Lào Cai to Yên Bái train with Vietnam Railways

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

3 h 30 m

Average duration

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Lào Cai for Yên Bái 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 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 .

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.

Vietnam Railways
12:053h30
Sapa Lao Cai
15:35Yen Bai
£101One-way
0 changes
Vietnam Railways
21:303h44
Sapa Lao Cai
01:14Yen Bai
£101One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 128 km

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Coach

£10

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

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30m

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Live departures

Lào Cai to Yên Bái train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Vietnam Railways12:05 Sapa Lao Cai
3h30
15:35 Yen Bai0 changesdirect
Vietnam Railways21:30 Sapa Lao Cai
3h44
01:14 Yen Bai0 changesdirect

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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 £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
128 km
Average train duration
3h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
3h 30m
First train
12:05
Last train
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

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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Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£10
Vietnam Railways frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Lào Cai to Yên Bái train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lào Cai to Yên Bái.
FAQs
The train distance from Lào Cai to Yên Bái is 128 km.
The train journey from Lào Cai to Yên Bái covers a distance of 128 km and takes approximately 3h 30m. Trains run 2 per day.
Booking trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái leaves at 12:05.
Yes, there is a direct train between Lào Cai and Yên Bái. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Vietnam Railways.
The last train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái departs at 21:30.
Trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái run approximately 2 times per day.
To get from Lào Cai to Yên Bái, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Lào Cai to Yên Bái.
The cost of a train ticket from Lào Cai to Yên Bái can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Yên Bái is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Lào Cai to Yên Bái.
Yes, you can take the train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái.

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