Bangkok to Yên Bái by bus
Yên Bái lies 1,001 km (622 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,222 km (759 mi) of road.
| Bangkok | Yên Bái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 100,631 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Yên Bái
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 Yên Bái
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Staying in Yên Bái
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Common questions
How far is Yên Bái from Bangkok?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,222 km (759 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Yên Bái by bus?
About 18 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Yên Bái?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Yên Bái?
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.