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How to Get From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Best Way

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

How to Get From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Best Way – You can go by bus, van, ferry and taxi.

What Is The Distance From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?

The distance from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is 320 kilometers. Click here to book online Cambodia activities and day trips

What Is The Best Way From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?

The best way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is by wan for $10-14 USD you can book online and it will take 5 hours.

What Is The Cheapest Way 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 and it will take around 6 hours.

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How To Get To Phnom Penh

By Bus From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (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.

By Plane From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (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.

By Van From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (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!

By Taxi From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

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 on a sunny day.

What do in Phnom Penh

Visit Killing Fields

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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.

VISIT ROYAL PALACE AND SILVER PAGODA

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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.

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