Vientiane to Cần Thơ by bus
Cần Thơ lies 946 km (588 mi) south of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,155 km (717 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Cần Thơ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cần Thơ
Crossing from Laos into Vietnam: money changes from the Kip to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book buses from Vientiane to Cần Thơ
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Staying in Cần Thơ
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 29,809 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cần Thơ from Vientiane?
946 km (588 mi) in a straight line, south of Vientiane; by road roughly 1,155 km (717 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Cần Thơ by bus?
About 17 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Cần Thơ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cần Thơ?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Cần Thơ?
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho, 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 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.