Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by train
Ho Chi Minh City lies 1,137 km (707 mi) south of Hanoi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,388 km (862 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 8.1 million | 14 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Stations on record | Gia Lâm railway station, Văn Điển railway station, Giáp Bát Station | Gò Vấp railway station, Bình Triệu railway station |
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (331), and 72 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 389,686 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi?
1,137 km (707 mi) in a straight line, south of Hanoi; by road roughly 1,388 km (862 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by train?
About 16 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, 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.