Day trip from Phnom Penh to Bến Tre
Bến Tre lies 217 km (135 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Bến Tre is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 3 h 32 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Bến Tre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 124,449 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Bến Tre
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 tours and tickets in Bến Tre
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Staying in Bến Tre
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Common questions
How far is Bến Tre from Phnom Penh?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Bến Tre by road?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Bến Tre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bến Tre?
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.