1. Bus/Van to Mondulkiri
2. Taxi/Car to Mondulkiri
3. FAQ + Travel Tips
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From Siem Reap to Mondulkiri you can travel by bus/van or taxi/car.
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri in Cambodia is about 515 km by land. There are 3 options how you can travel to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap: travel by bus/minivan, private car or taxi or travel by plane + bus via Phnom Penh. The most popular and cheap option how you can go to Mondulkiri is to travel by minibus, van. Transfer by minivan / minibus from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri takes about 8.5-11.5 hours and it costs about $18-25/pp. There is no railway between Siem Reap and Mondulkiri, travel by train is not possible.
- Mondulkiri has no airport, so it is also not possible to travel by plane. Another option how you can get to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap is to book a private car/taxi. Private taxi / car is the most expensive option of transfer, travel time is about 8-9.5 hours and it costs about $280-360/car. You can search and book your private modern car to Mondulkiri online. The last way how you can get to Mondulkiri is to travel by plane + bus via Phnom Penh. But this option is a good idea only if you want to visit Phnom Penh. There is a direct flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and from Phnom Penh to Mondulkiri you can travel by tourist bus / minivan or private car.
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- Read the instructions how you can reach Mondulkiri from Siem Reap below in this article. You can also book and buy tickets or car to Mondulkiri easily online. From Siem Reap you can also travel to Battambang by tourist bus, minivan, car or boat via Tonle Sap Lake. It is also possible go to Kampot via Phnom Penh, by bus, bus + train or private car.
| Transfer Mode – Siem Reap to Mondulkiri: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus / Minivan | 8.5-11.5 hours | $18-25/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 8-9.5 hours | $280-360/car |
| Plane + Bus (via Phnom Penh) | 9-11 hours | N/A |
How do I get from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
1. BUS / MINIVAN from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri
The most popular and cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri in Cambodia is by bus, preferably a smaller minivan or minibus. You can use Rithya Mondulkiri Express and Virak Buntham Express private bus companies on this route between Siem Reap and Mondulkiri.
These companies will offer you classic larger buses or smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers. Transportation by bus or minivan / minibus to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap in Cambodia takes approximately 8.5-11.5 hours, but it is advisable to take this time with a margin.
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Buses in Cambodia can also be late and the exact travel times may not be respected. Buses can depart from various locations or stops in Siem Reap and arrive at various locations in Mondulkiri. You will always see this information when searching and booking tickets on online platforms, so check everything carefully.
You can search and buy bus tickets to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap online in advance. It is also recommended to arrive at the departure point in Siem Reap at least 30 minutes before the bus departs. You can also travel by bus to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap via Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia, there are also buses to this place from there.
Transport by bus or minivan to Mondulkiri is mainly sought after by solo low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their travel. Since there is no railway between Siem Reap and Mondulkiri, most ordinary travelers will use the bus transfer. A minor disadvantage can be a slightly more limited bus schedule, an advantage is the low price for the transfer.
2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri
If you are looking for a private transfer from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri, this transport option is also possible, but it is one of the most expensive options. The private company SIMA Car will offer its services on this route, which offers classic modern cars, SUVs and even minivans and minibuses for groups of travelers, even with their driver.
These minivans can be mainly suitable for travelers traveling in one group at a time. They can then calculate the minivan fare for individual passengers. The advantage of a private transfer to Mondulkiri is that you can choose your departure point in Siem Reap as well as your arrival point, the advantage is also the relatively possible small saving of your travel time.
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The travel time by private car/taxi with a driver from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri can take approx. 8-9.5 hours, however, it is advisable to take this time as an approximate, average time, which may vary slightly. It also depends on your exact route, where exactly you want to go and where you leave from.
Transport by private car with driver to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap is the most expensive transport option and costs in the range of $280-360/car. This price is based on the type of car you choose, the general rule is that larger cars like SUVs and minivans are more expensive than smaller vehicles.
You can easily find and book your private car / taxi with a driver from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri easily online even in advance. Transportation by private car/taxi to Mondulkiri will probably not be suitable for low-cost travelers, mainly because of the higher price of the transfer.
3. FLIGHT + BUS from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri
Another way to get from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri is by plane and bus via Phnom Penh. There are no air connections between Siem Reap and Mondulkiri, but you can fly from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and from there you can take a bus or minivan to Mondulkiri. So this option has a total of 2 steps and may take a little longer than a transfer by bus or private car, depending on the wait for a bus connection in Phnom Penh.
In the first step, it is a direct flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, which takes about 1 hour and the flights are operated by companies such as Cambodia Angkor Air, Lanmei Airlines, Air Asia Cambodia. Flights are operated from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, which is approximately 45 km from the city center, to Phnom Penh Internatonal Airport.
Air connections between these cities are a more expensive transfer option and a flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh costs between $50-150/pp. These prices may change and vary slightly during the year. You can easily find and book flights to Phnom Penh from Siem Reap online in advance, which is also recommended due to the more limited flight schedule.
The second step is a transfer by bus or minivan from Phnom Penh to Mondulkiri, which takes about 5-7 hours. Of course, this time may vary slightly, buses may also be late and the exact time may not be observed. Modern buses or smaller minivans run by companies such as Virak Buntham, Rithya Mondulkiri Express, TCT Thy Socheata Express, Kim Seng Express or TCT Mondulkiri.
Buses and minivans may depart from different stops in Phnom Penh and may also arrive at different locations, always check this information when searching and booking tickets. Transfer by bus or minivan to Mondulkiri from Phnom Penh costs approximately $12-17/pp, depending on the type of bus or minivan and also according to the route.
Again, bus tickets to Mondulkiri from Phnom Penh are easy to find and buy online in advance. There is no railway between Phnom Penh and Mondulkiri, so most travelers can mainly use a bus or minivan.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri:
1. How to book bus tickets or taxi from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- Book taxi or private car from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can change your travel route, e.g. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Mondulkiri to Phnom Penh…
2. What is the travel time from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- Transfer by bus or minivan from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri takes about 8.5-11.5 hours.
- Transfer by private taxi/car from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri takes about 8-9.5 hours.
- Transfer by plane + bus from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri (via Phnom Penh) takes about 9-11 hours.
3. How far is Mondulkiri from Siem Reap?
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri in Cambodia is about 515 km by bus or private car.
4. How much does it cost to get from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- Transport by bus/minivan from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri costs about $18-25/pp.
- Transport by private taxi/car from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri costs about $280-360/car.
5. What is the cheapest way of travel from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- The most cheapest way of transfer to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap is to travel by tourist minibus.
6. What is the fastest way of transport from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- The most fastest way of transfer to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap is to travel by private car or minibus.
7. Is there a direct flight from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- No, there is no flight from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri, there is no airport in Mondulkiri. In the near future it should be build a new airport in Mondulkiri.
8. Is there a train from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri?
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- No, travel by train to Mondulkiri from Siem Reap is not possible because there is no railway. There is only a railway from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and from Phnom Penh to Poipet in the north of Cambodia (border town with Thailand), there is a train of Royal Railway of Cambodia.
9. Where to stay and book your accommodation in Mondulkiri?
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- Mondulkiri has a bit limited range of accommodation facilities. There are mainly cheap guesthouses or private tourist resorts or bungalows. You can try to search your stay with Booking: Book your hotel in Mondulkiri online ➜.
10. Where is also possible to travel from Siem Reap?
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- From Siem Reap in Cambodia you can also travel to Battambang in Cambodia by bus/van or car, Bangkok in Thailand by plane, bus, bus+train via Poipet or Don Det in Laos by minibus or plane + bus via Pakse.
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