Phnom Penh to Kuching by bus
Kuching lies 1,264 km (785 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,542 km (958 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Kuching | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 402,738 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Kuching are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 22 h 55 min journey lands 23 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuching
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.
Where to book buses from Phnom Penh to Kuching
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Staying in Kuching
Our booking partner lists 797 places to stay in Kuching. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (201), and 6 are five-star. Across 146 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 54,490 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuching from Phnom Penh?
1,264 km (785 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,542 km (958 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Kuching by bus?
About 22 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Kuching?
Kuching is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Kuching?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuching?
Our booking partner lists 797 places to stay in Kuching, bookable on this site.
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.