Overnight and Sleeper Trains in Vietnam: 13 to Book

1.Sapa Hill Tribes 2-Day Tour by Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · from $199Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper train, then walk through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a local guide. Meet H’Mong, Black H’Mong, Red Dzao, Tay, and Dzay communities, with hotel or homestay options and shared or private train cabins.

“Overall a great trip! The night train is certainly an experience, but don't necessarily expect to get a lot of sleep on the train. The organization of the trip worked out well. The hotel was nice and the view of the rice fields was fantastic. The guide was enthusiastic, attentive and spoke good English. The trekking is quite challenging in the humidity and the heat. At the beginning of the trek we were joined by some local women. There is apparently a sort of informal arrangement that they watch out over the group. In return they sell bags at the end of the walk. This made it all feel a…”

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2.Sa Pa Trekking 2 Days 3 Nights Homestay by Night Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by night train, then trek 5 to 6 hours through four hamlets near Giang Ta Chai. You’ll meet Hmong and Dzao communities, sleep with a local family, and trek another 3 to 4 hours on day three. Guides Tù and Tang Thi are noted for friendly, flexible service.

“This trip was very profesional due to our Guide “A” Tang Thi and the owner of the Vega Travel “Tu”.”

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3.Private Overnight Train Hanoi To Sapa Or Return

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews

You travel in a private two or four berth sleeper cabin from Hanoi Railway Station to Lao Cai, the rail gateway for Sapa. The train leaves at 10:40 p.m. and arrives at 6:30 a.m. Snacks, bottled water, bedding, air conditioning, and basic shared toilets are included. Luong may contact you with ticket details.

“Travelled on overnight train to and from Hanoi-Sapa with teens who are both over 6 foot. Damitrans cabin better option as longer beds. Train was surprisingly noisy and rattly. Also wasn’t expecting it to be so rocky, definitely not the gentle roRead more”

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4.3 Days Sapa Tour with Night Train from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $189

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then hike through terraced countryside and ethnic minority villages with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes return train tickets, boutique accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and air-conditioned transfers. Expect a small group, though the stated limit varies between 10 and 15 people.

“The sights are amazing. It is not a 2 day tour, though. First day was great. A full day trekking. The second day is a gentle stroll for around 1 hour. Feel a bit short changed because of that.”

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5.Explore Sa Pa with Overnight Train & Sleeper Bus & Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $145

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by soft-sleeper train, visit Ma Tra, Ta Phin, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide, then return by sleeper bus. You get village walks, mountain views, local meals, and a 3-star hotel, with Fansipan available at extra cost.

“Very good organization and contact with the organizer. Tour process and guide in Sapa ok, hotel ok, train and bus (with rest berths) a bit borderline. But that's just how it is.”

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6.2 days 3 Nights Sapa Trekking Tour by Night Train from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $178

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then hike through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You will see rice fields and learn about Hmong, Black Hmong, Dzao, and Dzay life. The group has up to 10 people, with guides such as Mr Nam and Mr Phaj handling different sections.

“Booked this Booked this for family of 10. The agent was Charming Vietnam Travel on 0912634509.”

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7.Sapa Trekking Tour by Night Train from Hanoi 3 Nights – 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $240Top rated

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by shared four-person sleeper cabin, then spend two days walking through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Local guides such as Chang and Trang explain Hmong, Dao, and Giay culture. You get one Sapa hotel night and two train nights.

“This trip was fantastic. Our local Sa Pa guide Trang was amazing we felt so looked after by her. Trangs knowledge, communication and her passion for her community was outstanding. We didn’t feel like “just another tourist” as Trang heRead more”

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8.Bac Ha Trek Tour – Night Train & Bus & Homestay overnight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $54Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train or bus, then trek with a local English-speaking guide through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Sleep in a basic homestay, eat most meals, and take a private car to Bac Ha Market and Hoang A Tuong’s Castle.

“the weather was a bit rain, but it's nothing to amazing view in Sapa, very well organized!! will recommend this”

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9.2-Day Amazing Sapa Trek With Sleeper Train From Hanoi – Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $161

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by shared sleeper train, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll spend one night in a Ta Van homestay, eat most meals, and return by train. The group is limited to 15, but station transfers may require some self-navigation.

“Viator does not take care of their customers all through. They leave them to commute to railway stations and board the train by themselves and at the arriving end to find taxi and go to the place of stay. We saw every other passenger/foreigRead more”

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10.2-Day Amazing Sapa Trek With Sleeper Train From Hanoi – Overnight At Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $193

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by shared four-person sleeper cabin, then hike through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van with guide Lisa San. You’ll visit Cat Cat Village, see rice terraces, eat included meals, and return by night train. Moderate fitness is needed.

“It was an amazing experience, Việt executed the trip perfectly from the train from Hanoi to the perfect tour guide (Lisa San) she was knowledgeable about Sapa the the indigenous people we learned so much from her...highly recommend hRead more”

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11.Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $195

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Cat Cat, and Sin Chai. You’ll sleep one night with a local family and one night in a Sapa hotel. Guides such as Lan and Co adjust walking plans to suit the group.

“Co did a very nice job of shepherding all of us. She was always concerned for our safety. She shared her culture and I appreciated that very much.”

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12.2 Day Sapa-Bac Ha Market: Night Train& Homestay-Bus Ha Giang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $56

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by night train or sleeper bus, then trek Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a local English-speaking guide. Sleep in a basic Ta Van homestay, eat local meals, and choose an optional Bac Ha Market visit or bus to Ha Giang.

“We had an amazing time at Sapa, mainly because we had such a great guide. Tung was knowledgable and funny and told us lots of stories about the village and culture there. The hike was great, you get to walk through villages and see how the local people live, and accommodation in Ta Van village was clean and beautiful. Thank you so much Tung!”

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13.Sapa Trek Tour with Sleeper Bus/Night Train – Overnight at Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $66

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper bus, stay in a central hotel, and trek with a local English-speaking guide through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Add Fansipan, Bac Ha Market, or direct transport to Ha Giang for an extra fee, depending on your chosen option.

“beautiful scenery with rice fields, the tour guide seems like local people in Sapa, but very good at english and friendly, good work”

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