Driving from Bangkok to Cao Lãnh
Cao Lãnh lies 667 km (415 mi) south-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 814 km (506 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bangkok | Cao Lãnh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 211,912 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cao Lãnh
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 car hire from Bangkok to Cao Lãnh
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Staying in Cao Lãnh
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Common questions
How far is Cao Lãnh from Bangkok?
667 km (415 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 814 km (506 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Cao Lãnh by car?
About 10 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Cao Lãnh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cao Lãnh?
The Dong (VND).
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.