Phnom Penh to Petaling Jaya by train
Petaling Jaya lies 1,008 km (627 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 30 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,230 km (764 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station |
Clocks in Petaling Jaya are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 14 h 30 min journey lands 15 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Petaling Jaya
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 trains from Phnom Penh to Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Phnom Penh?
1,008 km (627 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,230 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Petaling Jaya by train?
About 14 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Petaling Jaya?
Petaling Jaya is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Petaling Jaya?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, 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.