Ho Chi Minh City to Bukit Bintang by bus
Bukit Bintang lies 1,011 km (628 mi) south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 1,234 km (767 mi) of road.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Bukit Bintang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 120,529 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Bukit Bintang are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 18 h 24 min journey lands 19 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Bintang
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Bintang from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,234 km (767 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bukit Bintang by bus?
About 18 h 24 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 Bukit Bintang?
Bukit Bintang is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Bukit Bintang?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.