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Udon ThaniSavannakhet

Udon Thani to Savannakhet by bus

Savannakhet lies 230 km (143 mi) south-east of Udon Thani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of road.

Udon ThaniSavannakhet

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Udon ThaniSavannakhet
CountryThailandLaos
Population130,531125,760
Elevation177 m (581 ft)154 m (505 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane)

What changes when you arrive in Savannakhet

Crossing from Thailand into Laos: money changes from the Baht to the Kip (LAK); traffic switches to the right; 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 buses from Udon Thani to Savannakhet

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Staying in Savannakhet

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Common questions

How far is Savannakhet from Udon Thani?

230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Udon Thani; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).

How long does it take to get from Udon Thani to Savannakhet by bus?

About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Udon Thani 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

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  • 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.