Hanoi to Bangkok by train
Bangkok lies 987 km (613 mi) south-west of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Thailand rail, over roughly 1,204 km (748 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hanoi | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Gia Lâm railway station, Văn Điển railway station, Giáp Bát Station | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Bangkok
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 Hanoi to Bangkok
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Staying in Bangkok
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Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Hanoi?
987 km (613 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hanoi; by road roughly 1,204 km (748 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Bangkok by train?
About 14 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Bangkok?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bangkok?
The Baht (THB).
Where can I stay in Bangkok?
Our booking partner lists 3,590+ places to stay in Bangkok, 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.