Phnom Penh to Masai by bus
Masai lies 1,126 km (700 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 1,373 km (853 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Masai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 141,730 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Masai are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 20 h 27 min journey lands 21 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Masai
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 Masai
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Staying in Masai
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Common questions
How far is Masai from Phnom Penh?
1,126 km (700 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,373 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Masai by bus?
About 20 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Masai?
Masai is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Masai?
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.