Driving from Udon Thani to Savannakhet
Savannakhet lies 230 km (143 mi) south-east of Udon Thani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Udon Thani | Savannakhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Laos |
| Population | 130,531 | 125,760 |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+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.
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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 car?
About 3 h 31 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
- 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.