1. Bus/Van to Sihanoukville
2. Flights to Sihanoukville
3. Bus+Train to Sihanoukville
4. Taxi/Car to Sihanoukville
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From Siem Reap to Sihanoukville you can travel by bus, plane, bus+train.
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville in Cambodia is about 530 km by land via Phnom Penh. There are 4 options how you can get to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap – travel by tourist bus, travel by plane, bus + train of Royal Railway or private taxi/car. The most popular and cheap way of transport to Sihanoukville is to travel by tourist bus.
- Transfer by tourist bus from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 10-13 hours and it costs about $15-33/pp. The most fastest option of transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is to take a direct flight. Flight schedule is limited, travel by plane from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 1-1.5 hour and it costs about $50-170/pp.
- Another cheap way how you can go to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap is to travel by bus + train of Royal Railway via Phnom Penh. There are various tourist buses or private minivans to Phnom Penh and from this city you can take a train to Sihanoukville. Travel by bus + train from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville (via Phnom Penh Royal Railway Station) takes about 12-14 hours and it costs totally about $20-40/pp. Royal Railway is the old and refurbished train and it is a good idea to use this train if you want to see Cambodia from another perspective.
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- The last way of transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is to book a private car/taxi. It is also available, it is the most expensive option and you can book your private car online. Transfer by private taxi/car from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 7-9 hours and it costs about $165-380/car. Sihanoukville is the most popular and visited beach area in Cambodia. From this city you can travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Rong and you can see the most beautiful beaches in Cambodia. Sihanoukville has also an airport and there is a train between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. Sihanoukville town offers various cheap hotels, guesthouses and luxury private hotels or resorts.
- From Sihanoukville you can also travel to popular nearby places by various private tourist companies or fast minivans and minibuses. Read the instructions how you can reach Sihanoukville from Siem Reap below in this article. It is also possible to book bus/train tickets, flights or taxi to Sihanoukville online. From Sihanoukville you can travel to Kampot by tourist bus, private minivan, car or train or you can go to Thailand and visit Bangkok.
| Transfer Mode – Siem Reap to Sihanouk: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus | 10-13 hours | $15-33/pp |
| Flight (Direct) | 1-1.5 hours | $50-170/pp |
| Bus + Train (via Phnom Penh) | 12-14 hours | $20-40/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 7-9 hours | $165-380/car |
How do you get from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
1. BUS / VAN from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
A popular and cheaper transfer option from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is a trip by bus or minivan. Most of these bus routes go through Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. For transfer to Sihanoukville, you can use various bus companies such as Giant Ibis, SIMA Express, Larryta Express, Olongpich Transport, Virak Buntham Express, Chan Moly Roth.
However, a number of other private carriers operate between Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville and they will offer you various buses with seats or sleeping beds or smaller comfortable minivans and minibuses for a limited number of passengers. Buses can depart from various locations in Siem Reap and also arrive at various locations in Sihanoukville.
You will see this information when searching for tickets, so read and review everything carefully. The bus or minivan transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 10-13 hours, companies may have different times according to their travel route and also the type of bus or other transfers.
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However, it is advisable to take into account that the stated travel and departure times may differ, buses may also be late. Bus tickets to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap cost between $15-33/pp and can be easily searched and purchased online.
Companies also often accept tickets on the phone, it may not be necessary to print them, but the information and instructions you see when booking always apply.
Bus transfers can also be operated with a transfer in Phnom Penh and then another bus to Sihanoukville. Bus transportation is mainly sought after by regular solo travelers who have a more limited budget for their trip.
2. FLIGHT from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Undoubtedly, the fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is a direct flight. However, these direct flights are relatively very limited. Flights are operated from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to Sihanoukville International Airport.
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is about 45 km from the city center and it is necessary to use a shuttle transfer or transport by minivan or private car to this airport. Direct flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville are offered by companies such as Cambodia Angkor Air, AirAsia Cambodia, or the smaller company Lanmei Airlines.
