How to travel to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh

Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are the famous destinations with many beautiful places and exciting activities. Almost tourists coming to Cambodia want to visit both of them. So, how to travel between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh? There are some easy ways to go such as plane, boat, taxi, bus and mini-bus. They could fit every budget but some are nicer than others.

Plane

Always, traveling by airplane is the most convenient and fastest way to reach Siem Reap from Phnom Penh. If you are tight with time, you could choose this option. Currently there are three different airlines offering daily flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.
Cambodia Angkor Air is the national carrier and the most expensive option. It costs you about $100 for one way flight. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Bassaka Air are two new airlines flying from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. They operate once daily with prices as low as $40 return. Occasionally travel agents can get better deals, so it’s worth asking.

Boat

If you are traveling between July – March you can look into the option of getting from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by boat. During the dry season, boats usually do not run because of the low level water.
Boats depart Phnom Penh daily at 7a.m. Tickets are $25-$35 for the 251km journey that last around 4-6 hours.  Although boats are probably not as safe as other transportations, traveling by boat will be a unique experience. You have a chance to watch many colorful floating villages and the countryside go by.

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Taxi or Van Taxi

Choosing to make the journey by taxi is another choice which takes you about 5-6 hours. It costs from $65 to $100. Private taxis are almost Toyota Camrys and can fit 4 passengers. The trunks are not huge, so it is going to be a tight squeeze if you have a lot of luggage.
Van Taxis (can carry up to 15 passengers) are more suitable for families or those with more baggage. The vans are usually new and clean, but ask to make sure the one you hire has seat belts. They cost around $100 – $180.
Private taxis and van taxis can reserved in advance online or hired through any hotel or travel agent. Do make sure you arrange a set price before you hop into your taxi.

Bus

The bus is probably the cheapest way to travel in Cambodia. However, finding a good, reliable company is not easy. The most popular and reliable bus companies are Giant Ibis and Mekong Express. Their buses are comfortable with air-condition, reclining seats. Tickets between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh will sell at around $15. You can book bus tickets and select your seat online in advance. The journey will take around 5.5-7 hours to reach Siem Reap from Phnom Penh.