Bangkok to Gia Lâm by bus
Gia Lâm lies 993 km (617 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,211 km (752 mi) of road.
| Bangkok | Gia Lâm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 309,353 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Gia Lâm
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 buses from Bangkok to Gia Lâm
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Staying in Gia Lâm
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Common questions
How far is Gia Lâm from Bangkok?
993 km (617 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,211 km (752 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Gia Lâm by bus?
About 18 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Gia Lâm?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gia Lâm?
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.