Alor Setar to Biên Hòa by bus
Biên Hòa lies 890 km (553 mi) north-east of Alor Setar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,086 km (675 mi) of road.
| Alor Setar | Biên Hòa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 417,800 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Biên Hòa are 1 h behind Alor Setar right now, so a 16 h 13 min journey lands only 15 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biên Hòa
Crossing from Malaysia into Vietnam: money changes from the Ringgit 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 Alor Setar to Biên Hòa
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Staying in Biên Hòa
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Bien Hoa. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (12), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 959 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Biên Hòa from Alor Setar?
890 km (553 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Alor Setar; by road roughly 1,086 km (675 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Biên Hòa by bus?
About 16 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alor Setar and Biên Hòa?
Biên Hòa is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Biên Hòa?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Biên Hòa?
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Bien Hoa, 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.