Driving from Phnom Penh to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai lies 1,025 km (637 mi) north-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 1,250 km (777 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phnom Penh | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 127,240 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Chiang Mai
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book car hire from Phnom Penh to Chiang Mai
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Staying in Chiang Mai
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Common questions
How far is Chiang Mai from Phnom Penh?
1,025 km (637 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,250 km (777 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Mai by car?
About 15 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Chiang Mai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiang Mai?
The Baht (THB).
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.