Phnom Penh to Kota Kuala Muda by bus
Kota Kuala Muda lies 831 km (516 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,014 km (630 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Kota Kuala Muda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 544,984 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Kota Kuala Muda are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 15 h 10 min journey lands 16 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Kuala Muda
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 Kota Kuala Muda from Phnom Penh?
831 km (516 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,014 km (630 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Kota Kuala Muda by bus?
About 15 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Kota Kuala Muda?
Kota Kuala Muda is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Kota Kuala Muda?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.