Planning your travels during Vietnam’s busy end-of-year season? Vietnam Railways has officially announced a new train schedule to meet the increased travel demand, effective from November 10, 2025.
Whether you’re planning a cross-country adventure or a quick getaway, Vexere has all the details. We’ve updated all the new routes and timetables to help you plan your journey with confidence.
Let’s dive into what’s new.
Daily Train Services
These are the main routes that operate every day, connecting Vietnam’s most popular destinations.
What’s new for daily routes?
Starting November 10, 2025, the primary services including the Reunification Express trains (SE1-SE8), HCMC-Da Nang (SE21/22), HCMC-Nha Trang (SNT1/SNT2), Hanoi-Da Nang (SE19/SE20), Hanoi-Vinh (NA1/NA2), and Da Nang-Hue (HD1-HD4) will continue their daily operations.
Here are the route-specific details:
- Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi (North-South Route): The main Reunification Express trains (SE1/SE2, SE3/SE4, SE5/SE6, SE7/SE8) will continue to run daily.
- Important: The SE9/SE10 train service will be suspended from November 10, 2025.
- Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang: The SE21/SE22 service remains the reliable daily choice for this popular coastal route.
- Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang: Book the SNT1/SNT2 daily service to explore the beautiful beach city of Nha Trang.
- Hanoi – Da Nang: The SE19/SE20 train runs daily, connecting Vietnam’s capital to the “most liveable city.”
- Hanoi – Vinh: The NA1/NA2 service continues to serve daily commuters and travelers between Hanoi and Vinh.
- Da Nang – Hue: The HD1/HD2/HD3/HD4 trains run daily, making it easy to explore the ancient imperial city of Hue.
Key Service Updates from Nov 10
To make travel more convenient, Vietnam Railways is adding new pick-up/drop-off stops for two services:
- SE6 Train: Will now include a stop at Gia Station (Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa).
- SE8 Train: Will now include a stop at Suoi Kiet Station (Tanh Linh, Binh Thuan).
Limited & Weekend Train Services
Some tourist and regional routes will have changes in their operating frequency.
Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet (SPT1/SPT2)
This is a popular route for weekend beach trips. The SPT1/SPT2 schedule will be adjusted as follows:
- Until Sep 7, 2025: The train runs daily.
- From Sep 8, 2025: The service will switch to weekends only (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) to cater to tourist travel.
- From Sep 22, 2025: The SPT1/SPT2 will add Suoi Kiet Station as a new stop. It will no longer stop at Gia Huynh or Gia Ray stations.
Hanoi – Dong Hoi (JQB1/2)
Travelers, please note: The JQB1/2 service will be temporarily suspended starting from October 2025. Vexere will provide updates as soon as the service is set to resume.
Book Your Train Tickets Easily with Vexere
Keeping track of schedule changes can be tricky, but you don’t have to worry.
As an official partner of Vietnam Railways, Vexere provides the most accurate, up-to-date schedules and official ticket prices.
Our platform makes it simple to compare ticket prices for soft seats, sleeper berths, and even see how they stack up against bus or flight options, all in one place. Just enter your departure point, destination, and date, and Vexere will show you every available train.
After booking, your e-ticket is sent directly to your email. You can use this e-ticket on your phone to board the train—no need to print or wait in line at the station.
Best of all, Vexere is offering an exclusive 25% discount on your first train ticket booking! It’s the perfect opportunity to try our convenient and money-saving service.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the SE9/SE10 train still running?
No. The SE9/SE10 train service will be suspended from November 10, 2025. You can book the SE1-SE8 trains for the North-South route.
2. What days does the SPT1/SPT2 (Saigon – Phan Thiet) train run?
From September 8, 2025, the SPT1/SPT2 train will only run on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
3. Is Vexere a reliable site for booking train tickets?
Yes. Vexere is an official partner of Vietnam Railways. We guarantee authentic tickets, official pricing, and accurate schedules.
4. Does the SE8 train stop at Suoi Kiet?
Yes. Starting November 10, 2025, the SE8 train will add Suoi Kiet Station (Binh Thuan) as a new stop.