Driving from Bangkok to Pleiku
Pleiku lies 810 km (503 mi) east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 988 km (614 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bangkok | Pleiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 114,225 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 760 m (2,493 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Pleiku
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 Pleiku
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Staying in Pleiku
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Common questions
How far is Pleiku from Bangkok?
810 km (503 mi) in a straight line, east of Bangkok; by road roughly 988 km (614 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Pleiku by car?
About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Pleiku?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pleiku?
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.