Phnom Penh to Pleiku by bus
Pleiku lies 429 km (267 mi) north-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 524 km (325 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Pleiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 114,225 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 760 m (2,493 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Pleiku
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.
Where to book buses from Phnom Penh to Pleiku
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Staying in Pleiku
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Common questions
How far is Pleiku from Phnom Penh?
429 km (267 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 524 km (325 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pleiku by bus?
About 7 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Pleiku?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pleiku?
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.