Day trip from Lào Cai to Bắc Giang
Bắc Giang lies 266 km (165 mi) south-east of Lào Cai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 266 km (165 mi) apart, Bắc Giang is a realistic day trip from Lào Cai: about 4 h 20 min each way by road.
| Lào Cai | Bắc Giang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 130,671 | 450,000 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bắc Giang
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Staying in Bắc Giang
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 194 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bắc Giang
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Common questions
How far is Bắc Giang from Lào Cai?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lào Cai; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Bắc Giang by road?
About 4 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lào Cai and Bắc Giang?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bắc Giang?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.