Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Lampang
Lampang lies 1,131 km (703 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,380 km (857 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Lampang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 156,139 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Lampang
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 Lampang
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Staying in Lampang
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Common questions
How far is Lampang from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,131 km (703 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,380 km (857 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lampang by car?
About 17 h 15 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 Lampang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lampang?
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.