Phnom Penh to Sungai Buloh by train
Sungai Buloh lies 1,000 km (621 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 22 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,220 km (758 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Phnom Penh | Sungai Buloh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 222,858 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Sungai Buloh station |
Clocks in Sungai Buloh are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 14 h 22 min journey lands 15 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sungai Buloh
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 Sungai Buloh from Phnom Penh?
1,000 km (621 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,220 km (758 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Sungai Buloh by train?
About 14 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 Sungai Buloh?
Sungai Buloh is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Sungai Buloh?
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.