Nghi Sơn to Vientiane by bus
Vientiane lies 372 km (231 mi) south-west of Nghi Sơn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 453 km (282 mi) of road.
| Nghi Sơn | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Population | 302,210 | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
What changes when you arrive in Vientiane
Crossing from Vietnam into Laos: money changes from the Dong to the Kip (LAK); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +856; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Where to book buses from Nghi Sơn to Vientiane
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Staying in Vientiane
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 19 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 38,161 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vientiane from Nghi Sơn?
372 km (231 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nghi Sơn; by road roughly 453 km (282 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nghi Sơn to Vientiane by bus?
About 6 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nghi Sơn and Vientiane?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vientiane?
The Kip (LAK).
Where can I stay in Vientiane?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.