Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai by bus
Chiang Mai lies 1,208 km (751 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,474 km (916 mi) of road.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 127,240 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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 buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai
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Staying in Chiang Mai
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Common questions
How far is Chiang Mai from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,208 km (751 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,474 km (916 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai by bus?
About 21 h 55 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 Chiang Mai?
No, both are on the same offset 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.