Trains to Vientiane
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Vientiane is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Vientiane
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane to Vinh | Vietnam | 336 km (209 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima | Thailand | 337 km (210 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Vientiane to Thanh Hóa | Vietnam | 391 km (243 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Vientiane to Chiang Mai | Thailand | 392 km (244 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
| Vientiane to Đồng Hới | Vietnam | 430 km (267 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Vientiane to Việt Trì | Vietnam | 475 km (295 mi) | about 6 h 49 min |
| Vientiane to Hanoi | Vietnam | 481 km (299 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Vientiane to Bắc Ninh | Vietnam | 511 km (317 mi) | about 7 h 20 min |
| Vientiane to Bangkok | Thailand | 519 km (323 mi) | about 7 h 28 min |
| Vientiane to Bắc Giang | Vietnam | 526 km (327 mi) | about 7 h 34 min |
| Vientiane to Haiphong | Vietnam | 536 km (333 mi) | about 7 h 42 min |
| Vientiane to Battambang | Cambodia | 545 km (338 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 905 km (562 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Vientiane to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 754 km (469 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Vientiane to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 946 km (588 mi) | about 13 h 36 min |
| Vientiane to Huế | Vietnam | 556 km (346 mi) | about 8 h |
| Vientiane to Da Nang | Vietnam | 634 km (394 mi) | about 9 h 7 min |
| Vientiane to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 903 km (561 mi) | about 12 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.