Driving from Bangkok to Thái Nguyên
Thái Nguyên lies 1,039 km (646 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,268 km (788 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bangkok | Thái Nguyên | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 420,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Thái Nguyên
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 Thái Nguyên
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Staying in Thái Nguyên
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Thái Nguyên. Of the 30 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 707 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thái Nguyên from Bangkok?
1,039 km (646 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,268 km (788 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Thái Nguyên by car?
About 15 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Thái Nguyên?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thái Nguyên?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thái Nguyên?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Thái Nguyên, 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.