There are few ways to reach Phnom Penh from Siem Reap. Flight being the fasted but most expensive and the bus or van being the longest but the least expensive. Duration and cost for each method of transportation is listed below.
- Flight:
Duration: 45 mins
Cost: 368,600 Riel ~ $122 CAD - Bus:
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: 30,200 Riel ~ $10 CAD - Van:
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: 57,400 Riel ~ $19 CAD - Private Car:
Duration: 5 hours 30 mins
Cost: 172,200 Riel ~ $57 CAD
I opted in for the bus as I hate flights and van feels too cramped. Private car is great as well if you have other people traveling with you. That way you can split the cost as well as have the option to stop whenever and wherever you want for washroom or food along the way.
I took the Mey Hong bus and booked it through Bookaway.com. The bus was comfortable, they gave free water bottle and stopped for washroom and food break. I loved the road view from the bus and the ride was smooth. Make sure to arrive at the bus station in Siem Reap 0.5 hour prior to departure. The bus I booked was for 8.30am and left exactly at 8.30am. If you miss the bus, I guess you miss it.
Bus itinerary:
8am – at Siem Reap bus station, check in with the counter to collect your bus number and seat number
8.30am – bus departure
10am – bus stops for 10 mins for washroom break
11.30am – bus stops for 30 mins for food break
2.30pm – arrival at the Phnom Penh bus station
Happy Travels!