Driving from Phnom Penh to Thủ Đức
Thủ Đức lies 217 km (135 mi) east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 265 km (165 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Thủ Đức | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 524,670 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Thủ Đức
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 Thủ Đức
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Staying in Thủ Đức
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Thủ Đức. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 90 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Thủ Đức
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Common questions
How far is Thủ Đức from Phnom Penh?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Thủ Đức by car?
About 3 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Thủ Đức?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thủ Đức?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thủ Đức?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Thủ Đức, 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.