Day trip from Phnom Penh to Cai Lậy
Cai Lậy lies 184 km (114 mi) south-east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 184 km (114 mi) apart, Cai Lậy is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 3 h each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Cai Lậy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 143,050 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Cai Lậy
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 Cai Lậy
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Staying in Cai Lậy
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Common questions
How far is Cai Lậy from Phnom Penh?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 225 km (140 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cai Lậy by road?
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 Cai Lậy?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cai Lậy?
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.