Day trip from Phnom Penh to Chơn Thành
Chơn Thành lies 188 km (117 mi) east of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Chơn Thành is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 3 h 3 min each way by road.
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| Phnom Penh | Chơn Thành | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 121,083 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Chơn Thành
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 Chơn Thành
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Staying in Chơn Thành
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Common questions
How far is Chơn Thành from Phnom Penh?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, east of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 229 km (142 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Chơn Thành by road?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Chơn Thành?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chơn Thành?
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.