Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City by bus
Ho Chi Minh City lies 204 km (127 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 249 km (155 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 14 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
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 buses from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (331), and 72 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 389,686 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Phnom Penh?
204 km (127 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 249 km (155 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City by bus?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ho Chi Minh City?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, bookable on this site.
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.