Phnom Penh to Pattaya by bus
Pattaya lies 464 km (288 mi) west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 566 km (352 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Pattaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 116,417 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Pattaya
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.
Where to book buses from Phnom Penh to Pattaya
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Staying in Pattaya
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Common questions
How far is Pattaya from Phnom Penh?
464 km (288 mi) in a straight line, west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 566 km (352 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pattaya by bus?
About 8 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Pattaya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pattaya?
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.