Day trip from Phnom Penh to Cờ Đỏ
Cờ Đỏ lies 173 km (107 mi) south of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 173 km (107 mi) apart, Cờ Đỏ is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 2 h 49 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Cờ Đỏ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 116,576 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cờ Đỏ
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 Cờ Đỏ
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Staying in Cờ Đỏ
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Common questions
How far is Cờ Đỏ from Phnom Penh?
173 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 211 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cờ Đỏ by road?
About 2 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Cờ Đỏ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cờ Đỏ?
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.