Driving from Phnom Penh to Bangkok
Bangkok lies 537 km (334 mi) north-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 656 km (407 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Bangkok
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.
Where to book car hire from Phnom Penh to Bangkok
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Staying in Bangkok
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Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Phnom Penh?
537 km (334 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 656 km (407 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bangkok by car?
About 8 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bangkok?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bangkok?
The Baht (THB).
Where can I stay in Bangkok?
Our booking partner lists 3,590+ places to stay in Bangkok, bookable on this site.
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.