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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanoi to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanoi to Yên Bái is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Yên Bái will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hanoi for Yên Bái on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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.
9:58 PM3h22Hanoi Gia Lam Station1:20 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers- 10:23 PM3h44Hanoi Gia Lam Station2:07 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:03 PM3h32Hanoi Gia Lam Station2:35 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 9:58 PM3h22Hanoi Gia Lam Station1:20 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:03 PM3h32Hanoi Gia Lam Station2:35 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 PM3h44Hanoi Gia Lam Station2:07 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hanoi to Yên Bái
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanoi to Yên Bái among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanoi to Yên Bái:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanoi to Yên Bái costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Yên Bái take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.87 (€-0.71). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hanoi to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Yên Bái trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:58 PM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 3h22 | 1:20 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:23 PM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 3h44 | 2:07 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:03 PM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 3h32 | 2:35 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanoi to Yên Bái
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Trains from Hanoi to Yên Bái run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 15:42, the last at 15:42. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 3:42 PM |
Last train 3:42 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Hanoi to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Hanoi and Yên Bái from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hanoi to Yên Bái
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