Vientiane to Bắc Giang by train
Bắc Giang lies 526 km (327 mi) north-east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Laos and Vietnam rail, over roughly 642 km (399 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vientiane | Bắc Giang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 450,000 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bắc Giang railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Bắc Giang
Crossing from Laos into Vietnam: money changes from the Kip to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book trains from Vientiane to Bắc Giang
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Staying in Bắc Giang
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 194 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bắc Giang
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Common questions
How far is Bắc Giang from Vientiane?
526 km (327 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vientiane; by road roughly 642 km (399 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Bắc Giang by train?
About 7 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Bắc Giang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bắc Giang?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Bắc Giang?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang, bookable on this site.
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.