Kuala Lumpur to Siem Reap by bus
Siem Reap lies 1,161 km (722 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 1,417 km (880 mi) of road.
| Kuala Lumpur | Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Cambodia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 139,458 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
Clocks in Siem Reap are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 21 h 5 min journey lands only 20 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siem Reap
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 Siem Reap from Kuala Lumpur?
1,161 km (722 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,417 km (880 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Siem Reap by bus?
About 21 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Siem Reap?
Siem Reap is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Phnom_Penh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
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.