Phnom Penh to Cheras by train
Cheras lies 1,004 km (624 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Cambodia and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,224 km (761 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Phnom Penh | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Batu 11 Cheras MRT station |
Clocks in Cheras are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 14 h 26 min journey lands 15 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cheras
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Phnom Penh to Cheras
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Phnom Penh?
1,004 km (624 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 1,224 km (761 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Cheras by train?
About 14 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Cheras?
Cheras is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Cheras?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.