How to travel from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tuy HoaLao 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 Tuyhoa (TBB).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,111,400($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ninh Binh and then to Tuy Hoa Phu Yen.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,731,155($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Tuy Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫982,550($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tuy Hòa.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,445km (898 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫982,550 ($42) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,111,400 ($135).

The distance between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,165km (724 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ₫3,111,400 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫982,550 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tuyhoa (TBB). instead which will take 6h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Tuy Hoa Phu Yen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h 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 Tuy Hoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tuyhoa (TBB). instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tuy Hoa is Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) (TBB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Tuy Hoa. Phu Cat Airport (UIH) (UIH) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) 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 Tuy Hoa. The distance is around 1,445km (898 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ₫3,111,400 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lao Cai and Tuy Hoa

Transport options from Lao Cai to Tuy Hoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 40m
₫3,111,400($135)
every 30 mins1,254km (779 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8hrs
₫3,158,190($135)
every 4 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
₫1,731,155($74)
once daily1,465km (910 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 5h
₫982,550($42)
every 20 mins1,502km (933 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
₫3,930,190($170)
on demand1,445km (898 miles)

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Airports near Tuy Hoa

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

TBB
Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Tuy Hoa
UIH
Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Tuy Hoa
CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Tuy Hoa