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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
17S$
Average price
17S$
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai to Yên Bái will cost around 17S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 17S$.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lào Cai for Yên Bái every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
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.
12:05 PM3h30Sapa Lao Cai3:35 PMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes- 8:55 PM3h34Sapa Lao Cai12:29 AMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes
- 9:30 PM3h44Sapa Lao Cai1:14 AMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes
- 12:05 PM3h30Sapa Lao Cai3:35 PMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes
- 8:55 PM3h34Sapa Lao Cai12:29 AMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes
- 9:30 PM3h44Sapa Lao Cai1:14 AMYen Bai17 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lào Cai to Yên Bái among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 5S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 5S$, and a train costs an average of 17S$.
Distance: 128 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 17S$ but you can travel from only 5S$ by coach.
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 36m |
Cheapest ticket price 17S$ |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 12:05 PM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Lào Cai to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Lào Cai and Yên Bái from 5S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lào Cai to Yên Bái train
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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