Driving from Vientiane to Vinh
Vinh lies 336 km (209 mi) east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 410 km (255 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Vientiane | Vinh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 790,000 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Vinh
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 car hire from Vientiane to Vinh
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Staying in Vinh
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Vinh. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 2 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,574 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Vinh
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Vinh from Vientiane?
336 km (209 mi) in a straight line, east of Vientiane; by road roughly 410 km (255 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Vinh by car?
About 5 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Vinh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vinh?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Vinh?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Vinh, 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.