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Phú Thọ Museum
Provincial museum presenting Phú Thọ history, archaeology, ethnic culture, and Hùng Kings heritage through concise exhibits.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 21
4 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
5 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 21
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 2 trains from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 15 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.




The table below shows live departures for Lào Cai to Phú Thọ trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 5h15 | 2:45 AM Phú Thọ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 4h47 | 4:52 PM Phú Thọ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Take a train from Lào Cai to Phú Thọ and enjoy the approximately 109 miles (177 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 21:30.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
First train 12:05 PM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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