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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lào Cai to Yên Bái is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai to Yên Bái will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lào Cai for Yên Bái on Wed, Feb 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lào Cai to Yên Bái among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 128 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€17 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lào Cai to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Lào Cai to Yên Bái trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h44 | 1:14 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
| 12:05 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h30 | 3:35 PM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
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Trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 12:05 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Lào Cai to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Lào Cai and Yên Bái from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lào Cai to Yên Bái by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Yên Bái, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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