Hanoi - Hai Phong Luxury train by Vietnam Railways

the process was smooth. we only had to show our tickets to the officer, and we were immediately guided to where we needed to go. inside the train, there’s an outlet beside the seats where you can charge your devices, and the ac was good. the only downside was the bathroom, which was unclean and untidy. overall, not much to expect from an economy seat, but it was a decent experience.

I intended to book this luxury train from Hanoi to Hai Phong just to experience this ride. I booked round trip tickets and I would say it is a money worth. snacks nothing special but the comforable lounge is the main highlights

No one checked tickets entering or exiting the station. On the return trip, only entry was checked, and the QR code wasn't scanned. A bottle of water was provided on board. There were also food and drinks for sale. You can buy snacks through the on-board app. The train speed did not exceed 69 kilometers per hour.

I took a train departing from Hai Phong Station at 9:10 AM, arriving in Hanoi, and then another train returning to Hai Phong from Hanoi Station at 6:10 PM. It was an experience with the charm of South Korea in the mid-to-late 1980s. The snacks and lunchbox-like food sold on the train, along with the kind railway attendants who even collected trash before we disembarked, made for a truly enjoyable train journey.

The booking and reservation process worked wonderfully. The email ticket included the car and seat numbers, and the ticket was checked upon entering the platform. In the waiting hall at Hanoi station, we were directed to a "VIP waiting area" where we would have had to buy snacks to stay there – but we preferred the "regular" waiting hall. To get to the track, you have to go up and down a flight of stairs, which can be difficult with larger luggage. The train journey itself was basic in comfort but pleasant. It's exciting to experience the famous "Hanoi Train Street" from inside the train. All in all, an interesting experience – and certainly more relaxing than taking the bus.

The QR code wasn't used; station staff only checked for tickets before letting people through. There were no gates upon exiting the station, so you could leave freely.

The price was the same as the Hanoi-Hai Phong route the day before, but the room condition was vastly different. Upon boarding, I was given a bottle of water, and the air conditioning worked well, keeping the room cool.

It seems the cabin condition varies depending on the train in operation, but the train I rode today was in really poor condition.

Fun and very affordable, with abundant food, clean streets, and very kind, polite, and cheerful people. Do Son Beach is beautiful with many scenic spots for photos, and the flamboyant trees are a vibrant red.

it was amazing experience train was so comfortable, seats were relaxing, washroom was neat and clean and best for travelling inter city