Phnom Penh to Buôn Ma Thuột by bus
Buôn Ma Thuột lies 361 km (224 mi) east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 440 km (274 mi) of road.
Open Buôn Ma Thuột in Google Maps
| Phnom Penh | Buôn Ma Thuột | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 434,256 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Buôn Ma Thuột
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 buses from Phnom Penh to Buôn Ma Thuột
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Buôn Ma Thuột
Our booking partner lists 115 places to stay in Buon Ma Thuot. Of the 61 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 3 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 2,927 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Buôn Ma Thuột
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Buôn Ma Thuột from Phnom Penh?
361 km (224 mi) in a straight line, east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 440 km (274 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Buôn Ma Thuột by bus?
About 6 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Buôn Ma Thuột?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buôn Ma Thuột?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Buôn Ma Thuột?
Our booking partner lists 115 places to stay in Buon Ma Thuot, 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.