Day trip from Phnom Penh to Bạc Liêu
Bạc Liêu lies 267 km (166 mi) south of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Bạc Liêu is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Bạc Liêu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 156,110 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Bạc Liêu
Crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam: money changes from the Riels to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bạc Liêu
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Staying in Bạc Liêu
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Common questions
How far is Bạc Liêu from Phnom Penh?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 326 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bạc Liêu by road?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bạc Liêu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bạc Liêu?
The Dong (VND).
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.