Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Travelling between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is possible by Bus and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 178.40 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.91.

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 6 hours to travel between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h to reach Siem Reap.

Travelling between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap can be as cheap as USD 12.91 if you opt for a Giant Ibis Transport bus and as expensive as USD 178.40 if you buy a Glassflower taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap starting from 10:05 Siem Reap Airport until 10:05 Siem Reap Airport
• 1 from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap starting from 07:00 Siem Reap Virak Buntham until 23:30 Siem Riap Giant Ibis

1 from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap starting from 00:00 Siem Reap any hotel until 00:00 Siem Reap any hotel

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 90.24.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Cambodia Angkor Air

Bus

Travelling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Giant Ibis Transport, Virak Buntham Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Glassflower

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus