Phnom Penh to Setapak by bus
Setapak lies 993 km (617 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 1,212 km (753 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Setapak | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 353,268 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Setapak are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 18 h 4 min journey lands 19 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Setapak
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.
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Common questions
How far is Setapak from Phnom Penh?
993 km (617 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,212 km (753 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Setapak by bus?
About 18 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Setapak?
Setapak is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Setapak?
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.