Phnom Penh to Ban Samae Dam by bus
Ban Samae Dam lies 541 km (336 mi) north-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 660 km (410 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Ban Samae Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 125,133 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Ban Samae Dam
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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Common questions
How far is Ban Samae Dam from Phnom Penh?
541 km (336 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 660 km (410 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Ban Samae Dam by bus?
About 9 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Ban Samae Dam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ban Samae Dam?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.