Vientiane to Huế by bus
Huế lies 556 km (346 mi) east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 679 km (422 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Huế | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Huế
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 Huế
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Staying in Huế
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Hue. Of the 308 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122), and 17 are five-star. Across 210 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 121,849 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Huế
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Common questions
How far is Huế from Vientiane?
556 km (346 mi) in a straight line, east of Vientiane; by road roughly 679 km (422 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Huế by bus?
About 10 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Huế?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Huế?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Huế?
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Hue, 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.