The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lào Cai for Phú Thọ every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 15 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 coach for Lào Cai to Phú Thọ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 177 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
$15 Average Price | $7 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lào Cai to Phú Thọ train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:05 pm Sapa Lao Cai | 4h47 | 4:52 pm Phú Thọ | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 pm Sapa Lao Cai | 5h15 | 2:45 am Phú Thọ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:05 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Lào Cai and Phú Thọ from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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