Driving from Vientiane to Lampang
Lampang lies 330 km (205 mi) west of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Vientiane | Lampang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Thailand |
| Population | 840,940 | 156,139 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Lampang
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 car hire from Vientiane to Lampang
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Staying in Lampang
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Common questions
How far is Lampang from Vientiane?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, west of Vientiane; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Lampang by car?
About 5 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Lampang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lampang?
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.