The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanoi to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hanoi for Yên Bái on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 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.




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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€11 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanoi to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Yên Bái trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 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
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 15:42 |
Last train 15:42 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Hanoi to Yên Bái start from as low as $13 (€11) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $13 (€11) depending on the train type and class.
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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