The distance between Lao Cai and Vinh is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Vinh by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vinh → Lao Cai if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Vinh (VII).
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Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ninh Binh and then to Vinh Nghe An.
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Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Vinh.
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There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Vinh by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫421,090 ($18) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,058,670 ($88).
The distance between Lao Cai and Vinh is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Lao Cai and Vinh by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Vinh is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₫2,058,670 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Vinh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫421,090 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lao Cai and Vinh. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lao Cai to Vinh. 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 13h 55m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Lao Cai and Vinh. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 13h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Vinh. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Vinh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh and Ninh Binh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Vinh. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lao Cai to Vinh. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Vinh (VII). instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Vinh is Vinh Airport (VII) (VII) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Vinh. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lao Cai and Vinh. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Vinh is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around ₫888,970 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | ₫2,058,670($88) | every 30 mins | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | ₫888,970($38) | once daily | 589km (366 miles) |
Train | 13h 55m | ₫421,090($18) | 5 times a week | 614km (382 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ₫1,590,790($68) | on demand | 578km (359 miles) |
Sao Viet
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Hoang Long
Vietnam Railways
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
The following major airports near Vinh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.