Is Vietnam’s Luxury Sleeper Train Worth It? Overnight vs Multi-Day Trip - Danang to Hanoi
Planning to travel between Hanoi and Da Nang by rail? As slow travelers who explore the world entirely overland without flying, we tested three completely different train itineraries along Vietnam’s national railway line—from budget day seats to a 17-hour luxury sleeper cabin! 0:43 3-train option 0:51 Hanoi to Vinh 0:57 Vinh to Donh Hoi 1:01 Dong Hoi to Da Nang 2:06 2-train option 2:11 Dan Nang to Dong Hoi 2:18 Dong Hoi to Hanoi 3:03 Laman Express Luxury Sleeper Train 4:09 Cost and booking 6:14 Cabin berth options 7:38 Our Verdict! 9:36 No Fly Zone Trains In this video, we compare the exact costs, comfort levels, travel times, and hotel stopovers for: 1️⃣ The 3-Train Slow Travel Option (Hanoi ➔ Vinh ➔ Dong Hoi ➔ Da Nang with 5-6 hr legs) 2️⃣ The 2-Train Economy Option (Why an 11-hour train seat is NOT worth the savings!) 3️⃣ The 1-Train Luxury Sleeper Option (Reviewing the 17-hour Laman Express booked via 12Go Asia) 🔔 We explore the world entirely overland because we do not fly—ever, full stop! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to join our No Fly Zone journeys! 📍 ROUTE & BOOKING LOGISTICS: • Regional Trains: Booked via official DSVN Vietnam Rail Appapp (Soft AC seats) • Luxury Sleeper: Laman Express (17-hour overnight cabin booked via 12Go Asia) • Stopover Bases: Vinh (Sheraton) & Dong Hoi (Voco) 💰 ROUTE BREAKDOWN & TICKET COSTS (HANOI ⇄ DA NANG) 🚄 OPTION 1: THE 3-TRAIN SLOW TRAVEL ROUTE (Hanoi ➔ Da Nang) • Leg 1: Hanoi ➔ Vinh (~6 hrs) - Train: 388,000 VND / person (~$42 CAD total for two) - Stopover: 2 nights at Sheraton Vinh (~$100 CAD per night) • Leg 2: Vinh ➔ Dong Hoi (~6 hrs) - Train: 246,000 VND / person (~$27 CAD total for two) - Stopover: 3 nights at Voco Dong Hoi (~$100 CAD per night) • Leg 3: Dong Hoi ➔ Da Nang (~6 hrs) - Train: 294,000 VND / person (~$32 CAD total for two) ➡️ Total Train Cost: ~$101 CAD (~$73 USD) for two ➡️ Total Cost (if rushed with 1-night stopovers): ~$300 CAD (~$218 USD) 🚄 OPTION 2: THE 2-TRAIN ECONOMY ROUTE (Da Nang ➔ Hanoi) • Leg 1: Da Nang ➔ Dong Hoi (~6 hrs) - Train: 305,000 VND / person (~$33 CAD total for two) - Stopover: 3 nights at Voco Dong Hoi (~$100 CAD per night) • Leg 2: Dong Hoi ➔ Hanoi (~11 hrs) - Train: 542,000 VND / person (~$58 CAD total for two) ➡️ Total Train Cost: ~$91 CAD (~$66 USD) for two ➡️ Total Cost (if rushed with a 1-night stopover): ~$191 CAD (~$138 USD) ⚠️ We do not recommend this route due to travel fatigue from the 11-hour seat haul. 🚄 OPTION 3: THE 1-TRAIN DIRECT LUXURY SLEEPER (Da Nang ➔ Hanoi) • Direct Route: Laman Express (17 hrs | 6:00 PM – 11:00 AM) • Booking: 12Go Asia • Total Cost: €330 (~$500 CAD / ~$363 USD total for a private 2-berth cabin) • Inclusions: Private lockable cabin, 2 firm beds with duvet & pillows, complimentary snack basket, drinks, and scenic coastal morning views. 🎥 CHECK OUT OUR SECONDARY TRAIN CHANNEL! If you love relaxing, uninterrupted window views from scenic rail journeys around the world, visit our secondary channel, No Fly Zone Trains: https://youtube.com/@NoFlyZoneTrains?si=lN9ahMz0MgvqdvK7 #VietnamTravel #VietnamTrains #NoFlyZone #SlowTravel #OverlandTravel #HanoiToDanang #LamanExpress #TrainTravel #ReunificationExpress #TravelVietnam We are Andrea & Keith - retired GenX Canadians who are slow-travelling the world without flying. Join us on our journey and share in our adventure! #noflyzonenomads #retirementlife #nomadlife #slowtravel #genx #cruiselife #traintravel #southeastasia #canada #cruise #train #retirementtravel #retired