Nach all den Horror Geschichten über den Nachtzug war’s tatsächlich ziemlich entspannt. Klar ist nicht europäischer Standard an Sauberkeit aber war voll okay. Wer schneller unterwegs sein will ist Flug wahrscheinlich eh die erste wahl
Sauberkeit mangelhaft in 1. Klasse VIP, Kabinen könnten eine Grundreinigung gebrauchen. Gute Organisation des Ersatzverkehrs mit Bussen aufgrund von Taifun Trami mit anschließendem Umstieg wieder in den Zug.
My journey was a 6 berth sleeper from Ninh Binh to DaNang. It was an experience worth doing but I wouldn't rush to do it again - rather I would pay a few dollars extra to go to the nearest airport and fly. On boarding, I had someone in my bunk and had to get them to move. A family of 6 was using 4 bunks and had used most of the floor space with their luggage which included something leaking. The train carriages are old, and it is at times a very rough ride. Happy to say toilets were clean, but they are very small.
Die 1.Klasse, 4er Schlafabteile sind wie erwartet und vorher auf den Bildern abgebildet. Es gab eine USB Ladestelle an jedem Bett. Leider war es während der Fahrt sehr laut und unruhig im Zug was an den Mitreisenden lag. Ich würde bei der nächsten Reise wieder mit dem Zug fahren.
We had the first class cabin. We were very worried due to the other reviews about cleanliness and the toilet etc. But it was OK. Not great but not horrifying (certainly not how i imagine 1st class to be though). Bed was hard but wide enough. The upper beds dont get access to the desk or to see out of the window so take the lower bunks if you have a choice. The bed sheets are definitley not changed between people. Pray you dont get a man who snores in your cabin.
IT was verry nice and we sleep well. It was not cold and we was lucky about this beautiful trip. Also, we get something to eat and drink. It was great.
The 4 sleeper compartments were full, so ended up in a 6 sleeper compartment with 5 guys.
Woke up to one guy fumbling my feet, very distressing but I swore loudly at him and kicked, and my fellow compartment sleepers (all woken up by my yelling) also shouted at him in Vietnamese.
Train attendant came over as well.
It would be nice if Vietnam rail could put some effort into ‘ladies only’ compartments, so women solo travellers can actually sleep as well.
