Day trip from Cần Thơ to Rạch Giá
Rạch Giá lies 78 km (48 mi) west of Cần Thơ, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (48 mi) apart, Rạch Giá is a realistic day trip from Cần Thơ: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
| Cần Thơ | Rạch Giá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.5 million | 459,860 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rạch Giá
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Staying in Rạch Giá
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (15). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,506 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rạch Giá from Cần Thơ?
78 km (48 mi) in a straight line, west of Cần Thơ; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Rạch Giá by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Rạch Giá?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rạch Giá?
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.