Driving from Phnom Penh to Bắc Quang
Bắc Quang lies 1,214 km (755 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 1,482 km (921 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Bắc Quang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 118,690 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Bắc Quang
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 car hire from Phnom Penh to Bắc Quang
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Staying in Bắc Quang
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Common questions
How far is Bắc Quang from Phnom Penh?
1,214 km (755 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,482 km (921 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bắc Quang by car?
About 18 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bắc Quang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bắc Quang?
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.