Driving from Bangkok to Tân Châu
Tân Châu lies 611 km (379 mi) south-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 745 km (463 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bangkok | Tân Châu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 175,211 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Tân Châu
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 Tân Châu
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Staying in Tân Châu
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Common questions
How far is Tân Châu from Bangkok?
611 km (379 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 745 km (463 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Tân Châu by car?
About 9 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Tân Châu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tân Châu?
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.