Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1386 miles 2230.5 km · straight line
2010 miles actual route 3234.8 km · driving distance
38h 30min estimated drive time
VND 5046288 - VND 6210816 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Taipei?

The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei is 1386 miles (2230.5 km) as the crow flies. Taipei is located NE of Ho Chi Minh City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2010 miles, taking about 38h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Ho Chi Minh City is in Vietnam, while Taipei is in Taiwan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ho Chi Minh City and Taipei. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 30min VND 5046288 - VND 6210816 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 12min $161–$302* Budget
Train ~50h 3min $241–$704* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ho Chi Minh City
10.82°N, 106.63°E
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
19m elevation
Taipei
25.03°N, 121.57°E
Asia/Taipei
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM