Phnom Penh to Gia Lâm by bus
Gia Lâm lies 1,057 km (657 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,290 km (801 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Gia Lâm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 309,353 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Gia Lâm
Crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam: money changes from the Riels to the Dong (VND); 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.
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Staying in Gia Lâm
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Common questions
How far is Gia Lâm from Phnom Penh?
1,057 km (657 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,290 km (801 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Gia Lâm by bus?
About 19 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Gia Lâm?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gia Lâm?
The Dong (VND).
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.