Day trip from Ba Đồn to Savannakhet
Savannakhet lies 220 km (137 mi) south-west of Ba Đồn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 220 km (137 mi) apart, Savannakhet is a realistic day trip from Ba Đồn: about 3 h 35 min each way by road.
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| Ba Đồn | Savannakhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Population | 106,413 | 125,760 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 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 tours and tickets in Savannakhet
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Staying in Savannakhet
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Common questions
How far is Savannakhet from Ba Đồn?
220 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ba Đồn; by road roughly 269 km (167 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ba Đồn to Savannakhet by road?
About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ba Đồn 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 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.