Ho Chi Minh City to Selayang Baru Utara by train
Selayang Baru Utara lies 1,004 km (624 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 26 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,225 km (761 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Selayang Baru Utara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 542,409 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 76 m (249 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 | none listed |
Clocks in Selayang Baru Utara are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 14 h 26 min journey lands 15 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Selayang Baru Utara
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 Selayang Baru Utara from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,004 km (624 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,225 km (761 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Selayang Baru Utara by train?
About 14 h 26 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 Selayang Baru Utara?
Selayang Baru Utara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Selayang Baru Utara?
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.