The Vietnamese railway system runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi along the coast and links with Haiphong and the regions further north. Odd-numbered trains travel South, and even-numbered trains travel north. The fastest trains take at least 36 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Reservations should be made 5 days or more in advance.. For long distance traveling, it is best to fly.

Timetable for passenger trains on Ha Noi <<==>> Ho Chi Minh city  railway line
(trains named SE2, SE4, SE1, SE3,)