The cheapest and fastest trains from Đông Anh to Lào Cai
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
6 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Đông Anh to Lào Cai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Đông Anh to Lào Cai will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Đông Anh for Lào Cai every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 57 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 Đông Anh to Lào Cai
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Đông Anh to Lào Cai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
$22 Average Price | $17 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Đông Anh to Lào Cai train times
The table below shows live departures for Đông Anh to Lào Cai trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:58 pm Dong Anh | 6h57 | 5:55 am Sapa Lao Cai | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Đông Anh to Lào Cai
Trains from Đông Anh to Lào Cai run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $15 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 12:05 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Đông Anh to Lào Cai trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Đông Anh and Lào Cai from $15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Đông Anh to Lào Cai train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Đông Anh to Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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