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Savannakhet to Udon Thani by bus

Udon Thani lies 230 km (143 mi) north-west of Savannakhet, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of road.

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SavannakhetUdon Thani
CountryLaosThailand
Population125,760130,531
Elevation154 m (505 ft)177 m (581 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane)UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)

What changes when you arrive in Udon Thani

Crossing from Laos into Thailand: money changes from the Kip 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 Savannakhet to Udon Thani

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Staying in Udon Thani

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Common questions

How far is Udon Thani from Savannakhet?

230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Savannakhet; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).

How long does it take to get from Savannakhet to Udon Thani by bus?

About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Savannakhet and Udon Thani?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Udon Thani?

The Baht (THB).

Where these facts come from

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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.