Lahad Datu to Phan Thiết by bus
Phan Thiết lies 1,303 km (810 mi) north-west of Lahad Datu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,590 km (988 mi) of road.
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| Lahad Datu | Phan Thiết | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 105,622 | 228,536 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Phan Thiết are 1 h behind Lahad Datu right now, so a 23 h 38 min journey lands only 22 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phan Thiết
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.
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Common questions
How far is Phan Thiết from Lahad Datu?
1,303 km (810 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lahad Datu; by road roughly 1,590 km (988 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lahad Datu to Phan Thiết by bus?
About 23 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahad Datu and Phan Thiết?
Phan Thiết is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuching).
What currency do I need in Phan Thiết?
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.