Ho Chi Minh City to Rawang by train
Rawang lies 1,003 km (623 mi) south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,224 km (760 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Rawang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 199,095 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Gò Vấp railway station, Bình Triệu railway station | Rawang railway station |
Clocks in Rawang are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 14 h 25 min journey lands 15 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rawang
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 Rawang from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,003 km (623 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,224 km (760 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Rawang by train?
About 14 h 25 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 Rawang?
Rawang is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Rawang?
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.