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15 Vietnam Train Trips Worth Booking

36 rail days  ·  from $5 a seat

A working track through the middle of Hanoi, a sleeper north to the highlands and a coast line most people fly over. The 15 below carry fares, running times and what class of berth or seat is included.

Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha gives you a proper Hanoi welcome
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

1.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19Our pick

Join an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide for bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Finish with egg coffee beside Train Street, where schedules can change but flexible tour times improve your chance of seeing a train.

“Liam was the beste guide, smiling local guide guiding us through his city. So many nice things to try, and also a great way to see a the city. We did the evening tour, it was a great vibe thanks to our fun guide. Loved the coconut ice most ;)”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Starting in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

2.Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20Top rated

Join guides such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, or Hoang for a 2.5 to 4-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tasting five or six local dishes before ending at Train Street with one drink. Expect narrow lanes, local eateries, cultural stories, and about 2.5 kilometers on foot.

“Good food in very suprising spot. Very tasty and there were extra snacks like fruit inbetween en good explanations about the city. Very authentic and good food. Tony was a very good guide!”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Four to six dishes that introduce Hanoi
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

3.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Mary, Trung, or Tom. Try four to six local dishes, including banh cuon, banh xeo, kem xoi, and dry pho, then finish with a drink beside Train Street. Small-group and private options are available.

“The food tour was fantastic. Our guide Bim took us to local food spots in the old quarter and every thing tasted so good! We learnt so much about local food and culture. She’s an amazing guide who genuinely wanted us to have the best experience and we did!”

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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside - Starting in the Old Quarter and French Quarter
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Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

4.Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine visit Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi in an open-air jeep with a private guide such as Linh, Charlie, Dave, or Henry. Visit the Old Quarter, French Quarter, West Lake, Banana Island, Van Nien Pagoda, Thang Long Citadel, and Train Street, then finish with Vietnamese lunch. Pickup, snacks, and helmet are included.

“Had a great evening tour with Linh, she was very friendly and shared her local knowledge throughout the tour. Recommend booking and spending sometime with Linh.”

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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit - Banh mi with pork, chicken, or egg
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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

5.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sarah, Stella, or Chloe for five Vietnamese dishes, Old Quarter food stops, and a Train Street visit with one drink. The private format offers personal attention, though group size can vary. Old Quarter pickup may be available, so confirm before booking.

“Excellent food tour with our guide Sarah, we tried lots of different foods and she was a lot of fun and full of information. Her English was perfect and she was very informative. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi”

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Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside - Bonsai streets and the route toward the countryside
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Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside

6.Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $55

Ride an open-air army Jeep through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, French Quarter, Ba Dinh Square, West Lake, Red River island, countryside backroads, and Train Street. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, water, entrance fees, and rain cover are included. Train sightings are not guaranteed.

“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”

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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch - The early start and Da Nang station
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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

7.Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 619 reviews · from $58

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by train through the Hai Van Pass, then visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. A local English-speaking guide such as Mariana, Tom, Oanh, or Sky leads the day, with lunch, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport included.

“Trip was great. we went through a history chapter with the guide Marina. weather can be hot, wear cotton light clothes and keep your self hydrated. Lunch was great with vegetarian and vegan options as well.”

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Hanoi: 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street - Banh cuon starts the food story
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Hanoi: 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street

8.7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 541 reviews · from $24

Spend 3 to 4 hours eating through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide. Try banh cuon, bun cha, Vietnamese pizza, mixed noodle salad, desserts, and egg coffee, then visit Train Street. Small-group and private options are available, with allergy and vegetarian requests accommodated.

“Thank you linh. Amazing tour. i m a very happy . Thanks for all . Crazy tour 🙋🏻‍♂️”

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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street - Why a guide matters in the Old Quarter
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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

9.Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · from $38

Spend 3.5 hours eating Hanoi staples such as bun cha, pho, banh xeo, and banh mi, then walk Train Street for egg coffee and photos. The tour is capped at eight people, with guides including Ivan, Benny, Henry, and Tom assigned according to availability.

“Henry was an outstanding guide who brought his "A" game to our food tour adventure. Henry was highly informative and we were impressed with the thoughtful ensemble of tasty dishes through out the night. We have already revisited some of theses already. Henry has been outstanding with his communication before, during and after.”

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Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun - Ly Thai To Park and Hoan Kiem Lake
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Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun

10.Hanoi All-In-One Tour: Highlights & Train Street & Culture & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · from $5Best value

You’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Hanoi Train Street with a guide such as Tom, Charlie, or Henry. Expect a small group of up to six, local history, Vietnamese snacks, drinks, and practical help in rain or heat.

“The hanoi small group tour train street and fun has a little bit of everything and a lot of history. The guude was very knowledgeable. And happy to share about everything in a neutral way. He loves taking pictures. I had a great day. He alsRead more”

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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street - From the Old Quarter to Red River island life
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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street

11.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $57

Spend about four hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Jelly, Christina, or Oggy, riding a Vietnamese Army Legend Jeep from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Red River villages, West Lake, Bay Mau Lake, Train Street, and a local café for food and coffee.

“Oggy, the tour guide & Lucky, the driver, were both excellent. They took good care of us in every sense. There was never a dull moment! Glad we found them!”

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Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang - Lang Co Beach and the change from train to road
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Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

12.Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $46

Travel one way from Da Nang to Lang Co by local train, passing Hai Van Pass and the coast, then continue by air-conditioned vehicle to Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. Guides such as Tom, Thinh, Mariana, and Sky lead the day, with lunch included.

“The train ride was the highlight of the trip. The imperial City was very interesting and beautiful. The lunch was very good but also very crowded. Seating was very cramped with so much food on the table there was no place to eat.”

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Instagram Incense Quang Phu Cau Village Tour with Train Street - Seeing each stage of the incense-making process
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Instagram Incense Quang Phu Cau Village Tour with Train Street

13.Instagram Incense Quang Phu Cau Village Tour with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $50

Join a morning or afternoon tour from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau, where local makers prepare bamboo incense sticks by hand. You’ll also visit Train Street, learn from guides such as Tom, Bruno, Haley, or Devin, and have time for colorful photos. Hotel pickup within the Old Quarter is included.

“Beautiful scenery, Son is a great young & enthusiastic about his country. We also had a very safe driver.”

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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours - Long Bien Bridge and the Red River side
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Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

14.Vespa City Tour &Train Street Female With Ao Dai Riders 4,5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $58

Ride through Hanoi with a female Ao Dai driver on a new Vespa, stopping at the Opera House, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, B-52 Lake, Ba Dinh Square, and Train Street. Hotel pickup, helmets, food, lunch, drinks, and egg coffee are included. Sabrina and Lynn are among the guides.

“I really liked the tour and the guide whose English was very good. It started with a lot of rain, but we waited for 20 minutes and then the rain stopped. It was nice to visit the city at the back of a vespa. I wouldn't dare to drive here myself, Read more”

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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights - Temple of Literature offers the tour’s best quiet pause
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

15.Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $44

Pack Hanoi’s main sights into four to five hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, the Opera House exterior, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Train Street is the memorable finale.

“Great 4hr tour Anna our guide was very friendly and professional and good fun too! We really enjoyed the tour especially train street😊Anna’s english was excellent too as was her knowledge we would highly recommend Anna!”

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