Ho Chi Minh City to Udon Thani by bus
Udon Thani lies 842 km (523 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,027 km (638 mi) of road.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 130,531 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Udon Thani
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.
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Common questions
How far is Udon Thani from Ho Chi Minh City?
842 km (523 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,027 km (638 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Udon Thani by bus?
About 15 h 21 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 Udon Thani?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Udon Thani?
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.