Day trip from Vientiane to Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen lies 171 km (106 mi) south of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 171 km (106 mi) apart, Khon Kaen is a realistic day trip from Vientiane: about 2 h 47 min each way by road.
| Vientiane | Khon Kaen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Thailand |
| Population | 840,940 | 114,459 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Khon Kaen
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 Khon Kaen
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Staying in Khon Kaen
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Common questions
How far is Khon Kaen from Vientiane?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Vientiane; by road roughly 208 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Khon Kaen by road?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Khon Kaen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khon Kaen?
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 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.