Vientiane to Nghi Sơn by bus
Nghi Sơn lies 372 km (231 mi) north-east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 453 km (282 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Nghi Sơn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 302,210 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Nghi Sơn
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 Nghi Sơn
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Staying in Nghi Sơn
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Common questions
How far is Nghi Sơn from Vientiane?
372 km (231 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vientiane; by road roughly 453 km (282 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Nghi Sơn by bus?
About 6 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Nghi Sơn?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nghi Sơn?
The Dong (VND).
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.