How to book:

You can get tickets from the ticket booths at the city train stations – which is the cheapest way to buy one. Sometimes buying the ticket off the counter can save you up to 30%.
However, sometimes it might be risky to wait and book at last minute (even 2-3 days in advance are considered last minute) – seats or berths on popular route are not always available. Ticket agents will charge you extra fee when you reserve online – most will provide free ticket delivery.

Ticket fare: $70 (Soft Seat) – $90 (Hard berth) – $99 (Soft berth) – Agent Fare

Want a return? Check the timetable for Trains from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City

How to book:

You can get tickets from the ticket booths at the city train stations – which is the cheapest way to buy one. However, Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang is a popular train route so sometimes it might be difficult to get the ticket as you arrive. The way to go around it is to reserve your ticket online. Ticket agents will charge you a commission when you reserve online – and the fee usually include tax and ticket delivery to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ticket fare: $27 (Soft Seat) – $36 (Hard berth) – $39 (Soft berth)

Want a return? Check the timetable for Trains from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City

How to book:

You can get tickets from the ticket booths at the city train stations – which is the cheapest way to buy one. Sometimes buying the ticket off the counter can save you up to 30%.
However, sometimes it might be risky to wait and book at last minute (even 2-3 days in advance are considered last minute) – seats or berths on popular route are not always available. Ticket agents will charge you a commission when you reserve online – most will provide free ticket delivery.

Ticket fare: $45 (Soft Seat) – $67 (Hard berth) – $69 (Soft berth) – Agent Fare

Want a return? Check the timetable for Trains from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

How to book:

There are two ways to buy a train ticket – off the counter at a train station – which is the cheapest way to buy one or to buy the ticket online in advance. While buying ticket off at the station is economical, it does not always guarantee you get the train ticket – popular routes usually sell fast. Online agent such as EvivaTour.com will charge you a commission and allowed advanced reservation and payment.

Ticket fare: $49 (Soft Seat) – $70 (Hard berth) – $72 (Soft berth) – Agent Fare

Want a return? Check the timetable for Trains from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City