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Móng Cái → Phnom Penh

Driving from Móng Cái to Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh lies 1,154 km (717 mi) south of Móng Cái, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 17 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,408 km (875 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Móng CáiPhnom Penh

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The two ends, side by side
Móng CáiPhnom Penh
CountryVietnamCambodia
Population108,5531.6 million
Elevation9 m (30 ft)20 m (66 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh)

What changes when you arrive in Phnom Penh

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.

Where to book car hire from Móng Cái to Phnom Penh

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Staying in Phnom Penh

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh. Of the 579 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (255), and 24 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,280 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Phnom Penh from Móng Cái?

1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, south of Móng Cái; by road roughly 1,408 km (875 mi).

How long does it take to get from Móng Cái to Phnom Penh by car?

About 17 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Móng Cái and Phnom Penh?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Phnom Penh?

The Riels (KHR).

Where can I stay in Phnom Penh?

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh, bookable on this site.

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.