North - South train in the top of the world's train experience

Canada magazine lists 10 most impressive night train journeys in the world, including the North - South train of Vietnam.

According to The Travel, a prestigious Canadian travel magazine, trains are quite popular means of transportation. By train, tourists save money. This is also a means of combining two criteria: accommodation and means of transportation. On long journeys, the train is seen as a mobile accommodation. The Travel lists 10 night trains that make travelers sleep well, whether it's a luxury experience in first class or economy class.

The North-South train passes through Hai Van Pass. Photo: Ha Thanh

In the top 10, the North-South train ranks 9th, one step above the train experience from Paris, France to Venice, Italy. According to the magazine's description, Vietnam is a favorite stop for Western backpackers when traveling around Southeast Asia.

The North-South train route that takes passengers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City costs from 26 USD (600,000 VND) for a journey lasting from 30 to 37 hours. Guests can choose between classes of seats, from hardwood to soft air-conditioned seats, air-conditioned 6-bed cabins and the most expensive 4-bed air-conditioned cabins. Taking the train is the right choice to explore a long and narrow country, besides riding a motorbike.

Inside the compartment of the North-South train. Photo: @hatti.allen/Instagram

Topping the list is the train from Cusco to Arequipa, Peru thanks to the impressive landscape of the Andes that visitors can enjoy during the journey. The train has a lounge car, a high-class restaurant car, an observation car and a spa car. The luxury train starts at $3,940 per person.

List of 10 most impressive night trains in the world:

1. Belmond Andean Explorer from Cusco to Arequipa, Peru

2. Bangkok to Chiangmai, Thailand

3. Oslo to Bergen, Norway

4. The Blue Train from Pretoria to Capetown, Plus South Africa

5. Maharajas' Express from Delhi to Mumbai, India

6. Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow, Russia to Beijing, China

7. Caledonian Sleeper from London to Scotland, United Kingdom

8. TAZARA Railway from Zambia to Tanzania

9. Hanoi to HCMC, Vietnam

10. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris, France to Venice, Italy

 

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