Day trip from Phnom Penh to Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ lies 195 km (121 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 195 km (121 mi) apart, Cần Thơ is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 3 h 10 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Cần Thơ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cần Thơ
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 tours and tickets in Cần Thơ
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Staying in Cần Thơ
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 29,809 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cần Thơ
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Common questions
How far is Cần Thơ from Phnom Penh?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cần Thơ by road?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Cần Thơ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cần Thơ?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Cần Thơ?
Our booking partner lists 338 places to stay in Can Tho, 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.