Phan Thiết to Tawau by bus
Tawau lies 1,310 km (814 mi) south-east of Phan Thiết, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 1,598 km (993 mi) of road.
| Phan Thiết | Tawau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 228,536 | 372,615 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Tawau are 1 h ahead of Phan Thiết right now, so a 23 h 45 min journey lands 24 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tawau
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Common questions
How far is Tawau from Phan Thiết?
1,310 km (814 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phan Thiết; by road roughly 1,598 km (993 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phan Thiết to Tawau by bus?
About 23 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phan Thiết and Tawau?
Tawau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Tawau?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.