Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Si Maha Phot
Si Maha Phot lies 656 km (408 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 801 km (498 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Si Maha Phot | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 100,563 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Si Maha Phot
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 Si Maha Phot
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Staying in Si Maha Phot
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Common questions
How far is Si Maha Phot from Ho Chi Minh City?
656 km (408 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 801 km (498 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Si Maha Phot by car?
About 10 h 1 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 Si Maha Phot?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Si Maha Phot?
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.