Bangkok to Da Nang by train
Da Nang lies 868 km (540 mi) east of Bangkok, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 1,059 km (658 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Da Nang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 5.1 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Da Nang
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht 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 Bangkok to Da Nang
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Staying in Da Nang
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 762 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (310), and 75 are five-star. Across 491 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 291,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Da Nang from Bangkok?
868 km (540 mi) in a straight line, east of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,059 km (658 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Da Nang by train?
About 12 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Da Nang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Da Nang?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Da Nang?
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang, 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 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.