Hanoi to Samut Prakan by bus
Samut Prakan lies 996 km (619 mi) south-west of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 7 min including stops, over roughly 1,215 km (755 mi) of road.
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| Hanoi | Samut Prakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 388,920 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Samut Prakan
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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Staying in Samut Prakan
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Common questions
How far is Samut Prakan from Hanoi?
996 km (619 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hanoi; by road roughly 1,215 km (755 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Samut Prakan by bus?
About 18 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Samut Prakan?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Samut Prakan?
The Baht (THB).
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.