Hanoi to Lak Si by bus
Lak Si lies 970 km (603 mi) south-west of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 1,183 km (735 mi) of road.
| Hanoi | Lak Si | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 109,770 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Lak Si
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book buses from Hanoi to Lak Si
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Staying in Lak Si
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Common questions
How far is Lak Si from Hanoi?
970 km (603 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hanoi; by road roughly 1,183 km (735 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Lak Si by bus?
About 17 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Lak Si?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lak Si?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.