How to go → SIHANOUKVILLE to BANGKOK? ☀️

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How to travel and get from Sihanoukville to Bangkok? You can travel by plane, train, bus, van, car or taxi.

1. Bus / Van to Bangkok
2. Flights to Bangkok
3. Taxi / Car to Bangkok
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From Sihanoukville to Bankgok you can get by bus/van, plane, taxi/car.

    • Travel distance from Sihanoukville to Bangkok in Thailand is about 900 km by land via Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia. The best and comfortable way of transfer to Bangkok from Sihanoukville is to take a flight with stopover in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Transport by plane from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (with stopover in Phnom Penh) takes about 8-11 hours and it costs about $80-300/pp.It is not a cheap option, so another way is to travel by land. Another popular way how you can reach Bangkok from Sihanoukville is to travel by tourist bus or minivan via Phnom Penh.
    • Transport by bus from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) takes about 13-17 hours and it costs about $35-50/pp. It is a cheap option, but the most cheapest option is to travel by train via Phnom Penh, Poipet and Aranyaprathet. Trains via Cambodia and Thailand are the slowest way of transfer. Transport by trains from Sihanoukville to Bangkok via Phnom Penh and Poipet costs about $16-25/pp. You can also book your private car or taxi to Bangkok with stopover in Phnom Penh. You can search and book tickets and flights from Sihanoukville to Bangkok online.

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Bangkok – the capital and most important transport hub of Thailand.

    • Bangkok is the capital and biggest city of Thailand. It is also one of the most visited cities in southeast Asia. This city is rapidly changing and still growing, offers various tourist attractions and activites and tourist from all the world are welcome. It is also one of the most important transport hubs in Thailand and southeast Asia. You can come to this city by plane, train, tourist bus or minivan and private car. Sihanoukville is a beach city in Cambodia and has a railway station and international airport. This article is about all the information how you can go from Sihanoukville to Bangkok by various ways of transport.
    • There are 4 options how you can reach Bangkok from Sihanoukville: travel by plane, tourist bus/minivan, train via Poipet and private car or taxi. The most fastest option is to travel by plane via Phnom Penh or Siem Reap in Cambodia. From Bangkok you can also travel to the north of Thailand – to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai by plane, train or bus, it is one of the most frequented travel routes in Thailand.
Transfer Mode – Sihanouk to Bangkok: Travel Time Cost Range
Bus + Flight (via Phnom Penh) 8-11 hours $80-300/pp
Bus / Minivan (via Phnom Penh) 13-17 hours $35-50/pp
Private Taxi/Car (via Phnom Penh) 12-14 hours $280-320 (car)

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How do I get from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?


1. BUS / MINIVAN from Sihanoukville to Bangkok

A popular, but not very convenient, option of transportation from Sihanoukville to Bangkok in Thailand is to travel by bus or minivan / minibus, mostly via Phnom Penh. On this route, you can use Virak Buntham Express buses or various other buses and minivans with a transfer in Phnom Penh. A larger offer of connections is mostly with a transfer in Phnom Penh.

In that case, this option may have 2 steps, the first is a bus trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh and then another bus trip from Phnom Penh to Bangkok. If you were to go with a transfer in Phnom Penh, you can use a number of other companies such as Giant Ibis, Champa Tourist, Virak Buntham Express, Bayon VIP, Larryta Express, Capitol VIP, Airbus, Sovan Rithy Express, Chan Moly Roth, Vibol Express, Olongpich, Thero Express, Saly Express, Travel Mart, Airbus, SRL Transport, Go Ho Travel, BookMeBus, Sarah Transport and others.

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These companies offer various modern buses with seats or sleeping beds or smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers between the cities of Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh – Bangkok. The journey time by bus or minivan from Sihanoukville to Bangkok is approx. 13-17 hours, depending on how you travel, whether with or without a transfer.

This time can therefore vary and also depends on waiting at the border crossing in Poipet. Buses can depart from various locations in Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh and also arrive at various locations in Bangkok.

A bus transfer from Sihanoukville to Bangkok costs between $35-50/pp, a trip with a transfer in Phnom Penh may be a cheaper option as a result. You can easily search and buy your bus tickets from Sihanoukville to Bangkok online in advance.

Most companies also accept mobile phone tickets, so it may not be necessary to print them, but always read the latest information when booking a ticket online. Always read all transfer information and instructions and follow all company terms and conditions to avoid any misunderstandings.

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From Sihanoukville to Bangkok you can travel by tourist bus, van, minibus via Phnom Penh (photo: 12go.asia).


2. BUS + FLIGHT from Sihanoukville to Bangkok

If you would like to use air transport on the route from Sihanoukville to Bangkok, you must first go to Phnom Penh International Airport and from there you can use direct flights to Bangkok. Sihanoukville also has an airport, but there are no direct flights to Bangkok.

Another option is to use a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and from there use another direct flight to Bangkok. This option therefore always has 2 steps, it is advisable to use the air connection from Phnom Penh.

