Day trip from Lào Cai to Yên Bái
Yên Bái lies 129 km (80 mi) south-east of Lào Cai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 129 km (80 mi) apart, Yên Bái is a realistic day trip from Lào Cai: about 2 h 6 min each way by road.
| Lào Cai | Yên Bái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 130,671 | 100,631 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Common questions
How far is Yên Bái from Lào Cai?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lào Cai; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Yên Bái by road?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lào Cai and Yên Bái?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.