Train SE22 is the Vietnam Railways service that operates from Saigon to Danang. Here is what to expect on this overnight service. There are usually 4 trains a day from Saigon to Hanoi that offer different times for arriving in Danang. There is also a train that only operates on the Saigon to Danang section. […]
Sumatra Railways: A guide to every train line in Sumatra
Sumatra has a small railway network that operates in different provinces of the island. The eventual plan is to build a railway network that will form the Trans-Sumatra Railway. The railway system of Sumatra is fragmented and not of great use for tourists. If you plan your itinerary right, there are a few lines that […]
Kualanamu Airport Rail Link: The Medan airport train
The Kualanamu Airport Rail Link is an airport railway connecting Medan to Kualanamu International Airport. Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is the airport serving Medan in North Sumatra. The airport is located 23 kilometres east of central Medan and not in Medan (thus it is not Medan International Airport). The airport opened in 2013, replacing Polonia […]
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: A guide to Bangkok main train station (AKA Bang Sue Grand Station)
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station) is the new central railway station of Bangkok, replacing the existing Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong). The station is located next to Bang Sue Junction Station in the north of Bangkok. [Bang Sue Junction next to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.] The station began […]
Da Nang to Hue by train via the Hai Van Pass
The North-South Railway of Vietnam follows the coast for much of its journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. There are some sections that travel along the sea, offering spectacular views. The most famous section of the railway is the Hai Van Pass. The Hai Van Pass is between Da Nang and Lang Co, […]
Bangkok to Pattaya by train
Pattaya is a seaside city on the east side of the Bay of Bangkok. Even though Pattaya is only 155 km from Bangkok by train, it’s not well served by rail transport. Here is how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by train. Bangkok to Pattaya by train There is one train a day in […]
Cambodia Railways
Cambodia train travel articles at Nomadic Notes. Cambodia has two railway lines that operate from Phnom Penh. There is a line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville (Southern Line), and Phnom Penh to Poipet via Battambang (Northern Line). The railways of Cambodia were established during the French colonial era. The lines fell into disrepair during and […]
Malaysia railways
Malaysia train tickets Official website: KTM – Malaysia national railways. Railway Operator (Sabah): Sabah Railway. Ticket agent: Baolau. Malaysia train travel articles Kuala Lumpur to Singapore by train How to go from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by train Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth (Penang) with the ETS Jungle Railway – The best train times and most […]
Vietnam Railways – A guide to every line, tickets, and FAQs
This guide lists all of the current railways in Vietnam, how to buy tickets, and other frequently asked questions. Getting the train in Vietnam is the classic way to see the country. The long North-South Railway that travels along the coast is often listed among the best train routes in the world. While the train […]
Da Lat – Trai Mat Railway – A restored heritage railway in Vietnam
The Da Lat – Trai Mat Railway is a restored section of the former Da Lat–Thap Cham railway. The original railway connected Da Lat to the main North-South railway of Vietnam. Da Lat became a popular place to escape the tropical heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. Like the hill stations of India, a […]
