Day trip from Phnom Penh to Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc lies 181 km (113 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (113 mi) apart, Phu Quoc is a realistic day trip from Phnom Penh: about 2 h 57 min each way by road.
| Phnom Penh | Phu Quoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Vietnam |
| Population | 1.6 million | 294,419 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
What changes when you arrive in Phu Quoc
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 Phu Quoc
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Staying in Phu Quoc
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Common questions
How far is Phu Quoc from Phnom Penh?
181 km (113 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 221 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Phu Quoc by road?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Phu Quoc?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Phu Quoc?
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.