Phnom Penh to Paya Terubong by bus
Paya Terubong lies 856 km (532 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,045 km (649 mi) of road.
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| Phnom Penh | Paya Terubong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 226,712 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Paya Terubong are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 15 h 37 min journey lands 16 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paya Terubong
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 Paya Terubong from Phnom Penh?
856 km (532 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,045 km (649 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Paya Terubong by bus?
About 15 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Paya Terubong?
Paya Terubong is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Paya Terubong?
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.