Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Siem Reap lies 413 km (256 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 18 min without stops, over roughly 503 km (313 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Cambodia |
| Population | 14 million | 139,458 |
| 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 Siem Reap
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 Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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Staying in Siem Reap
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Common questions
How far is Siem Reap from Ho Chi Minh City?
413 km (256 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 503 km (313 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap by car?
About 6 h 18 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 Siem Reap?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Siem Reap?
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.