Vinh to Vientiane by train
Vientiane lies 336 km (209 mi) west of Vinh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Laos rail, over roughly 410 km (255 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vinh | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Population | 790,000 | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Vientiane
Crossing from Vietnam into Laos: money changes from the Dong to the Kip (LAK); 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 trains from Vinh to 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 Vinh?
336 km (209 mi) in a straight line, west of Vinh; by road roughly 410 km (255 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vinh to Vientiane by train?
About 4 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vinh 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.