Types of Buses in Cambodia
Express Buses
Express buses are the most common buses found in Cambodia. They will generally have 45-55 seats in rows of four, with two on each side of the isle. The seats can often be a little worn out but will recline partially and be comfortable enough for any day trip in Cambodia. Taller passengers should be warned that the legroom can be a little cramped on many of the older buses. You can usually bring as much luggage with you as you would when flying and larger pieces can be stored below the bus.
Local Cambodians frequently travel on Express buses, especially during holiday and festival periods so they can sell out a few days prior to departure at these times. All Express buses should come with A/C (which may be far too strong) and make rest stops every few hours at prearranged. The food at these rest stops often leaves much to be desired but there will be plenty of prepackaged snacks and drinks to keep you going.
Van
Traveling in Cambodia by Van is often faster than by larger buses but what you make up for in time you lose in comfort. Vans likely either seat 12 or 15 passengers and it is very rare for one not to be full once you depart. Luggage space is limited and probable that at least one piece whatever you are bringing along will end up on your lap or at your feet.
The drivers on all buses, but especially vans may have a style of driving that would be by the standards of your home country, seem to be best described as ‘crazy’, ‘insane’ or ‘suicidal’. But rest assured that they are none of the above and they are behaving quite normally for this part of the world.
Buses in the Philippines
- When will I receive my ticket voucher?
- If the bus is cancelled, can I get a refund?
- How do I change the departure date and time?
- Can I board the bus with my ticket voucher?
- Are the bus tickets e-tickets?
- How are bus tickets delivered?
- Do I get free food, drinks, blankets? Are there stops on the way? Is there a toilet in the bus?
- I am traveling with children – how can I book bus tickets for them?
- I want to know how the seats in the bus look like
- Will my bus stop during the trip? How many stops will be on the way?
- Will the bus wait for me at a border crossing?
- My bus leaves from Southern Terminal? How do I get there?
- Will the bus depart on time?
- The aircon is too cold / did not work
- Why is there no WiFi on the bus? English movies?
- Will my bus arrive on time?
- How can I contact 12Go?
- How do I cancel my ticket?
- How do I change the trip date?
- Do I have to print out anything?
- What is 12Go?
- How much luggage can I bring with me?
- Is my seat guaranteed?
- Where can I print out the PDF vouchers in Thailand?
- How do I get to the boarding point?
- Are the online tickets more expensive?
- How many seats are left on the trip I want to take?
- Where our fees go to? Why do I need to pay the online booking fee?