Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Thon Buri
Thon Buri lies 741 km (461 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 905 km (562 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Thon Buri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 119,708 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Thon Buri
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 Thon Buri
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Staying in Thon Buri
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Common questions
How far is Thon Buri from Ho Chi Minh City?
741 km (461 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 905 km (562 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Thon Buri by car?
About 11 h 18 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 Thon Buri?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thon Buri?
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.