Phnom Penh to Khon Kaen by bus
Khon Kaen lies 588 km (365 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 717 km (446 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Khon Kaen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 114,459 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Khon Kaen
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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Staying in Khon Kaen
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Common questions
How far is Khon Kaen from Phnom Penh?
588 km (365 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 717 km (446 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Khon Kaen by bus?
About 10 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Khon Kaen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khon Kaen?
The Baht (THB).
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.