Vientiane to Da Nang by bus
Da Nang lies 634 km (394 mi) east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 773 km (480 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Da Nang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Da Nang
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 Da Nang
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Staying in Da Nang
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 762 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (310), and 75 are five-star. Across 491 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 291,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Da Nang from Vientiane?
634 km (394 mi) in a straight line, east of Vientiane; by road roughly 773 km (480 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Da Nang by bus?
About 11 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Da Nang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Da Nang?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Da Nang?
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang, 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.