Kuala Lumpur to Thủ Đức by train
Thủ Đức lies 1,024 km (636 mi) north-east of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,250 km (776 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kuala Lumpur | Thủ Đức | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.5 million | 524,670 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Thủ Đức are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 14 h 43 min journey lands only 13 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thủ Đức
Crossing from Malaysia into Vietnam: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book trains from Kuala Lumpur to Thủ Đức
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Staying in Thủ Đức
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Thủ Đức. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 90 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thủ Đức from Kuala Lumpur?
1,024 km (636 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,250 km (776 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thủ Đức by train?
About 14 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Thủ Đức?
Thủ Đức is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Thủ Đức?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thủ Đức?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Thủ Đức, bookable on this site.
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.