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Nha Trang railway station and the trains
Quick answer
Yes. Several trains a day run the route in around seven to nine hours, including overnight services with soft-sleeper cabins. Book a few days ahead in peak season.
Ga Nha Trang sits in the middle of the city on the north-south line. This is where it is, which trains stop, how long they take, what a sleeper costs and how to book.
| Name | Ga Nha Trang |
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| Address | 17 Thai Nguyen Street, Phuoc Tan ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa |
| Kilometre Post | Km 1314+930 on the North-South (Reunification) line |
| Opened | 1936-09-02 |
| Predecessor | Phu Vinh station, opened 1913, about 5 km from the city centre |
| Operator | Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam) |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 5 |
| Architecture | French colonial, concrete; the station is inside the city, walkable from the centre |
| Sleeper Classes |
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Coordinates
| Lat | 12.24833 |
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| Lon | 109.18417 |
Relocation
| Status As Of 2026 | Still at planning stage; the station is operating normally at 17 Thai Nguyen. |
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| Options Proposed |
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| Planning Horizon | Urban plans describe converting the existing station to a new function after 2030, with a new Nha Trang station at Vinh Trung and a high-speed rail station at Dien Khanh |
Routes
| To | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon station, 1 Nguyen Thong, District 3) |
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| Daily Trains | 7 |
| Train Numbers |
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| Departures |
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| Fare Source | seat61.com fare table, printed in thousands of dong |
Duration (hours)
| Min | 7.8 |
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| Max | 10.4 |
| Fastest | SE1 approx. 7h48m |
Fare (VND)
| Soft Seat | 404,000 |
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Sleeper Range
| Min | 593,000 |
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| Max | 869,000 |
| To | Da Nang |
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| Daily Trains | 8 |
| Train Numbers |
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Duration (hours)
| Min | 9.25 |
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| Max | 11.5 |
| Fastest | SE2 approx. 9h15m |
Fare (VND)
| Soft Seat | 424,000 |
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Sleeper Range
| Min | 570,000 |
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| Max | 865,000 |
| To | Hue |
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| Daily Trains | 6 |
| Train Numbers |
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Duration (hours)
| Min | 12 |
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| Max | 14.2 |
| Fastest | SE2 approx. 11h58m |
Fare (VND)
| Soft Seat | 490,000 |
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Sleeper Range
| Min | 590,000 |
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| Max | 864,000 |
| To | Hanoi |
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| Daily Trains | 4 |
Duration (hours)
| Min | 25.5 |
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| Max | 27.5 |
| Typical | 26.3 |
Fare (VND)
| Soft Seat | 908,000 |
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Sleeper Range
| Min | 1,074,000 |
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| Max | 1,585,000 |
Tickets
| Official | https://dsvn.vn (Vietnam Railways, English interface available) |
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| Agents |
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| Booking Window | Opens about 60 days before departure for long routes; shorter hops open one to two weeks ahead |
| At The Station | Vietnamese dong cash; credit cards generally not accepted at ticket counters |
Luggage And Facilities
| Hand Luggage | Bags may be carried on board and kept at your seat or berth |
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| Bicycles And Motorbikes | Handled separately through the luggage office for a fee; motorbike fuel tanks must be emptied |
| Station Facilities | Parking available at the station |
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Questions people ask
Is there a train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Several trains a day run the route in around seven to nine hours, including overnight services with soft-sleeper cabins. Book a few days ahead in peak season.
Where is Nha Trang railway station?
In the middle of the city, about 2 km inland from the beachfront on Thai Nguyen street, close enough to walk from many hotels. There is a long-standing plan to move it out of the centre; the status is on this page.
How do I buy Vietnamese train tickets?
Online from Vietnam Railways or a booking agent, at the station, or through a hotel. Sleeper berths on popular dates sell out, so book ahead.
Sources
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