Comments on: Subway Map of Southeast Asia Railways https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/ Travel blog featuring transport and accommodation guides Sat, 23 May 2026 01:21:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: My https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-297057 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:47:32 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-297057 Great blog, but not sure if this idea will ever happen.

]]> By: James Clark https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-282314 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:57:41 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-282314 In reply to Syed Putra.

Thanks Syed! Sounds like an epic trip, and I have yet to do the Lao Cai to Kunming trip – soon I hope!

]]> By: Syed Putra https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-282203 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:19:13 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-282203 Hey James! We have just concluded our train adventure which takes us to 5 different countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Laos-Vietnam by bus, and into China). We relied heavily on your website and I must say that your SEA map was so helpful. I have nothing but gratitude to what you are doing by helping travellers move about by rail. It was great, starting off from KL to Padang Besar and to Haadyai. Then we went to Bangkok and to Nong Kai at the Lao border, took the short ride into Vientiane. As mentioned, there are no rail networks in Laos, so we ended up taking the sleeper bus to Vinh, where we continued our journey to Hanoi. After 4 nights overland, we decided to take time off and go to Lao Cai and drive up to Sapa for a night of R&R. We continued our journey to Hekao and went to Kunming where we spent another 5 nights there. It was worth it and I truly appreciate your in depth research and inputs. Thank you, James!

]]> By: Syed Putra https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-282202 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:17:32 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-282202 Hey James! We have just concluded our train adventure which takes us to 5 different countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Laos-Vietnam by bus, and into China). We relied heavily on your website and I must say that your SEA map was so helpful. I have nothing but gratitude of what you are doing by helping travellers move about by rail. It was great, starting off from KL to Padang Besar and to Haadyai. Then we went to Bangkok and to Nong Kai at the Lao border, took the short ride into Vientiane. As mentioned, there are no rail networks in Laos, so we ended up taking the sleeper bus to Vinh, where we continued our journey to Hanoi. After 4 nights on the train, we decided to take time off and go to Lao Cai and drive up to Sapa for a night of R&R. We continued our journey to Hekao and went to Kunming where we spent another 5 nights there. It was worth it and I truly appreciate your in depth research. Thank you!

]]> By: James Clark https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-280739 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:35:03 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-280739 In reply to Sophia.

Thanks Sophia! I haven’t updated the map but I am keeping a regular watch on news in the region. The biggest project is the railway that is going through Laos, which is expected to be completed at the end of 2021. after that I may update the map. For now I post news in the Southeast Asia Railways Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1700545326676832/

]]> By: Sophia https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-280736 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:05:04 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-280736 Hi James, I founnd the attched map by accident which is really incredible. And I have a question, does this astonishing reasearch keep updated by you all the time? Thanks!

]]> By: James Clark https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-229298 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:36:32 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-229298 In reply to Brit on the Move.

Yes what type of train would be the big question, along with what gauge of railway is used. Indian rail is wider than standard gauge so that is already a problem. Glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: Brit on the Move https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-229290 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:16:31 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-229290 Wow James – holly mapping! So, Delhi to Hanoi sounds great to me with one caveat what type of train? I am going to guess that you have taken trains in India – me too:) I used to travel from Chennai to Bangalore a lot for weekends way and the train, well it’s an experience. From getting the ticket, getting boarded etc. It’s been a few years for me but it would have to be some train for me to consider it lol….. Great research and I’m bookmarking this:) Nikki

]]> By: James Clark https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-204526 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:47:48 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-204526 In reply to Alice.

It is very complex, so good luck!

]]> By: Alice https://www.nomadicnotes.com/southeast-asia-rail-map/#comment-204522 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 03:40:29 +0000 http://www.nomadicnotes.com/?p=20748#comment-204522 Hi James, I found your article was a treasure to me. I currently working for a railway company and doing the research about the complexity of Southeast Asia railway system. Your article helps me so so much. Thank you and wish you and your family for the best of luck.

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