Cambodia Angkor Air is the largest airline in Cambodia and usually has the most flights to Sihanoukville. With this option, you will save several hours of time compared to a ground transfer. A direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes just 1 hour, or just over an hour.
You can easily search and book flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville online in advance, it is recommended because of the limited offer. Air connections from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville range in price from $50-170/pp, but these prices may vary slightly throughout the year and seasons.
So it’s a good idea to do some research on these flights ahead of time. An air transfer will probably not be suitable for low-cost travelers, but rather for travelers who do not have too much time to travel and can afford a more expensive transport option. Some flights can also be operated with a transfer in another city.
3. BUS + TRAIN from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
If you would like to travel by train to Sihanoukville, you can, but you must first take a bus to Phnom Penh and from there you can use the Royal Railway train. In the future, the railway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap should also be opened. So this option has 2 steps, first it’s a bus trip to Phnom Penh and from there it’s a train trip to Sihanoukville. In total, this option of transportation by bus + train to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap can take about 12-14 hours, depending on the transfer to the train in Phnom Penh.
In the first step from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, you can use buses or minivans of companies such as Giant Ibis, Capitol VIP, Seila Angkor Express, Larryta Express, Cambolink 21 Express, Airbus, Mey Hong, Mekong Express, Virak Buntham Express or Olongpich Transport.
These companies will offer you classic large buses with seats and sleeping beds or smaller and comfortable minivans for a limited number of passengers. The bus transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh takes about 5-7 hours and bus tickets cost between $8-17/pp. You can easily find and buy bus tickets to Phnom Penh online in advance.
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The second step is the Royal Railway train journey from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, which takes about 6 hours. The disadvantage of the train connection between these cities is the very limited schedule, usually there is only 1 train transfer per day. The train departs from Phnom Penh Railway Station and arrives at Sihanoukville Railway Station, which is about 4 km from the city center, see the Cambodia Railway Map.
Train tickets to Sihanoukville from Phnom Penh cost around $10-12/pp, so again this is a cheap transport option. Moreover, it is an interesting opportunity to see Cambodia from a different perspective and more authentically.
It is also possible to transport a motorcycle or scooter on the train for an additional fee. You can easily find and buy train tickets to Sihanoukville online in advance, always also read all the instructions and conditions for the transfer and the tickets. Train transfer is suitable for all solo low-cost travelers.
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4. TAXI / CAR from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
A convenient but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville in Cambodia is private car/taxi with driver. The advantage of this option is the choice of your departure point in Siem Reap and arrival point in Sihanoukville. You can also leave Siem Reap airport this way.
You can use the services of SIMA Car or Glassflower on this route from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville. These companies will offer you modern smaller classic cars, larger SUVs as well as minivans and minibuses for groups of travelers. Transfer by private car/taxi from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 7-9 hours, this time should be taken as a guide and may vary slightly.
Transport by private car from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is a more expensive option and costs between $165-380/car. It depends on what type of car you choose, usually smaller cars are cheaper than larger minivans or minibuses for more people.
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You can easily search, view and reserve your private car to Sihanoukville online in advance. The booking process is very simple and always read all terms and conditions and transfer instructions and follow the company’s instructions.
This transport option is also possible with a transfer in Phnom Penh. Transport by private car with a driver is probably not a suitable option if you are traveling in a low-cost style, the reason being of course the higher price of the transfer.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville:
1. How to book and buy tickets/flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- Book bus / train tickets + flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- It is possible to book another travel route, e.g. Siem Reap to Battambang, Sihanoukville to Koh Rong…
2. What is the travel time from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- Transfer by tourist bus from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 10-13 hours.
- Transfer by flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 1-1.5 hours.
- Transfer by bus + train from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville (via Phnom Penh) takes about 12-14 hours.
- Transfer by private taxi from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 7-9 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs about $15-33/pp
- Travel by plane – direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs about $35-150/pp.
