Express · No. SE 3
SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express train timings
SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi Station (Ga Hà Nội) | — | 06:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Đà Nẵng Station | 19:45 | 20:00 | 15 min | 791 |
| 3 | Nha Trang Station | 02:30 (+1d) | 02:45 (+1d) | 15 min | 1315 |
| 4 | Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn) | 11:30 (+1d) | — | 1726 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Vietnam Railways on the day.
SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express (SE 3) is an express train run by Vietnam Railways between Hanoi Station (Ga Hà Nội) and Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn). The full journey covers 1,726 km and takes 29h 30m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Hanoi Station (Ga Hà Nội) at 06:00 and reaches Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn) at 11:30 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Đà Nẵng Station and Nha Trang Station.
SE3 is a faster Reunification Express variant from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, completing the 1,726 km journey in approximately 30 hours with fewer intermediate stops. Vietnam Railways operates this route with both Chinese-built and Japanese-renovated coaches across the full length of the country.
How to book SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express tickets
Tickets are sold by Vietnam Railways on dsvn.vn and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on dsvn.vnSE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express: common questions
- What time does SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express leave Hanoi?
- SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express departs Hanoi Station (Ga Hà Nội) at 06:00 and arrives at Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn) at 11:30 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
- The scheduled journey time is 29h 30m for 1,726 km.
- Which stations does SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express stop at?
- SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express calls at Hanoi Station (Ga Hà Nội), Đà Nẵng Station, Nha Trang Station and Saigon Station (Ga Sài Gòn).
- Does SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express run every day?
- Yes, SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express runs daily.
- Where can I book SE3 Hanoi–HCMC Express tickets?
- On Vietnam Railways's own site, dsvn.vn. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.