Phnom Penh to Bukit Mertajam by train
Bukit Mertajam lies 845 km (525 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,031 km (641 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Phnom Penh | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bukit Mertajam railway station |
Clocks in Bukit Mertajam are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 12 h 9 min journey lands 13 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Mertajam
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Phnom Penh?
845 km (525 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,031 km (641 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bukit Mertajam by train?
About 12 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Bukit Mertajam?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.