We booked a 1st class sleeper cabin, the cabin itself was okay. However, the AC couldnt have been turned off so it was freezing cold on the top bed. The worst was that the AC was blowing this mouldy air into the cabin. I still have a sore throat. The wc was dirty but we expected this, it was not a surprise, there was no toiletpaper, which i would expect on the 1st class.
The train was ca. 10 minutes late, so it was okay.
Everything was perfect! In time departure and arrival, clean bathroom, luxurious car with snacks. Would highly recommend this and spending a few bucks more was the right call for me personally. Slept like a baby. Bring ear protection to ensure good sleep, but this is to be expected on a train.
Comfortable journey in a first class cabin with good beds to sleep some hours. Friendly staff. Can recommend taking the train (with first class beds, 4 people per cabin).
We had small problem in our booking.
The operator solved our problem.
河内 到 洞海, 火车 #SE1 4乘客贵宾卧铺车厢, NewLivitrans Express (SONG HONG RAILWAY TOURIST SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED), 2023年1月17日
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Daniel T
The carriage was very noisy, with no soundproofing whatsoever, so you could hear every noise. The most annoying part was the sound of the train on the tracks, which felt like constant banging. The rocking motion was also very uncomfortable, and the train kept sounding its horn throughout the entire journey. Compared with the Sapa train, which I rated as excellent, this train leaves a lot to be desired.
We enjoyed our ride, but the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable. The service was really great after we left a phone at the train. We got it back within a day!
Was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and tidy cabin. Nice range of snacks. Beds very hard and uncomfortable though.
河内 到 洞海, 火车 Cabin 4x, Violette Trains, 2026年7月10日
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Christopher F
Bus was 3 hours late on an originally 7 hour estimated duration. Multiple random stops. One rest stop part way through.
河内 到 洞海, 公共汽车 VIP卧铺舱, Hung Long, 2025年11月11日
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Lindsay R
The service was excellent and the rooms very cute. The beds were very very hard. Wish I had my inflatable mattress to put on top. Also the blanket to lie on and cover with wasn't easy when it was so uncomfortable
Our experience with Laman Express' train ride was very good. Our cabin was very nicely prepared & our attendant/porter was excellent.
(However, communicating with "12go" was a nightmare.)