How to travel from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi is around 1,021km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Quảng NgãiLao Cai if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tamky (VCL).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,801,340($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh then Da Nang and then to Quang Ngai.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,450,430($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Quang Ngai.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫678,425($29)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Quảng Ngãi.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,177km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫678,425 ($29) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,801,340 ($77).

The distance between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi is around 1,021km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ₫1,801,340 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫678,425 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ha Noi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Quang Ngai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport, Hoang Long and Phuong Trang run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tamky (VCL). instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Quảng Ngãi is Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi. Phu Cat Airport (UIH) (UIH) and Pleiku Airport (PXU) (PXU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi. The distance is around 1,177km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₫1,801,340 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lao Cai and Quảng Ngãi

Transport options from Lao Cai to Quảng Ngãi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
6h 45m
₫1,801,340($77)
every 20 mins1,021km (634 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 25m
₫1,450,430($62)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and train9h 25m
₫3,181,585($135)
every 4 hours1,332km (828 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi9h 35m
₫5,778,320($245)
every 30 mins1,330km (827 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and train11h 30m
₫1,824,730($78)
every 20 mins1,093km (679 miles)
Bus
24h 45m
₫1,450,430($62)
once daily1,200km (746 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
₫678,425($29)
5 times a week1,226km (762 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
₫3,204,980($135)
on demand1,177km (731 miles)

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Airports near Quảng Ngãi

The following major airports near Quảng Ngãi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

VCL
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
UIH
Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
PXU
Pleiku Airport (PXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Quảng Ngãi