Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Battambang
Battambang lies 451 km (280 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 550 km (342 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Cambodia |
| Population | 14 million | 119,251 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
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 Ho Chi Minh City?
451 km (280 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 550 km (342 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Battambang by car?
About 6 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City 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.