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Bạc Liêu → Phnom Penh

Day trip from Bạc Liêu to Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh lies 267 km (166 mi) north of Bạc Liêu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Phnom Penh is a realistic day trip from Bạc Liêu: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.

Bạc LiêuPhnom Penh

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The two ends, side by side
Bạc LiêuPhnom Penh
CountryVietnamCambodia
Population156,1101.6 million
Elevation5 m (16 ft)20 m (66 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh)UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh)

What changes when you arrive in Phnom Penh

Crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia: money changes from the Dong to the Riels (KHR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +855; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.

Where to book tours and tickets in Phnom Penh

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Phnom Penh

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh. Of the 579 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (255), and 24 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,280 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Phnom Penh

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Phnom Penh from Bạc Liêu?

267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north of Bạc Liêu; by road roughly 326 km (203 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bạc Liêu to Phnom Penh by road?

About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bạc Liêu and Phnom Penh?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Phnom Penh?

The Riels (KHR).

Where can I stay in Phnom Penh?

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh, 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.