Originally Posted by Daawgon

I love rail travel too, but chances are very good that you'll be disappointed in the Vietnam rail system, and in my opinion, Mr. Seat61 exaggerates considerably about the quality of the Vietnamese system. Please take my advice, and only take shorter trips by rail in Vietnam. I once rode from Hue to Nha Trang by rail and thought it would never end - roaches in my compartment, almost no food available, and very little to see of the countryside. Vietnam Airlines is my choice for long distance domestic travel in this country.