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Compare train and bus for Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lào Cai to Yên Bái among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lào Cai to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Lào Cai to Yên Bái trains for today, Thursday, March 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:05 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h30 | 3:35 PM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:55 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h34 | 12:29 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h44 | 1:14 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 3 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 12:05 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Lào Cai to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Lào Cai and Yên Bái from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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