Phnom Penh to Sa Dec by bus
Sa Dec lies 169 km (105 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 206 km (128 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Sa Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 214,610 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Sa Dec
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 Sa Dec
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Staying in Sa Dec
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Common questions
How far is Sa Dec from Phnom Penh?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 206 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Sa Dec by bus?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Sa Dec?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sa Dec?
The Dong (VND).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.