- Travel by bus + train from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville (via Phnom Penh) costs about $20-40/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs about $165-380/car.
4. What is the travel distance to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap?
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is about 530 km by bus via Phnom Penh and about 300 km by plane to Sihanoukville International Airport.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- The best and fastest way of transfer to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap is to take a direct flight. But this option is also the most expensive way of transfer and the flight schedule is limited.
6. What is the cheapest way of getting from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- The most cheapest way how to travel from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is to travel by tourist sleeper bus. The most cheapest bus ticket costs about $16-17/pp. Another cheap option of transfer to Sihanoukville is to travel by bus + train of Royal Railway via Phnom Penh.
7. Is it possible to travel by train from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- There is a train of Royal Railway from Phnom Penh to Sihaoukville, not directly from Siem Reap. But in the near future there should be build and opened a new railway from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
8. Is there a private taxi to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap?
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- Yes, you can book private taxi to Sihanoukville by SIMA Travel or Glassflower easily online. These companies have modern cars, SUV or fast minivans, private taxi is the most expensive option of transfer.
9. Where to travel from Sihanoukville?
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- From Sihanoukville you can travel to Koh Rong by ferry/boat – the most popular ferry route in Cambodia. You can also travel to Kampot by bus, train or taxi and visit Bokor National Park or you can also go to Koh Kong by bus – not so visited beach area north of Sihanoukville town.
10. Where to stay in Sihanoukville?
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- Sihanoukville and Koh Rong offer various accommodation facilities. There are cheap hotels or luxury hotels in Sihanoukville town and Koh Rong offers various types of beach bungalows or tourist cottages and private resorts.
11. What are the options of transport in Cambodia?
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- Cambodia offers mainly various tourist buses, minivans, private cars, taxi, tuk-tuks or you can rent a bicycle or scooter. It is also possible to travel by train of Royal Railway. Read this article: Transportation in Cambodia.
12. What you can also visit before you come to Sihanoukville?
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- It is also possible to travel via Battambang. There are some buses, vans or private cars from Siem Reap to Battambang. And from Battambang you can travel by bus or train via Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville.
13. How to travel solo in Cambodia?
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- Solo travel in Cambodia offers a unique and enriching experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this Southeast Asian gem. Navigate Cambodia solo by securing comfortable accommodations, exploring diverse transportation options, engaging in local activities, and fostering connections with fellow travelers for an enriching and memorable journey through the Kingdom of Wonder.
14. What are the most interesting things or facts about Cambodia?
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- Cambodia, a country steeped in history and resilience, is best known for the magnificent Angkor Wat, an architectural masterpiece and the world’s largest religious monument. Beyond its iconic temples, Cambodia offers vibrant floating markets, where boats laden with colorful produce create a lively spectacle. Cambodia seamlessly intertwines ancient traditions with modern vitality, making it a captivating destination for those seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Read this article: 15 Interesting Things about Cambodia.
15. What is the weather in Cambodia and what to expect?
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- In Cambodia, the weather is characterized by a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry season, from November to April, brings lower humidity and minimal rainfall, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. Conversely, the wet season, from May to October, sees heavier rainfall and higher humidity. It’s important to be prepared for sudden downpours during this time, and some areas may experience flooding. Checking local forecasts is advisable for more accurate and timely information on the weather in Cambodia.
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🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Siem Reap to Sihanoukville + Bus Tickets:
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Bus Schedule - Siem Reap to Sihanoukville | Departs in Siem Reap | Arrival in Sihanouk |
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Chan Moly Roth | 18:30 | 06:00 |
Chan Moly Roth | 20:30 | 06:00 |
Olongpich | 18:30 | 07:00 |
Olongpich | 23:00 | 12:00 |
Virak Buntham | 20:00 | 06:00 |
Virak Buntham | 20:30 | 08:00 |
Larryta Express | 21:00 | 06:30 |
Giant Ibis | 22:00 | 08:00 |
SIMA Express | 23:30 | 10:30 |
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