Day trip from Savannakhet to Vientiane
Vientiane lies 277 km (172 mi) north-west of Savannakhet, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Vientiane is a realistic day trip from Savannakhet: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
| Savannakhet | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Laos |
| Population | 125,760 | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Savannakhet?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Savannakhet; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Savannakhet to Vientiane by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Savannakhet and Vientiane?
No, both are on Asia/Vientiane at the moment.
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
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- 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.