Driving from Bangkok to Hạ Long
Hạ Long lies 1,061 km (659 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 1,295 km (804 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bangkok | Hạ Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 270,054 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Hạ Long
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 Hạ Long
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Staying in Hạ Long
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Common questions
How far is Hạ Long from Bangkok?
1,061 km (659 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,295 km (804 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Hạ Long by car?
About 16 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Hạ Long?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hạ Long?
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.