Day trip from Vientiane to Udon Thani
Udon Thani lies 64 km (40 mi) south of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 64 km (40 mi) apart, Udon Thani is a realistic day trip from Vientiane: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
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| Vientiane | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Thailand |
| Population | 840,940 | 130,531 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Udon Thani
Crossing from Laos into Thailand: money changes from the Kip to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book tours and tickets in Udon Thani
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Staying in Udon Thani
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Common questions
How far is Udon Thani from Vientiane?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, south of Vientiane; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Udon Thani by road?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Udon Thani?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Udon Thani?
The Baht (THB).
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.