Phnom Penh to Kuala Krai by bus
Kuala Krai lies 734 km (456 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 896 km (557 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Kuala Krai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 105,007 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Kuala Krai are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 13 h 25 min journey lands 14 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Krai
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 Kuala Krai from Phnom Penh?
734 km (456 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 896 km (557 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Kuala Krai by bus?
About 13 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Kuala Krai?
Kuala Krai is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Kuala Krai?
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.