Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Ban I Chang
Ban I Chang lies 799 km (496 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 975 km (606 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Ban I Chang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 119,858 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Ban I Chang
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 car hire from Ho Chi Minh City to Ban I Chang
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Staying in Ban I Chang
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Common questions
How far is Ban I Chang from Ho Chi Minh City?
799 km (496 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 975 km (606 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Ban I Chang by car?
About 12 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Ban I Chang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ban I Chang?
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.