Phnom Penh to Hat Yai by bus
Hat Yai lies 703 km (437 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 857 km (533 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
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 buses from Phnom Penh to Hat Yai
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Staying in Hat Yai
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Phnom Penh?
703 km (437 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 857 km (533 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Hat Yai by bus?
About 12 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Hat Yai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
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.