Traveling across Vietnam usually means a quick domestic flight or a long trip on the Reunification Express, the country’s north–south railway that runs more than 1,700 kilometers. Flights save time but skip the details of the terrain, while the standard train offers views with modest comfort.
For those looking for a newer option, The Vietage by Anantara combines the same historic route with limited seating, prepared meals, and onboard amenities that focus on ease.
Routes and Schedule
The Vietage operates two luxury carriages daily in opposite directions.
The morning service departs Da Nang, a coastal city known for its beaches. It arrives in Quy Nhon at 2:51 p.m., a destination with national parks, temples, and uncrowded beaches, before continuing to Nha Trang, a larger resort city recognized for its Cham towers, busy market, and long stretch of coastline. The full trip ends at 8:12 p.m.
The afternoon service begins in Nha Trang at 2:15 p.m., stops in Quy Nhon at 6:52 p.m., and finishes in Da Nang just before 1 a.m.
Each carriage contains six private booths with seating for two passengers each, which limits capacity to twelve people. The train’s expansive windows frame the countryside, and rattan partitions provide privacy. The design draws on colonial-era Indochine style, with attendants wearing áo dài, Vietnam’s national costume consisting of a long, fitted tunic over trousers.
Dining and Beverage Service
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Meals on board differ depending on the route. The Da Nang to Quy Nhon journey features a three-course lunch with options such as duck breast in orange sauce, seafood salad with prawns and calamari, or braised eggplant stew. The Nha Trang to Quy Nhon passage focuses on an afternoon tea service that includes caviar, Vietnamese cheeses, cured meats, and locally grown teas.
Drinks are included in the ticket price. A marble bar car serves coffee and other beverages. Guests can order freely throughout the trip, and many describe the dining and beverage program as comparable to a fine restaurant experience.
Amenities for All
Business travelers, older passengers, and anyone carrying fatigue from long flights often appreciate the included 15-minute head and shoulder massage. The service provides a break during the journey and is offered to every guest.
You can also leverage the complimentary WiFi and charging outlets at each booth if you want to stay connected with the rest of the world. Staff also hand out a Discovery Book that highlights cultural landmarks and natural features visible outside.
If you’re departing in the evening, it is possible to convert your booth into a sleeper cabin with mattresses, pillows, and blankets. People also appreciate is that the train travels at a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour, which makes the ride smoother than standard Vietnamese trains and suitable for rest before arrival.
Cost and Booking Options
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You can book seats on The Vietage for $340 to $450 per person, with prices depending on the itinerary and time of departure. Evening services are usually offered at a lower rate, but all fares incorporate meals, unlimited drinks, and the massage service. Sleeper booths are priced higher and need to be reserved in advance.
Anantara also offers packages that combine hotel stays with train fares at its properties in Hoi An and Quy Nhon. These options often provide better overall value than booking separately, and they simplify transfers between the train stations and the resorts.