There
is a night train to Sapa. There are a range of seating types but
we only use the air-conditioned soft sleepers for our guests.
There are four berths in each cabin, two lower and two upper.
The beds are soft, clean and come with a blanket and pillow. The
beds are sometimes a bit small for some Westerners.
Each cabin locks on the inside for security and has a fair
amount of room for luggage storage under the beds and above the
door.
This cabin is just a standard level and used for 4 people
sharing, If you would like to splurge and go first class, the
Victoria Train is available. Please ask your Sapa-Travel travel
consultant for more details.
The train itself does not go fast and takes about 9 hours
from Hanoi to Lao Cai (about 330 km). In comparison to other
trains it is not too noisy, although some people bring earplugs,
especially if they are in the hard –sleeper class. Toilets are
available on each coach. It is advised to bring your own toilet
paper.
About half the time there is a dining car on the train. Just
recently we have noticed that they have replaced the dining car
with another passenger coach. Thus, it is advised to bring
water, snacks, or anything else you may want to eat before
boarding.
Tip:If you are two persons traveling and you would like to
book the whole cabin just for you, it’s possible at Sapa-Travel
too.
Note:Please be aware that Vietnamese train is just standard,
it can never be compared with Western trains.