Cần Thơ to Battambang by train
Battambang lies 442 km (275 mi) north-west of Cần Thơ, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Vietnam and Cambodia rail, over roughly 540 km (335 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Cần Thơ | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Cambodia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 119,251 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Battambang railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Battambang
Crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia: money changes from the Dong to the Riels (KHR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +855; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
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Staying in Battambang
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Common questions
How far is Battambang from Cần Thơ?
442 km (275 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cần Thơ; by road roughly 540 km (335 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Battambang by train?
About 6 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Battambang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Battambang?
The Riels (KHR).
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.