Phnom Penh to Batu Caves by bus
Batu Caves lies 992 km (616 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,210 km (752 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Batu Caves | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 254,083 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Batu Caves are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 18 h 3 min journey lands 19 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batu Caves
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels 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 Batu Caves from Phnom Penh?
992 km (616 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,210 km (752 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Batu Caves by bus?
About 18 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Batu Caves?
Batu Caves is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Batu Caves?
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.