Day trip from Sơn La to Ba Vì
Ba Vì lies 154 km (96 mi) east of Sơn La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 154 km (96 mi) apart, Ba Vì is a realistic day trip from Sơn La: about 2 h 30 min each way by road.
| Sơn La | Ba Vì | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 106,052 | 282,600 |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ba Vì
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Staying in Ba Vì
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Common questions
How far is Ba Vì from Sơn La?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, east of Sơn La; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sơn La to Ba Vì by road?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sơn La and Ba Vì?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
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.