Vientiane to Thanh Hóa by bus
Thanh Hóa lies 391 km (243 mi) north-east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 476 km (296 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Thanh Hóa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 850,000 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Thanh Hóa
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 Thanh Hóa
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Staying in Thanh Hóa
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Thanh Hóa. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 2,416 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thanh Hóa from Vientiane?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vientiane; by road roughly 476 km (296 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Thanh Hóa by bus?
About 7 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Thanh Hóa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thanh Hóa?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thanh Hóa?
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Thanh Hóa, 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.