Phnom Penh to Sitiawan by bus
Sitiawan lies 939 km (584 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 1,146 km (712 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Sitiawan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 156,234 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Sitiawan are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 17 h 6 min journey lands 18 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sitiawan
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 Sitiawan from Phnom Penh?
939 km (584 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,146 km (712 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Sitiawan by bus?
About 17 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Sitiawan?
Sitiawan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Sitiawan?
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.