Driving from Phnom Penh to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 667 km (415 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 814 km (506 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phnom Penh | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.6 million | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book car hire from Phnom Penh to Surat Thani
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Phnom Penh?
667 km (415 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 814 km (506 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Surat Thani by car?
About 10 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Surat Thani?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
The Baht (THB).
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.