Driving from Vinh to Savannakhet
Savannakhet lies 254 km (158 mi) south-west of Vinh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 310 km (192 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Vinh | Savannakhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Population | 790,000 | 125,760 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
What changes when you arrive in Savannakhet
Crossing from Vietnam into Laos: money changes from the Dong to the Kip (LAK); 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 Vinh to Savannakhet
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Staying in Savannakhet
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Common questions
How far is Savannakhet from Vinh?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Vinh; by road roughly 310 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vinh to Savannakhet by car?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vinh and Savannakhet?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Savannakhet?
The Kip (LAK).
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.