Phnom Penh to Thuận An by train
Thuận An lies 209 km (130 mi) east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Vietnam rail, over roughly 254 km (158 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Phnom Penh | Thuận An | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 588,616 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Thuận An
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 trains from Phnom Penh to Thuận An
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Staying in Thuận An
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An. Of the 28 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (12). Guests have left 450 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Thuận An
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Common questions
How far is Thuận An from Phnom Penh?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 254 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Thuận An by train?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Thuận An?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thuận An?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thuận An?
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Thuan An, 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.