Bangkok to Lạng Sơn by bus
Lạng Sơn lies 1,118 km (694 mi) north-east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,364 km (847 mi) of road.
| Bangkok | Lạng Sơn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 200,108 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Lạng Sơn
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 Lạng Sơn
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Staying in Lạng Sơn
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Common questions
How far is Lạng Sơn from Bangkok?
1,118 km (694 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,364 km (847 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Lạng Sơn by bus?
About 20 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Lạng Sơn?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lạng Sơn?
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.