Orient Express train to sapa

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Number of cabins: 14
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Price:

Deluxe 4-berth cabin: $30
VIP 2-berth cabin: $63

Orient Express is a popular choice for tourists visiting Sapa from Hanoi. If one walks past the Orient carriage, he or she will not go without noticing this special train: the artistic Oriental exterior design and high use of carved wood interior. Orient ticket price is on the average side of all Hanoi Sapa train which also explains its popularity. Orient Express offers a quite stunning decoration compared with many other trains operating the same route. The cabin is well maintained, and the ticket price is reasonable.

Facilities

Cabins of Orient Express Train are beautifully decorated by wood-paneled and equipped with air-conditioners. Water and snacks are provided for free to passengers. Orient Express Train offers two kinds of cabins, including:

VIP 2-berths: Each berth has individual reading lights, baggage storage and spacious trunk for suite case and hand luggage. These cabins are designed to for those who desire to have the privacy with the remarkable interior decor.
Deluxe 4-berths: 4-berth cabins are the excellent option for groups of travelers and families due to its large and cozy atmosphere, while the VIP 2-berth cabins with more privacy are the ideal place for those who love to enjoy their trip with more tranquil and private space.

All cabins have large glass-window for a great view of country’s landscape along the way. There are clean and pure private bathroom cabin at the end of each carriage.

Schedule of Orient express train

Orient Express Train travels daily with national trains on the route between Hanoi and Lao Cai. From Hanoi to Lao Cai, Orient Express departs at 21:40, and reaches Lao Cai Province at 5.25am the next day. On the reverse way, Orient’s carriages leave Lao Cai Province at 20:35 and stop in Hanoi at 4.45 the next morning.

SP1: Depart Hanoi to Laocai: 21:40 – 05:45
SP2: Depart Laocai to Hanoi 20:35 – 4:45

Orient express train Sapa review

Sleeper train on old rail line

We took the train SaPa to Hanoi (obviously you can go the other way too). The train has lots of carriages all marketed as different brands. When booking, ask for a discount and they are often not full, at least when we were there in June which is low season. Also, ask for free soft drinks, snacks, beers and whatever you can get.

Jezza1983 / Sydney, Australia

Awesome experience in the Hanoi Sapa Orient Express train

As part of the Mountain Travel SOBEK Vietnam trip, we traveled by Orient Express from Hanoi to Sapa and it was incredible. We were met by a uniformed steward bearing a fine bottle of chilled wine for us in our private room. There was an elegant dining room but we skipped dinner for the wine in the elegant room. The bathrooms were very nice for a train and the staff very helpful. We had a great nights sleep and this is a must for travel in Vietnam.

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