Timetable checked on October 21, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang by train
From Saigon station to Nha Trang's beaches: 411 km along the North–South line in 7h 09m to 9h 55m. Morning trains arrive in the afternoon; the late-evening regional SNT trains arrive at dawn or in the morning.
- Journey time
- 7h 09m to 9h 55m
- Departures
- 12 a day
- First / last
- 06:00 / 22:45
- From
- ₫440,000
- Distance
- 411 km
Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn) → Nha Trang Station (Ga Nha Trang)
The short answer
The official timetable lists 12 trains a day from Saigon to Nha Trang, between 06:00 and 22:45; the trip takes 7h 09m to 9h 55m, the fastest being SE2 in 7h 09m. A morning train gets you to Nha Trang in the afternoon, ready for the beach. Later in the day, choose carefully: the departures from 14:25 to 21:00 arrive in the middle of the night, before 5 am, while the regional SNT trains, which leave Saigon between 21:45 and 22:45, arrive at dawn or in the morning and save a hotel night. In the other direction, most evening trains from Nha Trang reach Saigon in the early morning.
- FastestSE2 at 20:35, arrives 03:44 (7h 09m)
- CheapestSoft seat, air-conditioned from ₫440,000 (≈ $17)
- Best night trainSNT2 at 21:45, arrives 05:40: a full night on board, no hotel needed
- Think twiceSE24 arrives at 00:20, in the middle of the night
Timetable Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE86-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 06:00 | 13:43 | 7h 43m | ₫440,000≈ $17 | Book |
| SE66-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 08:45 | 16:06 | 7h 21m | ₫440,000≈ $17 | Book |
| SE22Soft seat · 4-berth | 10:15 | 18:05 | 7h 50m | ₫500,000≈ $20 | Book |
| SE106-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 13:15 | 21:51 | 8h 36m | ₫590,000≈ $23 | Book |
| SE24 | 14:25 | 00:20+1 day | 9h 55m | — | Book |
| SE30Night train | 18:00 | 01:51+1 day | 7h 51m | — | Book |
| SE4Night train6-berth · Soft seat | 19:20 | 02:40+1 day | 7h 20m | ₫690,000≈ $27 | Book |
| SE2Night train6-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 20:35 | 03:44+1 day | 7h 09m | ₫690,000≈ $27 | Book |
| SE12Night train | 21:00 | 04:54+1 day | 7h 54m | — | Book |
| SNT2Night trainSoft seat · 4-berth | 21:45 | 05:40+1 day | 7h 55m | ₫1,220,000≈ $48 | Book |
| SNT4Night train | 22:15 | 06:30+1 day | 8h 15m | — | Book |
| SNT6Night train | 22:45 | 08:15+1 day | 9h 30m | — | Book |
Timetable Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh City
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE11 | 01:54 | 11:20 | 9h 26m | — | Book |
| SE76-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 08:47 | 17:00 | 8h 13m | ₫390,000≈ $15 | Book |
| SE56-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 10:25 | 18:20 | 7h 55m | ₫420,000≈ $17 | Book |
| SNT5 | 12:20 | 21:20 | 9h 00m | — | Book |
| SE9Night train6-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 17:03 | 03:26+1 day | 10h 23m | ₫560,000≈ $22 | Book |
| SE29Night train | 18:18 | 03:55+1 day | 9h 37m | — | Book |
| SE21Night trainSoft seat · 4-berth | 19:38 | 04:35+1 day | 8h 57m | ₫510,000≈ $20 | Book |
| SNT1Night trainSoft seat · 4-berth | 20:20 | 05:00+1 day | 8h 40m | ₫970,000≈ $38 | Book |
| SE23Night train | 20:39 | 07:05+1 day | 10h 26m | — | Book |
| SNT3Night train | 20:40 | 07:05+1 day | 10h 25m | — | Book |
| SE3Night train6-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 21:12 | 05:30+1 day | 8h 18m | ₫1,080,000≈ $42 | Book |
| SE1Night train6-berth · Soft seat · 4-berth | 22:42 | 06:30+1 day | 7h 48m | ₫690,000≈ $27 | Book |
Official Vietnam Railways (VNR) times for Thursday, November 12, 2026, checked on October 21, 2026; 12Go fares checked the same day. Times change at Tết and during engineering works: the booking page always shows the live timetable.
Fares by class
| Class | VNR fare | 12Go, from |
|---|---|---|
| Soft seat, air-conditioned | — | ₫440,000≈ $17 |
| Hard sleeper, 6 berths | — | ₫560,000≈ $22 |
| Soft sleeper, 4 berths | — | ₫730,000≈ $29 |
VNR fares: best carriages, compiled from dsvn.vn by seat61 (June 10, 2026); a lower berth costs a little more than an upper one. 12Go prices include its service fee and were checked on October 21, 2026. Amounts in other currencies are indicative.
