Bangkok to Hanoi by train
Hanoi lies 987 km (613 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 11 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,204 km (748 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Gia Lâm railway station, Văn Điển railway station, Giáp Bát Station |
What changes when you arrive in Hanoi
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 Hanoi
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Bangkok?
987 km (613 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,204 km (748 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Hanoi by train?
About 14 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Hanoi?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hanoi?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, 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.