Step aboard the Victoria Sapa Train—where luxury and nostalgia combine on Vietnam’s most enchanting railway journey. As the city fades and the outline of mountains appears, this deluxe overnight train redefines the traditional journey from Hanoi to Sapa as a classic escape. With wood-paneled cars, five-star service, and the romance of bygone Indochina, the Victoria Sapa Train is as much a destination as a mode of transportation. If you’re seeking the finest way to travel from Hanoi to Sapa, this legendary train delivers an experience unlike any other.
The Victoria Sapa Train operates between Hanoi and Lao Cai, which is the nearest railway station to Sapa. From Lao Cai, it’s just a short drive (around 45 minutes) up the mountains to reach the beautiful town of Sapa.
This schedule is planned for maximum comfort: sleep all night and wake up refreshed early in the morning, ready to enjoy.
Suitable for families or intimate groups of friends, the Superior Cabin has four cozy berths with rich wood panelling, gentle lighting, and plush bedding. Each bunk is a personal cocoon where you can relax, read, or drift off as the train rumbles across the northern scenery.
Superior Cabin at Victoria Sapa Train (Source: sapanomad)
Perfect for friends or couples, the Deluxe Cabin offers two soft twin beds in an elegantly designed room. There are bedside reading lights, personal luggage racks, and ample legroom. It’s the ideal way to experience the Hanoi to Sapa Train trip with exactly the right balance of intimacy and comfort.
Deluxe Cabin at Victoria Sapa Train (Source: namthangtravelpro)
And now this is the best of luxury! The VIP Cabin boasts a queen-size bed that’s roomy enough, with soft-to-the-touch cotton linens, and elegant Indochine-inspired design. Honeymoon, anniversary, or simply your deserved vacation, VIP treatment on the Victoria Sapa Train is simply unforgettable.
VIP Cabin at Victoria Sapa Train (Source: Spoon)
Each Victoria Sapa Train cabin is styled in Indochine romance—a classic combination of French refinement and Vietnamese warmth. Handmade wooden accents, spacious windows with movie-like views, and warm golden hues envelop you.
Each visitor is provided with a collection of top-notch travel basics, such as:
Before you even board the Victoria Sapa Train, you will be welcomed into the Victoria Lounge, directly facing Hanoi Railway Station. Have it as your sanctuary before embarking on your journey. There, you will find:
Traveling alone or with family, the lounge readies you for the onboard luxury.
Victoria Lounge (Source: afamily)
Forget the hassle of lines and dragging bags! As a guest of Victoria Sapa Train, you’ll enjoy:
The journey from Hanoi to Sapa doesn’t start on the rails—it begins once you arrive and are greeted by dressed staff waiting to take care of you.
Among the most impressive reasons why veteran travelers always opt for the Victoria Sapa Train is the superb crew. All the staff members are:
From helping you pre-order meals, to adjusting cabin temperatures or offering travel advice, the staff onboard go above and beyond—ensuring your Hanoi to Sapa Train journey is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
The Victoria Sapa Train has three classes of cabins, all tastefully decorated with comfort and elegance in mind. Prices are a bit more expensive during the peak season (weekends, holidays, and peak travel periods), but here’s what you can expect:
It is a great setup for families who desire to travel in comfort and luxury on the Hanoi to Sapa Train.
We understand that things shift. That’s why Victoria Sapa Train has a cancellation policy that flexes with the following:
Weather-related alterations, unexpected events, or railway adjustments will impact on price and timing. If this occurs, travelers can rearrange or receive a refund in full.
Victoria Sapa Train is more than Hanoi to Sapa travel—instead, it’s a luxurious experience full of elegance, comfort, and lasting memories. From its upscale cabins to five-star accommodations, attention is paid to making this the ultimate Hanoi to Sapa Train experience. If you want style, romance, and elegant travel, the Victoria Sapa Train is worth every penny. Book through reliable Victoria partners for the works—this is not a train ride; this is travel, reinvented.
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
An amazing sapa tour to admire the dramatic scenery of Sapa Hill Station in the northwest of Vietnam such as imposing rice terraces, stunning green valleys, hills row on hills, mountains of mountains.
Three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity.
To do the athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy local foods.
The tour bring you to Sapa easy trekking tour to ethnic villages & O Quy Ho Glass bridge where travelers floating experience by the imposing scenery around and the deep smoking bottom.
