Best Ways to Get to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh

Plane - The Fastest Way to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

If time is gold to you than with no doubt that flight is your best option. Traveling by plane can save you a lot of time when you want to visit as many destinations as possible in Cambodia with limited duration.

The flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (or vice versa) only takes from 45 to 60 minutes, including the procedure time at the airport. Having decided to travel by plane, it is a certain thing that this choice always costs the most expensive.

A one-way ticket is various from 50$ to 100$, but you can always find many tickets under 50$. For a better deal, you should ask travel agents and view ticket cost on the airline website first, it is worth to try. Book tickets in advance for days or weeks is recommended.

Trusted Cambodia airline is Cambodia Angkor Air; it is the nation proud and is the most expensive option. Other than this, you can take Cambodia Airways, Cambodia Bayon Airline. There are also some other foreign countries operate the flight. Flights are available many times in a day, so don’t worry about out of ticket and flight circumstances.

Bus - The Popular Choice among Tourists

Through the rustic countryside, where the cottages, wooden houses are built, endless rice paddle fields, the vast area of gardens and the slow rhythm of the indigenous have turned the 315 km long routes from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap into the pleasing drive. Taking the bus is not only the cheapest selection but also is the opportunity for westerners to have a glimpse of Cambodian culture and life.

Due to the famous of the two big cities, many companies have opened the commuting bus routes. Bus tickets are available at different prices, which is from 10$ to 15$ and can be booked online.

The whole journey takes 5 to 7 hours; they will stop once or twice for break time. Buses are available many times in a day, night bus is also on service. If you choose to take an overnight bus that means you will save one night at the hotel and have more time to explore the city. On the other hand, travel by bus in the daytime give you a chance to admire great view from the window, not to mention that it is safer than driving at night.

Notice, if you choose the cheap bus, which price is from 6$ to 8$, the condition and service are rather bad.

The trusted bus companies are Giant Ibis and Mekong Express, their bus service is thoughtful, and necessary facilities are fully equipped, the drivers drive safely. Available for seat bus and bed-lying bus; usually people would choose a bed-lying bus due to the comfort feature. Air-conditioner is provided, you will also receive a bottle of water and wifi, power outlets. Some buses also have toilet onboard.

• Mekong Express Shcedule: 7.00am, 8.30am, 12.30pm, 2.25pm, and 5.30pm.
• Giant Ibis Shcedule: 8.45am, 9.45am, 12.30pm, 11.00pm, and 11.30pm (night bus).

Minibus & Vans - Cheap and Fast Option Vehicles

Van and minibus are much smaller than the bus; hence they are significantly faster. Many passengers would prefer this option than others since they can both travel on land quickly and cheaply. Plus, it is an advantage point for travelers when going on a multi-cities vacation.

From Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and vice versa, it only takes 5.5 hours with one or two stops. Cost ranges from 9$ - 14$, plus, famous bus company means excellent bus condition provided.

Some popular bus companies picked by many passengers are Cambodia Post VIP Van, Larryta Express and Seila Angkor. They receive positive reviews by passengers of safe driving, comfort trips provided. The routes are available many times a day. You can book ticket online or buy it at the company agencies.

• Cambodia Post VIP Schedule: 7.00am, 8.00am, 9.30am, and 2.00pm.
• Larryta Express Schedule: 6.30am, 8.15am, 8.30am, 9.00am, 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.00pm, and 4.30pm.
• Seila Angkor Shcedule: 6.30am, 7.00am, 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 9.00am, 9.30am, 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.45pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm, 6.00pm, and 11.00pm (night bus).

Taxi - Best for Group Travel

Taxis might be the least chosen option because it is way too expensive compared to buses, but if you travel with friends or family, you can find a taxi offer privacy.

Notably, on the way, if there is anything that can catch your attention, all you need is to tell the driver to drop you down. Also, if lucky that your driver can speak English, you can ask him/her some exciting and good restaurants to enjoy Cambodia dishes. Otherwise, rural sites are relaxing to observe.

Taxi cost around 60$ - 85$, if you can share the fee with 3 or 4 more people, it isn’t such a bad decision after all. If you travel alone or with few people, you can choose to share the vehicle with strangers. In this way, the driver will try to fill the seats, and it might take a while before departing. The journey takes 5 – 6 hours to arrive, you can stop one or two times on the way to have meals and break.

There are many taxi companies in the city, so it is easy to catch one. Common taxi companies are Cambodia Private Taxi, Angkor Taxis, Oudong Express Taxi, Cambodia Taxi.

Transferring in developing countries is a little bit difficult and complicated, we hope with our post, you could find a little help when deciding which option to pick when moving from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.