Day trip from Phnom Penh to Cao Lãnh
Cao Lãnh lies 145 km (90 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Cao Lãnh is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 2 h 22 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Cao Lãnh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 211,912 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cao Lãnh
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 Cao Lãnh
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Staying in Cao Lãnh
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Common questions
How far is Cao Lãnh from Phnom Penh?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cao Lãnh by road?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Cao Lãnh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cao Lãnh?
The Dong (VND).
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.