Phnom Penh to Sơn La by bus
Sơn La lies 1,091 km (678 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 1,331 km (827 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Sơn La | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 106,052 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 608 m (1,995 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Sơn La
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.
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Staying in Sơn La
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Common questions
How far is Sơn La from Phnom Penh?
1,091 km (678 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,331 km (827 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Sơn La by bus?
About 19 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Sơn La?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sơn La?
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.