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Ubon Ratchathani → Vientiane

Driving from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane

Vientiane lies 387 km (240 mi) north-west of Ubon Ratchathani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 472 km (293 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Ubon RatchathaniVientiane

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The two ends, side by side
Ubon RatchathaniVientiane
CountryThailandLaos
Population122,533840,940
Elevation125 m (410 ft)174 m (571 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane)

What changes when you arrive in Vientiane

Crossing from Thailand into Laos: money changes from the Baht to the Kip (LAK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +856; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.

Where to book car hire from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane

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Staying in Vientiane

Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 19 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 38,161 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Vientiane from Ubon Ratchathani?

387 km (240 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ubon Ratchathani; by road roughly 472 km (293 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Vientiane by car?

About 5 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ubon Ratchathani and Vientiane?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Vientiane?

The Kip (LAK).

Where can I stay in Vientiane?

Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane, 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 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.