How to go → PAKSE to SIEM REAP? ☀️

1. Bus to Siem Reap
2. Flights to Siem Reap
3. Taxi to Siem Reap
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From Pakse to Siem Reap you can travel by van/bus, plane or taxi.

• • Travel distance from Pakse to Siem Reap is about 530 km by road. Siem Reap has the international airport in the city, so you can travel by plane of Lao Airlines from Pakse – it is the best and fastest way how to reach Siem Reap. Siem Reap international airport is only about 5 km from the city centre (you can take tuk-tuk or taxi). But these direct flights are bit more expensive. The other cheap option is to travel by minivan or minibus, it takes about 9-13 hours to get to Siem Reap. Travel by minivan/bus from Pakse to Siem Reap costs about $45-60/pp.
  • The last way how you can go to Siem Reap is to book a private car with a driver. There is no railway from Pakse to Siem Reap in Cambodia, so you can not travel by train, you have to travel by bus/minivan or plane. It is also possible to travel via Don Det in southern Laos. You can take a bus from Pakse to Don Det and another bus from Don Det to Siem Reap. You can book bus e-tickets + flights from Pakse to Siem Reap online.

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Siem Reap offers an amazing history of Angkor Wat Temple Complex.

• • A lot of travelers and tourists go from Laos to Cambodia and via Pakse or Don Det in southern Laos. One of this top travel route is from Pakse to Siem Reap. Siem Reap and especially Angkor Wat Temple Complex in this city is one of the most visited places in Cambodia. Angkor Wat Temple is written in UNESCO World heritage site and this temple and the nearby ruins are visited thousands of visitors almost every day.
  • But Siem Reap is not only the Ankor Wat Temple. There are many other interesting sites around the Siem Reap city. From Siem Reap you can travel by tourist bus, private taxi/car or plane (direct flight) to Phnom Penh or by bus or car to Battambang, but you can also travel by tourist bus or plane to Bangkok. Read the instructions how you can reach Siem Reap in Cambodia from Pakse in Laos below and search for tickets or cars online in advance.

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How do I get from Pakse to Siem Reap?

1. BUS (Minivan) from Pakse to Siem Reap

The most used and cheapest land transfer option from Pakse, Laos to Siem Reap, Cambodia is by minibus / minivan. Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Sarah Transport, Soutchai Travel, SRL Transport and Green Paradise offer this option on this longer route between Pakse and Siem Reap. Most of these private transport companies offer small minibuses or minivans, mostly with reclining seats for a limited number of passengers.

These minibuses can leave from various stops in Pakse or even directly from hotels, and they also arrive at various places or hotels in Siem Reap. You will always see this information about departures and arrivals when searching for tickets online, so read everything carefully. The minibus travel time from Pakse to Siem Reap is approximately 9-13 hours, however this time may vary slightly.

It depends on the traffic situation and also be aware that buses in both Laos and Cambodia may be delayed on departure and therefore also on arrival. The journey with these minibuses can sometimes be divided into 2 routes. E.g. first you will take one minibus to, for example, the border crossing between Laos and Thailand, and then you will be transferred to another minibus going to Siem Reap.

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Transfer by minibus or minivan from Pakse to Siem Reap costs between $45-60/pp, these prices may vary slightly during the year. Bus tickets to Siem Reap from Pakse are easy to find and buy online in advance. When booking tickets, always read all additional information and transfer instructions and follow the instructions of the transport company.

It is also advisable to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the departure of the minibus. Most companies also accept e-tickets on a mobile phone, so it is not necessary to print the purchased tickets, but the current recommendation when booking always applies.

2. FLIGHTS from Pakse to Siem Reap

The fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive transport option from Pakse to Siem Reap is a direct flight. However, the downside is that these flights are very limited and there may only be a few such flights in operation during the week. These flights are operated from Pakse International Airport to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, which is approximately 45 km from the city center.

Pakse Airport is approximately 5 km from the city center and is easily accessible by e.g. private taxi. Direct flights between Pakse and Siem Reap will be offered by the largest Lao airline – Lao Airlines. A direct flight from Pakse to Siem Reap takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, if you include the wait before departure, this transport option can take about 4 hours in total.

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However, you also need to factor in the transfer to and from the airport. This means that you can save approximately 5 hours compared to the fastest minibus option. A direct flight from Pakse to Siem Reap in Cambodia is in the range of $100-150/pp, flight prices are never fixed and can change during the seasons. You can search and book flights to Siem Reap from Pakse online even in advance.

Due to the limited flight schedule, it is definitely advisable to search for flights more in advance. Air transfer is probably the best transport option between Pakse and Siem Reap, but the disadvantage is the limited number of these flights and the higher prices. This option is therefore not suitable for you, if you travel in a low-cost style and have a more limited budget for your travel, then you should rather use a minibus transfer.

3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Pakse to Siem Reap

Another land transfer option from Pakse to Siem Reap is a transfer by private car/taxi with driver. This transport option will be offered to you on this route by SRL Transport, which offers a comfortable SUV for 4 people or a minivan for up to 8 people on this route. In addition to private cars, this company also offers small minibuses or minivans at a standard lower fare for individuals.

A private transfer from Pakse to Siem Reap is the most expensive transport option and car prices range from $440-480/car, depending on the type of vehicle. An SUV is a cheaper option than a larger minivan. However, you can then calculate the fare per individual person. The advantage of a private transfer is the possibility to choose your departure point in Pakse, e.g. from your hotel and arrival point in Siem Reap.

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Driving time by private car with driver from Pakse to Siem Reap is approximately 9 hours, however this time may vary slightly depending on your travel route. You can search, view and book your private car with driver from Pakse to Siem Reap online in advance. An e-ticket in a mobile phone is also accepted, it is not necessary to print out the travel confirmation, but the current information about the transfer at the time of booking always applies.

Transport by private car to Siem Reap is not a suitable transport option for low-cost travelers in terms of high price. However, if you are traveling in a group of travelers and have a higher budget for your travel, you can try this option.

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