The cheapest and fastest trains from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Phú Thọ for Lào Cai on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 33 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
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 177 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€12 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Phú Thọ to Lào Cai train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:52 PM Phú Thọ | 6h33 | 6:25 AM Sapa Lao Cai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:42 AM Phú Thọ | 5h13 | 5:55 AM Sapa Lao Cai | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Phú Thọ to Lào Cai trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Phú Thọ and Lào Cai from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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