Battambang to Bangkok by train
Bangkok lies 301 km (187 mi) west of Battambang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Thailand rail, over roughly 367 km (228 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Battambang | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Thailand |
| Population | 119,251 | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Battambang railway station | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Bangkok
Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand: money changes from the Riels to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book trains from Battambang to Bangkok
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Staying in Bangkok
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Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Battambang?
301 km (187 mi) in a straight line, west of Battambang; by road roughly 367 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Battambang to Bangkok by train?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Battambang and Bangkok?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bangkok?
The Baht (THB).
Where can I stay in Bangkok?
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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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.