Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus
Nakhon Ratchasima lies 337 km (210 mi) south of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 412 km (256 mi) of road.
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| Vientiane | Nakhon Ratchasima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Thailand |
| Population | 840,940 | 126,391 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Nakhon Ratchasima
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 Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima
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Staying in Nakhon Ratchasima
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Common questions
How far is Nakhon Ratchasima from Vientiane?
337 km (210 mi) in a straight line, south of Vientiane; by road roughly 412 km (256 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus?
About 6 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Nakhon Ratchasima?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nakhon Ratchasima?
The Baht (THB).
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.