Day trip from Cờ Đỏ to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh lies 173 km (107 mi) north of Cờ Đỏ, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 173 km (107 mi) apart, Phnom Penh is a realistic day trip from Cờ Đỏ: about 2 h 49 min each way by road.
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| Cờ Đỏ | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Cambodia |
| Population | 116,576 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+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
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Phnom Penh from Cờ Đỏ?
173 km (107 mi) in a straight line, north of Cờ Đỏ; by road roughly 211 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cờ Đỏ to Phnom Penh by road?
About 2 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cờ Đỏ 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.