Phnom Penh to George Town by train
George Town lies 849 km (528 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,036 km (644 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Phnom Penh | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Macallum station |
Clocks in George Town are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 12 h 13 min journey lands 13 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George Town
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Phnom Penh?
849 km (528 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,036 km (644 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to George Town by train?
About 12 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and George Town?
George Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in George Town?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.