Driving from Phnom Penh to Thái Nguyên
Thái Nguyên lies 1,120 km (696 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 1,366 km (849 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phnom Penh | Thái Nguyên | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 420,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Thái Nguyên
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 car hire from Phnom Penh to Thái Nguyên
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Staying in Thái Nguyên
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Thái Nguyên. Of the 30 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 707 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thái Nguyên from Phnom Penh?
1,120 km (696 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,366 km (849 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Thái Nguyên by car?
About 17 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Thái Nguyên?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thái Nguyên?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thái Nguyên?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Thái Nguyên, 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.