoi after 5 days though.

[@LloydandMandy]

Sounds fun! Best of luck!

[@rgboy4625]

you guys are funny!

[@toddkerr3380]

If you like seafood and buffets. Check out hotel Nika in saigon abt 80 aud for all can eat and drink alcohol. Includes lobster and crab

[@hoangp9170]

18:33 they are those who didn't pay for the private suite but wanted to check if any of them are unoccupied so they can come and use it randomly before they are told to leave

[@doodahgurlie]

Ah...that makes total sense. I guess I'd do the same if I had to bunk up with 3-5 other people. 😂

[@skyeferguson4452]

🤣🤣🤣 this made me cry laugh, I’m glad you escaped your luxury train prison👍 How creepy everyone constantly looking in your room the whole time🤣🤣

[@josephdang3687]

Vietnam National Assembly discussed building a North-South Express Train nearly two decades ago. Stopped there because of financial problems. Now they are revisiting this stuff. Yeah, the common choice is flying, but you will not have an awesome video like this. I am pleased that you chose the VIP room. The best experience you could have on that train. And I know that there is a 24-hour train. why did you not choose it? FYI, the train can be faster but the rail width is not standard today. It's too narrow and increasing the speed makes it unsafe. The railways in VN were built at the beginning of the 20th century by the French. Thus, slow train for now.

[@verswmarz2754]

That train reminds me of the thousand of jailed journalists in vietnam now such as Tran Huynh Duy Thuc , Pham Chi Dung , Nguyen Tuong Thuy , Pham Chi Thanh , Can Thi Theu , Le Dinh Luong , Truong Minh Duc , Nguyen Trung Ton , Pham Van Troi , Hoang Duc Binh , Tran Anh Kim , Pham Van Diep and the new green environmentalists Nguy Thi Khanh.

[@stefan-pz6iy]

True

[@VanNguyen-hc8qy]

3///

[@yogajedi3337]

The train is perfect way of travelling but you need stop on different location. For the nonstop Hanoi-HCM a flight is recommendable and much better choice.

[@TruongNguyen-bc4vx]

In fact, airfares from Hanoi to SG are cheaper than train tickets

[@philipreid3794]

it look ok

[@quanganh1368]

Dalat welcome !

[@ashjan3317]

hey was it cheaper than 81$ ? as that wat it cost to fly

[@SuperNamn]

Lloyd and Mandy: please visit a nightlife popular bar in the beach city Vũng Tàu, a 2h drive from Saigon. Everything in this bar including the shape of the building is about Johny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean. The bar is facing the ocean and features daily live band and singers playing American rock music. The name of the bar in Vietnamese is Ngọc Trai Đen, or Black Pearl Bar Vũng Tàu, in English.

[@SuperNamn]

Also instead of taking a bus, you can take a popular and faster option by high speed ferry from Saigon harbor to Vung Tau beach city for another unique water scenic experience. Please look this up (GreenlinesDP Fast Ferry). I know you’ll love the experience. In Vung Tau, the dock of this express ferry is only about couple km from the Black Pearl Bar and on the same scenic ocean cliffside road.

[@wyswygsommer2769]

How tall is Lloyd? The train looks tiny. I wonder how the bathroom looks like.

[@NgoCanh-gb2yx]

Sài gòn đến phú quốc đi

[@lucylindsey2317]

wish i could help you translating if ever you go back there

[@whatsname2649]

How much & is there a shower?

[@BillyNeon]

I have wanted to go to Vietnam and go on this train for ages, though I must say, 32 hours in 1 stretch sounds too much for me Is the option of having 1 or 2 stops/stays along the way, perhaps at Hoi An possible?

[@michaelcasson5626]

Yes you can do it in stages, we did this train trip in 2015 but In the other direction from Saigon to Hanoi. We broke it up into stages and stayed a few nights at each of our stopovers. Nha Trang, Danang and Hue, then onto Hanoi.Great way to tour the country really enjoyed it and would recommend doing the train trip in stages.

[@sno_mouse1235]

What kind of card games do you play?

[@BusinessEnglish607]

I was on this too, i had enough of it i got off at Danang and jumped on a plane.

[@doodahgurlie]

😂👍 I would have, too. But I'm glad they did it so viewers can get an idea of what it's like. I get antsy if I'm on a plane for 3 hours, never mind a train for 36. Yikes!

[@elsienorback7689]

On long flights or train rides etc, I feel like all I do is eat. When I travel from Anchorage, AK to Los Angeles, then from LA to Taipai or another East Asia destination, it seems that all I do is wake up and eat, then again, then again. I think I would rather fly to Saigon from Hanoi. I took an overnight bus from Cambodia to Bangkok and had to get onto another sleeper bus at the border. I thought that was a long ride, but your train ride is pretty damn long. No thank you. Thanks for taking the trip and showing your experience. It's something I will avoid and take a short flight instead.

[@New_Version2.0]

Спасибо за Русские субтитры :)

[@user-dz6yg1dx9k]

So, you live in vietnam or just travelling?

[@jansmith6566]

Lloyd is sweating 😅

[@topgun0078]

👍