Driving from Singapore to Thủ Đức
Thủ Đức lies 1,111 km (690 mi) north of Singapore, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,355 km (842 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Singapore | Thủ Đức | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.6 million | 524,670 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Clocks in Thủ Đức are 1 h behind Singapore right now, so a 16 h 56 min journey lands only 15 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thủ Đức
Crossing from Singapore into Vietnam: money changes from the Dollar 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 car hire from Singapore 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.
Book a hotel in Thủ Đức
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Common questions
How far is Thủ Đức from Singapore?
1,111 km (690 mi) in a straight line, north of Singapore; by road roughly 1,355 km (842 mi).
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Thủ Đức by car?
About 16 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and Thủ Đức?
Thủ Đức is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Singapore).
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.