Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Watthana
Watthana lies 732 km (455 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 10 min without stops, over roughly 893 km (555 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Watthana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 171,150 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Watthana
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 Watthana
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Staying in Watthana
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Common questions
How far is Watthana from Ho Chi Minh City?
732 km (455 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 893 km (555 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Watthana by car?
About 11 h 10 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 Watthana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Watthana?
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.