Driving from Phnom Penh to Yên Bái
Yên Bái lies 1,130 km (702 mi) north of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 1,378 km (856 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Yên Bái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 100,631 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Yên Bái
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.
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Staying in Yên Bái
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Common questions
How far is Yên Bái from Phnom Penh?
1,130 km (702 mi) in a straight line, north of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,378 km (856 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Yên Bái by car?
About 17 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Yên Bái?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Yên Bái?
The Dong (VND).
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.