Haiphong to Chiang Mai by train
Chiang Mai lies 838 km (520 mi) west of Haiphong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Thailand rail, over roughly 1,022 km (635 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Haiphong | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 2.6 million | 127,240 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Chiang Mai Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Chiang Mai
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.
Where to book trains from Haiphong to Chiang Mai
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Staying in Chiang Mai
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Common questions
How far is Chiang Mai from Haiphong?
838 km (520 mi) in a straight line, west of Haiphong; by road roughly 1,022 km (635 mi).
How long does it take to get from Haiphong to Chiang Mai by train?
About 12 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Haiphong and Chiang Mai?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiang Mai?
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.