Phnom Penh to Miri by bus
Miri lies 1,277 km (794 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,558 km (968 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 300,543 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Miri are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 23 h 10 min journey lands 24 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Miri
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.
Where to book buses from Phnom Penh to Miri
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Staying in Miri
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Phnom Penh?
1,277 km (794 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,558 km (968 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Miri by bus?
About 23 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 Miri?
Miri is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Miri?
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.