Kuala Lumpur to Battambang by train
Battambang lies 1,120 km (696 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Cambodia rail, over roughly 1,366 km (849 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kuala Lumpur | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Cambodia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 119,251 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Battambang railway station |
Clocks in Battambang are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 16 h 6 min journey lands only 15 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Battambang
Crossing from Malaysia into Cambodia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Riels (KHR); traffic switches to the right; 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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Common questions
How far is Battambang from Kuala Lumpur?
1,120 km (696 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,366 km (849 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Battambang by train?
About 16 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Battambang?
Battambang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Phnom_Penh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
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.