Bangkok to Kon Tum by bus
Kon Tum lies 812 km (505 mi) east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 991 km (616 mi) of road.
| Bangkok | Kon Tum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 205,762 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Kon Tum
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 Kon Tum
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Staying in Kon Tum
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Common questions
How far is Kon Tum from Bangkok?
812 km (505 mi) in a straight line, east of Bangkok; by road roughly 991 km (616 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kon Tum by bus?
About 14 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Kon Tum?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kon Tum?
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.