Pumpkin Express Train

It will be a big mistake without mentioning Pumpkin Express Train as one of good trains in Hanoi – Sapa route. The train not only provides dedicated services and superior amenities but also offers reasonable fair tickets. Owning 7 cabins with 28 comfortable berths, Pumpkin Express Train is a good choice for budget travelers who desire to enjoy a good journey from Hanoi to one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam. The staffs in the train are always happy and honorable to support guests in all problems.

All carriages in Pumpkin Express Train are decorated with wood paneling and comfortable furniture creating the cozy ambiences. There are 7 cabins with 28 berths including 2 types - VIP 2 berths and Deluxe 4 berths. Pumpkin Express’s cabins are like a miniature of 3-star hotel’s room with standard amenities. All cabins have air-conditioning which will be adjusted at the suitable temperature depending on the weather. Comfortable berths, fresh blanket, and soft pillow will ensure passenger a good sleep. Bottled water and refresh wipes are always available. The train is not equipped with a private toilet for each cabin, however, there is a public WC at each of each carriage.

Pumpkin Express Train travel daily with national trains on the route between Hanoi and Lao Cai. From Hanoi to Lao Cai, Pumpkin Express goes with SP1 and SP3 fast train, which departs from Hanoi at 9.10 or 9.50pm, and reaches Lao Cai Province at 5.25am or 6.15 am the next day. On reverse road, trains leave Lao Cai Province at 8.45pm, and come in Hanoi about 8.5 hours later at 5.10am the next morning. This is the fix schedule and it is only modified in case of seriously unexpected issue, such as bad weather or technical issues.

SP1: Hanoi to Laocai: 21:40 - 05:45
SP2: Laocai - Hanoi 20:35 - 4:45

PROS

Pumpkin Express Train provides professional services and modern amenities but its fair ticket is quite reasonable, even if the budget travelers can afford it.

CONS

Pumpkin Express Train is that it does not have private toilet in each cabin. Nonetheless, passengers can use public WC at two ends of each carriage.