Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá by bus
Rạch Giá lies 173 km (108 mi) south of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 211 km (131 mi) of road.
| Phnom Penh | Rạch Giá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 459,860 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Rạch Giá
Crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam: money changes from the Riels to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book buses from Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá
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Staying in Rạch Giá
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (15). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,506 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rạch Giá
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Common questions
How far is Rạch Giá from Phnom Penh?
173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 211 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Rạch Giá by bus?
About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Rạch Giá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rạch Giá?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Rạch Giá?
Our booking partner lists 57 places to stay in Rach Gia, 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.