How to go → KAMPOT to SIEM REAP? ☀️

1. Bus / Van to Siem Reap
2. Train + Bus to Siem Reap
3. Taxi / Car to Siem Reap
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From Kampot to Siem Reap you can get by bus, train + bus, taxi/car.

• • Travel distance from Kampot to Siem Reap is about 450 km by bus/train via Phnom Penh. There are 3popoular ways how you can travel to Siem Reap from Kampot. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Siem Reap is to travel by bus or minivan. There is also a train connection from Kampot to Phnom Penh and from Phnom Penh you can travel by bus/minivan to Siem Reap.
  • Travel by bus/minivan from Kampot to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh takes totally about 9-10 hours. Bus tickets to Siem Reap from Kampot cost about $22-25  and there are various minivans or tourist seat and sleeper buses. The last way how you can travel is to take a private taxi or car. Travel by private taxi to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh takes about 8.5-11 hours and it costs about $140-390 (vehicle). From Siem Reap you can travel to Laos – Don Det or to Battambang in Cambodia. You can book and buy tickets / car from Kampot to Siem Reap online

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• • Siem Reap is the starting point to visit Angkor Wat Temple Complex in Cambodia. It is one of the most visited places in Cambodia and is experiencing a hectic boom. Siem Reap is full of hotels, from budget guest houses to luxury hotels or private resorts. There are many cheap accommodation, in the center there is a popular area, e.g around Psha Leau and Psha Chaa. As everywhere in Cambodia, you will find colonial French-style buildings along with Chinese architecture mainly represented by pagodas.
  • Due to the great interest of tourists in nearby Angkor, the city continues to grow and adapts to tourism. There are various way how you can travel from Kampot to Siem Reap, by bus or train + bus, minivan or private taxi/car. Before you arrive to Siem Reap in Cambodia, you should also read this article: Weather in Siem Reap.

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How do you get from Kampot to Siem Reap?

1. BUS / VAN from Kampot to Siem Reap

The most used and cheap transport option from Kampot to Siem Reap is by bus, minivan or minibus. You can use different companies on this route, some you can use on the route to Phnom Penh and the whole other line from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. So you can also travel with a transfer in Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia.

However, some companies drive through the capital anyway. From Kampot you can already use companies such as Vibol Express, Giant Ibis or Virak Buntham, these are well-known companies in Cambodia. These companies on the route from Kampot to Siem Reap offer a variety of modern buses with seats, sleepers and minibuses, all with seats only.

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Buses can depart from various locations in Kampot and arrive at various locations in Siem Reap. You will see this information when searching for tickets and when booking, so check and read everything carefully.

The travel time by bus or minivan from Kampot to Siem Reap is approximately 9-10 hours, but it is good to expect that buses can sometimes be late. If you travel with a transfer in Phnom Penh, this transfer time is roughly the same.

A bus or minivan / minibus transfer from Kampot to Siem Reap will cost you between $22-25/pp. If you travel 2 routes, i.e. with a transfer in Phnom Penh, the price may differ slightly.

Bus tickets to Siem Reap from Kampot or with a transfer in Phnom Penh can be easily searched and purchased online. It is also recommended to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before departure. Also, always read the transfer conditions and ticket instructions and other additional information to avoid any complications.

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2. TRAIN + BUS from Kampot to Siem Reap (via Ph.Penh)

Another way to travel from Kampot to Siem Reap is by Royal Railway train and bus/minivan with a transfer in Phnom Penh. So this option has 2 steps, first a trip by train to Phnom Penh and then a trip by bus or minivan to Siem Reap. The total driving time of these 2 ways from Kampot to Siem Reap is approximately 11-13 hours, of course this time may vary slightly.

So the first step is to take the Royal Railway train from Kampot to Phnom Penh, which takes about 4 hours. In Cambodia, only the Royal Railway train with seats runs, and it is no different here. However, the big disadvantage is the fact that the train schedule is very limited and there is usually only 1 train a day.

Therefore, always search in advance on online platforms when the train leaves. A Royal Railway train transfer from Kampot to Phnom Penh costs around $8-10/pp, these prices may change slightly throughout the year. The train departs from Kampot Railway Station and arrives at Phnom Penh Railway Station, which is a short distance from the city center, see Cambodia Railway Map.

You can search and buy train tickets from Kampot to Phnom Penh online in advance, which is definitely a good option. Then arrive at the Kampot train station at least 30 minutes before the train departs. You can only go to Phnom Penh by train, but in the future a railway should be built and extended to Siem Reap. So from Phnom Penh you have to continue by bus or minivan (or by air).

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The second step is to travel by bus or minivan from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. And on this busy route, you can use many different companies that offer you modern buses or minivans for groups of travelers. The range of means of transport is wide and the bus timetables are long, everyone will surely choose their desired and suitable connection.

Bus travel time to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh is approximately 5-7 hours and tickets range from $8-18/pp. Modern and more comfortable minivans are usually rather more expensive than classic large buses with seats or sleeping beds. Again, buses can depart from various locations and stations in Phnom Penh and arrive at various locations in Siem Reap.

Bus tickets to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. Also look carefully for additional information and instructions on the bus transfer and tickets.

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3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Kampot to Siem Reap

The next and most convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option of transportation to Siem Reap from Kampot is a private car/taxi with a driver. There is nothing better than ordering a car to pick you up in Kampot where you want and take you to where you want in Siem Reap.

On this route, you can use the services of the companies SIMA Car and Glassflower, which will offer you modern classic smaller cars, SUVs and even larger minibuses and minivans for groups of travelers. Minivans can be advantageous for those who travel in a group of people at once, the fare can then be calculated by individual passengers.

Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Kampot to Siem Reap takes about 8.5-11 hours and the fare ranges from $140-390 (vehicle). Smaller cars are usually a cheaper transfer option, minivans and minibuses are usually a more expensive option, due to the transport of more people at once.

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If you would like to use a private transfer from Kampot to Siem Reap Airport, that too is possible with SIMA Car. You can search and book your private car with driver from Kampot to Siem Reap online in advance. It is also possible to travel in 2 steps, a private transfer to Phnom Penh and then another private transfer to Siem Reap.

It is always a journey through the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh. Also, read all transfer conditions carefully and follow all instructions of the company providing the car for booking. Transport by private car from Kampot to Siem Reap will not be suitable for low-cost travelers, due to the higher price of the transfer.

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Bus Schedule - Kampot to Siem Reap	Departs in Kampot	Arrival in Siem Reap	Bus Ticket
Vibol Express	08:15	17:30	From $24.00/pp
Vibol Express	17:00	03:00	From $22.00/pp
Giant Ibis	08:30	18:00	From $25.00/pp
Giant Ibis	19:00	04:30	From $25.00/pp
Virak Buntham	20:00	05:00	From $24.00/pp

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