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How to get fromYên Bái to Sapaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yen Bai to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    4h 10m
    $24–43

  2. Drive 173.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yên Bái to Sapacar car 173.1 km
    2h 22m
    $21–29

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yên Bái to Mù Cang Chảibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mù Cang Chải to Sapataxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $79–99

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yên Bái to Sapataxi taxi 173.1 km
    2h 22m
    $95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Vietnam Railways operates a train from Yen Bai to Sapa Lao Cai twice daily. Tickets cost $5–20 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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