Day trip from Việt Trì to Lào Cai
Lào Cai lies 196 km (122 mi) north-west of Việt Trì, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 196 km (122 mi) apart, Lào Cai is a realistic day trip from Việt Trì: about 3 h 12 min each way by road.
| Việt Trì | Lào Cai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 415,280 | 130,671 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Common questions
How far is Lào Cai from Việt Trì?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Việt Trì; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Việt Trì to Lào Cai by road?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Việt Trì and Lào Cai?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
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.