How to Get From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Bus And Ferry – All Possible Ways

Last updated on December 16th, 2022 at 09:32 pm

We will write how to get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by bus, van, ferry and taxi. The distance from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is 320 kilometers. Click here to book online Cambodia activities and day trips

The best way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by wan for $10-14 USD. The van travel time from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is 5 hours. Book online your van from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh!

The cheapest way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by bus for $8 USD and you can book online. The bus travel time from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is around 6 hours.

If you love cities Phnom Penh will be a good place to discover. Read here Cambodia travel tips, how to get from Phnom Penh airport to city and Siem Reap airport to city center.

SIM CARD AT SIEM REAP AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Siem Reap airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Siem Reap. Best sim card in Cambodia and best Cambodia eSim

You can find the cheapest Cambodia eSim with Airalo Cambodia eSim prepaid for $4 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $9 USD with 3 GB data and for $13 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days. 

WHERE TO STAY IN PHNOM PENH

There are may available cheap accommodation in the country. Hostels price starts at $5-6 USD a night per dorm and $10-15 USD for a room. Cambodia is one of the cheapest countries in Asia for accommodation.

Book your accommodations in Cambodia through Agoda or Booking

BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE

You can read Heymondo Vs Safetwing cheapest travel Insurance. You can get for $135 USD your Heymondo Travel Insurance with Heymondo discount code valid for 90 days. Read our full Heymondo Travel Insurance Review

You can get Safetywing Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads valid for 28 days Safetywing for $50 USD per month with kids until 10 years old included

How To Get To Phnom Penh

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Bus (Cheapest Way And Most Popular)

The cheapest way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by bus for $8 USD and you can book online. The travel time from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is around 6 hours bus journey depending on the traffic from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.

By night bus is the most popular way between travelers. If you travel at night by bus you will be able to save accommodation. But if you prefer enjoying the landscape better during the daytime.

The night bus is leaving at 11 pm from Siem Reap and gets to Phnom Penh at 5 am. The night bus fare from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is $10 USD and you can book online.

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Plane (Fastest Way)

The fastest way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by plane and it will take less than an hour to get there. Prices of the flights are starting from $50-100 USD one way.

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Van (Best Way)

The best way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by wan a great option if you are on a budget. The prices are around $10-14 USD and it takes around 5 hours. We recommend the bus because is more comfortable but the vans are faster. Book online your van from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh!

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Taxi

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by Taxi is a comfortable option it will take 5 hours. Prices are around $75 USD and this option can be great if you are traveling in a group (you can travel with 4 people and the price can be less than $20 USD each) or with so much luggage.

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh By Ferry

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by ferry takes around 4-6 hours and prices are $20-25 USD. It’s perfect for enjoying the views in Cambodia if you like this kind of trip.

The ferries are leaving from Siem Reap at Phnom Krom Port which is 20 minutes far from city center for $5 USD by tuk tuk.

In Phnom Penh the ferry is getting at Sisowath Quay close to city center. You can get a tuk tuk for $2 USD to get your accommodation if you are bringing so much luggage if not you can go walking distance 5-10 minutes.

More Ways From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

If you like the adventure you can rent a motorbike and drive the whole way. The roads aren’t the best but can be a great option if you are packing light. You can also try hitchhiking as I did a few years ago.

Best Way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

The best way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by wan for $10-14 USD and 5 hours. Book online your van from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh!

If you go on a budget the cheapest way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by bus for $8 USD and night bus for $10 USD you can book online and around 6 hours.

If you wish more comfort taxi and private transfers will be your option. If you go by ferry will not be cheap but you will have an amazing experience in a sunny day.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PHNOM PENH

You will find 2 types of weather in Phnom Penh: wet and dry seasons. The wet season starts in May and until October. And the dry season starts from October until early May. November to February should be the best time to visit Phnom Penh.

Click here if you want to know more about the weather in Phnom Penh!

What do in Phnom Penh

Visit Killing Fields

Killing Fields is an opportunity to learn more about Cambodian history. More than a million people were killed and buried there during the Khmer Rouge time.

Killing Fields are 10-12 kilometers far from city center. You can go by moto taxi, bicycle or tuk tuk. The killing fields entrance fee is $5 USD.

CAMBODIAN MASSAGE

You can have a Cambodian massage for $5-7 USD. It’s great to have them after walking around when it’s so warm in the city.

EATING LOCAL FOOD

Eating soups, rice with vegetables, and local fruits and prices were starting at $2-3 USD in a local restaurant with cold ice tea included in the price.

VISIT ROYAL PALACE AND SILVER PAGODA

It´s huge and a great place to walk around. It’s the best place to understand Cambodian history. It’s cheerful in the weekends. You can also visit the Silver Pagoda and Emerald Buddha which are free of charge. Royal Palace entrance fee for the palaces costs $7 USD.

SUNSET AT MEKONG RIVER

The Mekong River is the 12th longest river in the world and the 7th longest in Asia, and it flows through six countries – China, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. A magical sunset in the Mekong River is a must to do.