Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Bus Tickets

Estimated Trip Duration is 7.0 hour(s)
Please note that buses from Phnom Penh depart from the bus company's office. Most of the offices are located within 5km radius from the Central Market.

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Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Bus Guide

Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Siem Reap has many attractions like Angkor National Museum and Angkor Wat. Bus is the budget and preferred form of transportation to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It offers a sight of Cambodian country life, such as the paddy fields, traditional wooden huts, and water buffalo at the side of the road, and also sightseeing famous places like Angkor Wat.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Duration and Bus Fare

The duration for a bus trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap takes about 6 hours, travelling a road distance of approximately 314 kilometres. Bus fare for bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is in the region of USD 13-15 depending on the bus company.

Operators and Schedule for Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Mekong Express is one of the most reliable and famous bus operators to offer bus services from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On top of having excellent service, they also offer additional service by having complimentary snacks and WiFi on board. Mekong Express has 4 departures daily at 7.30AM, 8.30AM, 12.30PM and 2.25PM.

Another famous bus operator to offer buses from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is Giant Ibis Transport. Giant Ibis Transport is a reputable bus company with great services such as spacious legroom, air-conditioning system, on-board WiFi, and complimentary drinks and snacks, and also seat belts. So, make sure to wear seat belts during any travel for a safe journey.

Besides Mekong Express and Giant Ibis Transport, there are other operators too. Larryta Express also offers van service for this route. There are 15 seats with seat belts in Larryta Express van available for booking and 13 different departure time to choose from.

Meanwhile, PSD Express is a new emerging bus company that offers luxury bus with WiFi on-board. PSD Express also receives many compliments for their first-rate service.

Besides bus, minibus is other alternative option to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Minibus is generally faster and cheaper such as Thero Express. Minibus takes just 5.5 hours to arrive at Siem Reap with the cost of USD11. Thero Express is one of the minibus operators providing 4 departures daily at 08:00, 09:00, 14:30 and 16:00. Thero Express also offers return trips from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh at the same departure times.

Other minibuses include Seila Angkor and Bayon VIP. Seila Angkor is well-known among locals and takes about 5.5 hours to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Seila Angkor has toilet stops along the way. Meanwhile, Bayon VIP is another minibus company offering travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Bayon VIP provides WiFi, and also travels in about 5.5 hours.

Note for Departure Point and Arrival Point

Phnom Penh does not have a centralised bus station. Usually buses leave from their own shop unit or bus station. Mekong Express coaches leave from the station at Mekong Express office in Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh.

Most buses arriving in Siem Reap terminate at Siem Reap bus station, which is 3 km east of town. Passengers need to take tuk tuk to get to the hotel in the town area. Tuk tuk is an automated rickshaw, and tuk tuk is suitable for sightseeing. However, some of the buses will drop-off the passengers at the bus company offices. Please make sure you check your drop-off point when you make your booking. Most buses also provide return trip from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by Flight

Flight is more expensive but if travellers choose to travel by flight, one of the options is Cambodia Angkor Air. Cambodia Angkor Air is government-owned and its main hub is in Phnom Penh. Travelers can take the flight for Phnom Penh to Siem Reap at Phnom Penh International Airport. They can also take a return trip from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh with Cambodia Angkor Air.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by Speedboat

Speedboat does run between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap during their wet season in July and March. It is nice and fun to travel by speedboat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. In fact, it can be one of the highlights in your Cambodia trip because the speedboat journey offers glimpse of Cambodian rural life on the river. Speedboat ticket cost is USD35. Kindly note that the speedboat may not meet international safety standards and is notorious for break down fairly regularly resulting in cancellation.