Bangkok to Ðà Lạt by train
Ðà Lạt lies 884 km (549 mi) east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,078 km (670 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Ðà Lạt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 258,014 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Da Lat Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Ðà Lạt
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 Ðà Lạt
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Staying in Ðà Lạt
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Common questions
How far is Ðà Lạt from Bangkok?
884 km (549 mi) in a straight line, east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,078 km (670 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Ðà Lạt by train?
About 12 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Ðà Lạt?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ðà Lạt?
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.