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.
Except that we choose bed number 1 and 2 and then got 3 and 4. We choose them so we would be in the downs one and no one was taken when we ordered. That is a little bit annoying
Train isn't very comfortable and also not very clean. The toillets are really very dirty. Not really a first class experience. Going by plane is better alternative. Same price and more comfort.
Wonderful experience, but set your expectations accordingly! Train was 4 hours late (apparently hit a car on a crossing, and I’m sure there was still a bumper off a car hanging on the train!) but you have to be patient as this isn’t like taking a train in Japan. Sleeper was comfy and clean but can get noisy, but overall it’s a wonderful way to see the beautiful Vietnamese countryside. If you’ve got the time do it
