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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
128 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai for Yên Bái on Mon, May 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, May 11 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.
12:05 PM3h30Sapa Lao Cai3:35 PMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers- 8:55 PM3h34Sapa Lao Cai12:29 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM3h44Sapa Lao Cai1:14 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 12:05 PM3h30Sapa Lao Cai3:35 PMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM3h34Sapa Lao Cai12:29 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM3h44Sapa Lao Cai1:14 AMYen Bai$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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: 79 miles (128 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lào Cai to Yên Bái:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lào Cai to Yên Bái costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Yên Bái take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Vietnam Railways.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Lào Cai to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Lào Cai to Yên Bái trains for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Monday, May 11 | |||||
| 12:05 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 3h30 | 3:35 PM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 PM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Lào Cai to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai to Yên Bái
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