Discover the most scenic train routes connecting Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand. From the Reunification Express to the new Laos-China Railway – plan your multi-country rail adventure with Legend Travel Group’s expertly crafted Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, and Thailand Tours.
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 international travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide is proudly crafted by Legend Travel Group – operating since 2008 – drawing from firsthand rail journeys and thousands of happy guests.
160 km/h through limestone wonderland (Source: Internet)Few experiences rival watching rice paddies, karst mountains, and Mekong sunsets glide past your window while crossing four legendary countries by rail. Train travel in Indochina combines comfort, nostalgia, stunning scenery, and genuine local interaction – all without the stress of airports or long bus rides.
Legend Travel Group has perfected multi-country rail itineraries since 2008, offering private air-conditioned carriages, seamless border assistance, and handpicked boutique hotels. Best of all? You only pay a 10% deposit, with the balance due just 30 days before departure – keeping your planning completely stress-free.
Route: Hanoi → Hue → Da Nang → Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh City
Highlight Trains: SE1/SE2 (Livitrans, Violette, Lotus Express – private luxury carriages)
Scenic Peaks: Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Muong Man valley
Legend Travel Group Touch: Private Livitrans carriage with welcome drinks, onboard Vietnamese coffee service, and dedicated guide.
Reality: No passenger rail currently crosses the border.
Legend Travel Group Solution: Seamless private transfer Ho Chi Minh City → Phnom Penh (6 hrs) in luxury van with cold towels and Wi-Fi, or optional Mekong speedboat add-on.
Phnom Penh → Sihanoukville: Scenic 7-hour journey along rice fields and Cardamom foothills
Phnom Penh → Battambang → Poipet (Thai border): Charming bamboo train experience available in Battambang
Legend Travel Group Upgrade: Private saloon carriage for groups of 6+ with Khmer lunch boxes.
Route: Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang → Boten (China border)
Trains: C84/C85 high-speed (160 km/h) – sleek, clean, airline-style seating
Journey Time: Vientiane–Luang Prabang now just 2 hours instead of 10+ by road
Scenic Highlight: 400+ bridges and 200+ tunnels through limestone peaks
Legend Travel Group Exclusive: First-class reserved seats + private transfer from Thailand border (Nong Khai → Vientiane).
Key Routes:
Bangkok → Chiang Mai (Night sleeper – 12 hrs)
Bangkok → Nong Khai (Laos border – 11 hrs)
Bangkok → Aranyaprathet (Cambodia border)
Bangkok → Padang Besar (Malaysia) & Surat Thani (for Koh Samui/Phuket ferries)
Legend Travel Group Favourite: 1st-class private sleeper on the Eastern & Oriental Express-style carriages (available on select dates).
Your bedroom rolls gently toward the mountains (Source: Internet)Hanoi → Hue → Da Nang → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → Phnom Penh → Battambang → Siem Reap → Bangkok → Chiang Mai
Includes: Reunification Express Livitrans carriage, private Cambodia transfer, Laos-China Railway first-class, Bangkok–Chiang Mai sleeper.
Hanoi → Sapa (overnight train) → Lao Cai → Hekou → Kunming → Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang → Nong Khai → Bangkok
Perfect blend of classic Vietnamese sleepers and the ultra-modern Laos-China bullet train.
Bangkok → Surat Thani → ferry to Koh Samui/Phuket (optional) → return to Bangkok → Aranyaprathet → Siem Reap → Phnom Penh
Ideal for beach + culture seekers.
Only 10% deposit required
Balance due 30 days before departure
24/7 emergency support
Private carriages & first-class seats pre-booked
All border formalities handled
Flexible cancellation up to 45 days before travel
Carbon-offset rail options available
Cambodia’s quirkiest rail experience (Source: Internet)Best Season: November–April (dry & cool)
Booking Lead Time: 60–90 days for peak season sleepers
Luggage: Soft bags preferred; max 20 kg on most trains
Power: Most sleepers have universal sockets
Food: Pre-order Legend Travel Group’s gourmet bento boxes or enjoy onboard dining cars
Border Crossings: We handle all paperwork – you just relax
Train on Friendship Bridge Laos - Thailand (Source: Internet)Every rail journey with us plants 10 trees through our partnership with local reforestation projects. Travel slower, see more, leave lighter.
Dine like royalty between Phnom Penh and the coast (Source: Internet)Let Legend Travel Group craft your perfect multi-country train adventure. Whether you dream of sunset over Hai Van Pass, breakfast speeding through Laos’ mountains, or falling asleep to the rhythm of Thailand’s night trains – we make it happen seamlessly.
Contact us today at legendtravelgroup.com or WhatsApp +84 825 862 222
Only 10% deposit – keep your peace of mind until the journey begins.
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