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How to get fromSapa to Yên Báiby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Yên Bái by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Baitrain train
    4h 59m
    $6–34

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sapa to Mù Cang Chảitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mù Cang Chải to Yên Báibus bus
    6h 57m
    $82–96

  3. Drive 170.1 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Yên Báicar car 170.1 km
    2h 20m
    $20–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sapa to Yên Báitaxi taxi 170.1 km
    2h 20m
    $95–120

Sapa to Yên Bái by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Yên Bái, Vietnam?

Vietnam Railways operates a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Bai twice daily. Tickets cost $5–20 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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