Cần Thơ to Rawang by train
Rawang lies 880 km (547 mi) south-west of Cần Thơ, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cần Thơ | Rawang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 199,095 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Rawang railway station |
Clocks in Rawang are 1 h ahead of Cần Thơ right now, so a 12 h 39 min journey lands 13 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rawang
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 Rawang from Cần Thơ?
880 km (547 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cần Thơ; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Rawang by train?
About 12 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Rawang?
Rawang is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Rawang?
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.