Chiang Mai to Haiphong by bus
Haiphong lies 838 km (520 mi) east of Chiang Mai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,022 km (635 mi) of road.
| Chiang Mai | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 127,240 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Haiphong
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 Chiang Mai to Haiphong
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Staying in Haiphong
Our booking partner lists 427 places to stay in Hai Phong. Of the 294 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 12 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 7,114 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Haiphong from Chiang Mai?
838 km (520 mi) in a straight line, east of Chiang Mai; by road roughly 1,022 km (635 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Haiphong by bus?
About 15 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiang Mai and Haiphong?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Haiphong?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Haiphong?
Our booking partner lists 427 places to stay in Hai Phong, 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.