Driving from Lào Cai to Việt Trì
Việt Trì lies 196 km (122 mi) south-east of Lào Cai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h without stops, over roughly 239 km (149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lào Cai | Việt Trì | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 130,671 | 415,280 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Where to book car hire from Lào Cai to Việt Trì
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Staying in Việt Trì
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Viet Tri. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 111 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Việt Trì
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Common questions
How far is Việt Trì from Lào Cai?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lào Cai; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Việt Trì by car?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lào Cai and Việt Trì?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where can I stay in Việt Trì?
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Viet Tri, 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.