Day trip from Phnom Penh to Battambang
Battambang lies 253 km (157 mi) north-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 253 km (157 mi) apart, Battambang is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 4 h 7 min each way by road.
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| Phnom Penh | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Cambodia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 119,251 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
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Staying in Battambang
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Common questions
How far is Battambang from Phnom Penh?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 309 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Battambang by road?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Battambang?
No, both are on Asia/Phnom_Penh at the moment.
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.