Cities Near Yên Bái
Cities near Yên Bái, Vietnam: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Việt Trì, Thái Nguyên, Hòa Bình. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Yên Bái, Vietnam is Việt Trì, about 42 mi (68 km) away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Việt Trì | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Thái Nguyên | 61 mi / 98 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hòa Bình | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hà Đông | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bắc Giang | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mabai | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hải Dương | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lạng Sơn | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kaihua | 121 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Nam Định | 121 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Yên Bái
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Việt Trì, Thái Nguyên, Hòa Bình, Hà Đông, Bắc Giang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Yên Bái
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hải Dương, Lạng Sơn, Kaihua, Nam Định. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Yên Bái include Việt Trì, Thái Nguyên, Hòa Bình, Hà Đông, Bắc Giang. The closest is Việt Trì, about 42 miles (68 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.