The first step is a bus transfer from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, which takes about 3-4 hours. You can use a number of different companies on this route such as Giant Ibis, Champa Tourist, Virak Buntham, Bayon VIP, Larryta Express, Capitol VIP, Airbus, Sovan Rithy Express, Chan Moly Roth, Vibol Express, Olongpich, Thero Express and others.

These companies mainly offer smaller minivans or larger classic buses with seats or sleeping beds. Transfer by bus / minivan from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh costs between $8-17/pp. Classic larger buses are usually cheaper, minivans are usually a more expensive option.

Buses can arrive at various locations in Phnom Penh, you will always see this information when searching and booking tickets online. Bus tickets to Phnom Penh from Sihanoukville can be easily searched and purchased online.

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The second step is a direct flight from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, which is relatively fast and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The flight schedule from Phnom Penh to Bangkok is relatively comprehensive, and there are a number of flights operating every day, and everyone is sure to choose a suitable connection.

From Phnom Penh to Bangkok, you can use airlines such as Thai Air Asia, Cambodia Airways, Thai Smile, Bangkok Air, Thai Airways, Sky Angkor Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai VietJet and or Hanh Air Systems. A direct flight to Bangkok from Phnom Penh costs between $60-250/pp, these prices can change slightly during the year.

Flights are operated from Phnom Penh International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. A direct flight is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Cambodia to Thailand. There are also flights to other popular destinations and major cities in Thailand. A bus and air transfer from Sihanoukville to Bangkok via Phnom Penh can take approximately 8-11 hours.

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From Sihanoukville to Bangkok you can travel by plane with stopover in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.


3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Sihanoukville to Bangkok

Another way to travel from Sihanoukville to Bangkok is by private car/taxi with a driver. On this route from Cambodia to Thailand, you can use Glassflower or SIMA Car, which operates a transfer with a changeover in Phnom Penh. These companies will offer you modern classic cars, SUVs and or minivans for groups of travelers for your transfer to Bangkok.

Glassflower is a well-known and well-regarded company that offers a variety of private transfers in Cambodia and Thailand. Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Sihanoukville to Bangkok takes about 12 hours, if you go with a transfer in Phnom Penh it may take a little longer.

The advantage of a private transfer is that you can choose your departure point in Sihanoukville and your arrival point in Bangkok. This way you can save some additional time for possible city transfers. Transportation by private car with a driver from Sihanoukville to Bangkok is the most expensive transfer option and costs between 280-350/car.

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Prices vary depending on the type of car you choose, smaller cars are usually cheaper options, SUVs or minivans for more people are usually more expensive. All cars have air conditioning, are comfortable, some minivans or SUVs also offer, for example, LCD TVs. The price for the transfer may also differ if you go with a transfer in Phnom Penh.

You can easily search for your private car, view it in photos and reserve it online in advance. Always read all transfer conditions and instructions and follow all company instructions to avoid any misunderstandings.

Transport by private car with a driver to Bangkok is not suitable for low-cost travelers due to the higher price of the transfer. However, if you have an unlimited or high budget for your travel, you can definitely try this option.

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From Sihanoukville to Bankgok you can travel by private car/taxi (photo: Glassflower, 12go.asia).


FAQ — Travel route from Sihanoukville to Bangkok:

1. How to book and buy tickets or flights from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • Book and buy tickets + flights from Sihanoukville to Bangkok on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
    • You can search and book another route, e.g. Sihanoukville > Phnom Penh, Siem Reap > Bangkok…

2. What is the travel time from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • Travel by plane from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) takes about 8-11 hours.
    • Travel by bus/minivan from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) takes about 13-17 hours.
    • Travel by private taxi/car from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) takes about 12-14 hours.

3. How far is Bangkok from Sihanoukville?

    • Travel distance from Sihanoukville to Bangkok is about 900 km by land via Phnom Penh and Poipet.

4. How much does it cost to get from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • Transport by bus + flight from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) costs about $80-300/pp.
    • Transport by bus/minivan from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) costs about $35-50/pp.
    • Transport by private taxi/car from Sihanoukville to Bangkok (via Phnom Penh) costs about $280-320 (car).

5. What is the best way of transport from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • The best option of transfer how you can reach Bangkok from Sihanoukville is to travel by bus + flight via Phnom Penh in Cambodia. First you have to travel by bus from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh Airport and from this airport you can take a flight to Bangkok.

6. What is the cheapest option of transfer from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • The cheapest option how you can travel to Bangkok from Sihanoukville is to travel by bus.

7. Where do you keep your luggage in Bangkok?

    • If you want to keep your luggage in Bangkok you can try Radical Storage service. This service offers a few places in the city center of Bangkok, it is a cheap and your luggage will be safe.

8. Is there a private taxi from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • Yes, you can travel by private car or taxi with a driver to Bangkok from Sihanoukville. You can use Glassflower or SIMA Car private transport companies for this type of transfer.

9. Is there a direct train from Sihanoukville to Bangkok?

    • No, there is no direct train from Sihanoukville to Bankgok. But you can travel by train from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh and from Phnom Penh to Poipet in Cambodia. There is also a train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok, Aranyaprathet is about 5 km from Poipet border crossing.

10. Where you can go from Bangkok, what to see and visit?

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