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Hạ Long to Cần Thơ by bus

Cần Thơ lies 1,221 km (759 mi) south of Hạ Long, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 22 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,490 km (926 mi) of road.

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Hạ LongCần Thơ
CountryVietnamVietnam
Population270,0541.5 million
Elevation8 m (26 ft)3 m (10 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh)

Where to book buses from Hạ Long to Cần Thơ

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Staying in Cần Thơ

Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 29,809 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Cần Thơ from Hạ Long?

1,221 km (759 mi) in a straight line, south of Hạ Long; by road roughly 1,490 km (926 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Cần Thơ by bus?

About 22 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hạ Long and Cần Thơ?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where can I stay in Cần Thơ?

Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.