Bangkok to Bắc Giang by train
Bắc Giang lies 1,031 km (641 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,258 km (782 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Bắc Giang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 450,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Bắc Giang railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Bắc Giang
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book trains from Bangkok to Bắc Giang
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Staying in Bắc Giang
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 194 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bắc Giang
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Common questions
How far is Bắc Giang from Bangkok?
1,031 km (641 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,258 km (782 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Bắc Giang by train?
About 14 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Bắc Giang?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bắc Giang?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Bắc Giang?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Bac Giang, 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.