Day trip from Udon Thani to Vientiane
Vientiane lies 64 km (40 mi) north of Udon Thani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 64 km (40 mi) apart, Vientiane is a realistic day trip from Udon Thani: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
| Udon Thani | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Laos |
| Population | 130,531 | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
What changes when you arrive in Vientiane
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 tours and tickets in Vientiane
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Staying in Vientiane
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 19 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 38,161 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vientiane from Udon Thani?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, north of Udon Thani; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Udon Thani to Vientiane 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 Udon Thani and Vientiane?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vientiane?
The Kip (LAK).
Where can I stay in Vientiane?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane, 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.