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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Phú Thọ 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 Phú Thọ to Yên Bái will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Phú Thọ for Yên Bái on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 22 h 32 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.
12:42 AM1h25Phú Thọ2:07 AMYen Bai$171One-way0 transfers- 11:52 PM2h43Phú Thọ2:35 AMYen Bai$171One-way0 transfers
- 2:48 AM22h32Phú Thọ1:20 AMYen Bai$361One-way1 transfer
- 12:42 AM1h25Phú Thọ2:07 AMYen Bai$171One-way0 transfers
- 11:52 PM2h43Phú Thọ2:35 AMYen Bai$171One-way0 transfers
- 2:48 AM22h32Phú Thọ1:20 AMYen Bai$361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Phú Thọ to Yên Bái
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Phú Thọ 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Yên Bái take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.95 (€-11.26). The journey takes 8h 12m versus 44m 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
Phú Thọ to Yên Bái train times
The table below shows live departures for Phú Thọ to Yên Bái trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:52 PM Phú Thọ | 2h43 | 2:35 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
| 12:42 AM Phú Thọ | 1h25 | 2:07 AM Yen Bai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:48 AM Phú Thọ | 22h32 | 1:20 AM Yen Bai | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái
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Trains from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:42 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Phú Thọ to Yên Bái trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Phú Thọ 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 Phú Thọ to Yên Bái
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