Phnom Penh to Bukit Jalil by bus
Bukit Jalil lies 1,012 km (629 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 1,234 km (767 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Bukit Jalil | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 200,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Bukit Jalil are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 18 h 24 min journey lands 19 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Jalil
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 Bukit Jalil from Phnom Penh?
1,012 km (629 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,234 km (767 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bukit Jalil by bus?
About 18 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bukit Jalil?
Bukit Jalil is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Bukit Jalil?
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.