Thanh Hóa to Savannakhet by bus
Savannakhet lies 374 km (233 mi) south of Thanh Hóa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 457 km (284 mi) of road.
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| Thanh Hóa | Savannakhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Population | 850,000 | 125,760 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
What changes when you arrive in Savannakhet
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.
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Common questions
How far is Savannakhet from Thanh Hóa?
374 km (233 mi) in a straight line, south of Thanh Hóa; by road roughly 457 km (284 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thanh Hóa to Savannakhet by bus?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thanh Hóa and Savannakhet?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Savannakhet?
The Kip (LAK).
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.