Shipping from Hanoi to Phnom Penh: Trucking, Customs & Door-to-Door Delivery
Moving goods from northern Vietnam's factories to Phnom Penh — choosing between speed and cost over nearly 2,000 km.
Route at a glance
| Road distance | About 1,900–2,000 km |
|---|---|
| Options | Through-truck, or coastal/rail to HCMC + truck |
| Door-to-door time | About 4–8 days depending on option |
| Pickup | Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen… |
How cargo travels from Hanoi to Phnom Penh
Option 1: a truck runs the full length of Vietnam on the North–South axis to Moc Bai — fastest for urgent cargo. Option 2: domestic coastal shipping or rail from the north to Ho Chi Minh City, then trucking to Phnom Penh — usually cheaper for full containers.
What does shipping to Phnom Penh cost?
Prices depend on truck size, full or shared load, cargo type and who pays Cambodian taxes. A door-to-door quote normally covers:
- Pickup and line-haul trucking
- Customs clearance on both sides
- Border gate and handling fees
- Import duties and VAT (if DDP)
Read the full breakdown: trucking cost explained.
Cargo we commonly move on this route
Things to know about this route
- Export clearance can be done in the north or in the south — we advise based on your documents.
- For high-value electronics, through-trucking with sealed trucks reduces handling.
- Combining northern pickups with southern consolidation can lower cost.
How it works
- Send cargo details and addresses — receive an itemised quote
- We check invoice, packing list, HS codes, Form D and permits
- Pickup and Vietnamese export (or import) clearance
- Border crossing and clearance on the other side
- Delivery with photos and proof of delivery
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way from Hanoi to Phnom Penh?
A dedicated truck along the North–South highway to Moc Bai, typically around 4–5 days door-to-door.
What is the cheapest way?
For full containers, domestic sea or rail to Ho Chi Minh City plus trucking is usually cheaper.
Where is export clearance done?
It depends on the routing and your company's customs set-up; we advise case by case.
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Send us your route and cargo details — we reply with a clear, all-in quote, usually within one working day.