Private carriages
Private companies attach their own sleeping cars to the Vietnam Railways trains: same times, newer cabins, water and snacks, and a higher price. The ratings below are 12Go customer ratings for each operator.
| Carriage | On train | From | 12Go rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmy Express | SNT2 | ₫2,700,000≈ $106 | 3.9/5 (46 reviews) |
| Hana Train | SNT2 | ₫2,380,000≈ $93 | — |
Stations and connections
Saigon station (Ga Sài Gòn) is in District 3, a short taxi or Grab ride from District 1. The trains also stop at Dĩ An and Biên Hòa, on the northern edge of the city: check which stop your ticket shows.
Nha Trang station (Ga Nha Trang) is in the city centre, a short taxi ride from the seafront and the hotels.
Going back, 12 trains leave Nha Trang for Saigon between 01:54 and 22:42.
Train or bus?
Sleeper buses and limousine vans cost a little less and take a similar time on the road; a flight takes about an hour, but Cam Ranh airport is some 35 km south of Nha Trang. The train is the more comfortable way to cover the distance, with room to walk around and a berth if you want to sleep.
Booking tips
- Outside the holidays, a soft sleeper is usually easy to find a few days ahead; book one to two weeks ahead for a weekend, and as soon as sales open for Tết (late January or February) and the 30 April – 1 May holiday.
- Tickets are e-tickets: keep the PDF or the QR code on your phone with your passport, which staff can ask to see.
- Children aged 0 to 4 travel free, children aged 5 to 9 get 25% off and children from 10 pay the full fare (seat61, from the Vietnam Railways rules).
- Luggage goes under the lower berths or in the space above the compartment door; keep valuables with you at night.
Where to buy
- 12Go: English interface, foreign cards, Vietnam Railways seats and private carriages in one search; a service fee is included in the price.
- Trip.com also sells Vietnam Railways tickets (and fewer private carriages than 12Go), with a discount code for a first booking. Trip.com train code (TRIPTRAIN5P, −5 %)
- dsvn.vn, the official Vietnam Railways site: the cheapest, but less easy to use from abroad.
- At the station ticket office: cash in dong, often no English; fine a few days ahead outside the holidays.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang?
Between 7h 09m and 9h 55m, depending on the train. The fastest is SE2, which leaves Saigon Station at 20:35 and arrives at 03:44.
How much is a train ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang?
On 12Go, prices start at ₫440,000 (≈ $17) for soft seat, air-conditioned (fee included, checked on October 21, 2026). A berth in a 4-berth soft sleeper or a private carriage costs more.
Is there a night train from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang?
Yes. The regional SNT trains leave Saigon between 21:45 and 22:45 and arrive at dawn or in the morning: SNT2 leaves at 21:45 and reaches Nha Trang at 05:40. The departures up to 21:00 arrive in the small hours.
Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang train online?
Yes. 12Go and Trip.com accept foreign cards and send an e-ticket; the official site dsvn.vn is cheaper but less easy to use from abroad. Book early for weekends and holidays.
Day train or night train to Nha Trang?
Both work if you pick the right one. The morning departures arrive in Nha Trang in the afternoon. At night, take one of the regional SNT trains that leave between 21:45 and 22:45 and arrive at dawn or in the morning, rather than a departure up to 21:00, which arrives before 5 am. From Nha Trang to Saigon, most evening trains arrive in the early morning.
Which station should I use in Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon station (Ga Sài Gòn), in District 3, is the terminus and the closest to District 1. The trains also call at Dĩ An and Biên Hòa, further out, which only help if you are staying in the north of the city.
Is there a direct train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat?
No. The railway to Da Lat has been closed for decades, apart from a short tourist line from Da Lat station. From Nha Trang, buses and limousine vans climb to Da Lat in about four hours.
How we compile these timetables
Times come from the official Vietnam Railways timetable (giotaugiave.dsvn.vn) for one travel date, cross-checked with the 12Go booking engine; private carriages, ratings and "from" prices were read on 12Go the same day. We update the page after each new check and show the date at the top. We do not copy reviews: ratings are 12Go's, dated.
- Vietnam Railways official timetable, giotaugiave.dsvn.vn (travel date Thursday, November 12, 2026, checked on October 21, 2026)
- 12Go booking engine, train results (travel date Thursday, November 12, 2026, checked on October 21, 2026)
- seat61.com, Vietnam page, fares compiled from dsvn.vn (updated June 10, 2026)
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