The iconic 16–18 hour reunification railway journey made for solo travelers. Soft-sleeper cabins, mountain + ocean views, instant train friends, and zero single-supplement stress – complete guide from booking to arrival.
My cabin, my kingdom (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 international travelers across Vietnam & Cambodia. This route is used daily by thousands of happy solo guests on Legend Travel Group Vietnam Tours since 2008.
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Worth every minute of the journey (Source: Internet)16–18 hours of pure magic:
Rice fields turning into mountains.
Clouds hugging the Hai Van Pass.
The exact moment the train hugs the coastline and the ocean appears on your left.
And the best part?
70–80 % of Legend Travel Group guests who take this train travel solo – meaning your 4-berth cabin becomes an instant social hub (or peaceful sanctuary if you prefer).
Solo doesn’t mean sharing with randos (Source: Internet)|
Train Code |
Departure Hanoi |
Arrival Da Nang |
Duration |
Best Cabin for Solos |
Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SE1/SE3 |
19:30 / 22:00 |
10:45 / 13:15 |
16–17 hrs |
VIP 2-berth (private or share with another solo) |
$55–$75 |
|
SE5/SE7 |
09:00 / 15:30 |
01:30 / 06:30 |
16–18 hrs |
4-berth soft sleeper (perfect social cabin) |
$35–$45 |
|
SE21 (tourist) |
19:45 |
11:30 |
16 hrs |
Livitrans or Violette – nicer wooden cabins |
$65–$85 |
Pro tip: SE1/SE3 = best views in daylight over Hai Van Pass
All include: reserved cabin + Hanoi station pickup + Da Nang arrival transfer
|
Package Name |
What You Get |
Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
|
Hanoi → Da Nang VIP 2-Berth Solo Cabin |
Private or twin-share with another solo, breakfast |
$75 |
|
4-Berth Social Cabin + Full Central Vietnam |
Train + 6-day Hoi An & Da Nang small-group tour |
$499 |
|
Full North-to-South Train Journey |
Hanoi → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh sleeper trains included |
$1,299 |
70–80 % solo travelers – you will never be the only one.
Next stop: new friends (Source: Internet)18:30 – Meet your Legend rep at Hanoi station (or find your own way)
19:30 – Board with instant cabin mates (usually 2–3 other solos)
20:00 – Train rolls out – beers from the trolley lady ($1)
22:00 – Lights out or late-night chats with new friends
06:00 – Wake up to mountain views
08:00 – Hai Van Pass – everyone on the left side with cameras
10:45 – Arrive Da Nang refreshed and with new contacts
Book top bunk = more privacy
Bring earplugs + eye mask (someone always snores)
Download Netflix – Wi-Fi is spotty
Pack snacks but buy fresh bread & fruit from platform vendors
Lower bunk = social butterfly territory
Best sleep on wheels (Source: Internet)Extremely safe – tourist police on every train
4-berth cabins locked from inside
Female-only cabins available on request
98 % of Legend solo women rate it “completely safe”
Crew speaks basic English & helps with everything
★★★★★ “Met my three best travel friends in a 4-berth cabin. Still texting daily.” – Emma, 29, UK
★★★★★ “Took the VIP 2-berth alone – best sleep of my trip and woke up to ocean views.” – Lars, 34, Germany
★★★★★ “As a solo female I felt 100 % safe. The views are life-changing.” – Priya, 31, Canada
Train to Da Nang City starts here (Source: Internet)|
Item |
Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
|
SE1/SE3 VIP 2-berth (Legend) |
$75 |
|
Standard 4-berth soft sleeper |
$35–$45 |
|
Hanoi → station transfer |
Included |
|
Breakfast on train |
$3–$5 |
|
Total |
$40–$80 |
Still cheaper than flying and 1000× more beautiful.
Book through Legend or Baolau – guaranteed cabin
Choose SE1 for best daylight Hai Van Pass views
Bring a light jacket – AC is strong
Platform vendors at stations = best fresh fruit
Join the Legend train WhatsApp – instant cabin mates
Will I be the only solo traveler?
Never – 70–80 % are solo.
Can I have a private cabin?
Yes – VIP 2-berth (you might share with another solo).
Is it safe for solo females?
Yes – locked cabins, constant staff, women-only option.
Better than flying?
100 % – the journey IS the destination.
What if I want to stop in Hue?
Easy – hop off at Hue (12 hrs) then continue later.
You don’t need a travel partner to have the most scenic train ride of your life.
You just need the right cabin and the right people.
Join thousands of solo travelers who chose Vietnam Tours by Legend Travel Group and turned a simple train ride into one of their best travel stories ever.
Only 10 % deposit – change dates free – daily departures.
Reserve your bunk now → https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Where solo travelers become train buddies since 2008
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