Alor Setar to Phnom Penh by train
Phnom Penh lies 785 km (488 mi) north-east of Alor Setar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Cambodia rail, over roughly 958 km (595 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Alor Setar | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Cambodia |
| Population | 417,800 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
| Stations on record | Alor Setar railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Phnom Penh are 1 h behind Alor Setar right now, so a 11 h 17 min journey lands only 10 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phnom Penh
Crossing from Malaysia into Cambodia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Riels (KHR); traffic switches to the right; 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 trains from Alor Setar to 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 Alor Setar?
785 km (488 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Alor Setar; by road roughly 958 km (595 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Phnom Penh by train?
About 11 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alor Setar and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Phnom_Penh against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
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.