1. Bus – Bangkok to Angkor Wat
2. Flight – Bangkok to Angkor Wat
3. Taxi – Bangkok to Angkor Wat
4. Train + Bus to Angkor Wat
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From Bangkok to Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) by bus/van, plane, private car.
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Angkor Wat (Siem Reap in Cambodia) is about 400 km by land. From Bangkok to Siem Reap you can travel by tourist bus/van, plane, taxi or by combination of train+bus. There are various tourist buses and bus tickets cost about $25-43/pp, travel by bus or minivan takes about 7-12 hours. These tourist buses or private minivans go via Poipet border crossing and then continue to Siem Reap.
- The best and most comfortable and sometimes very cheap way of transport is to travel by plane. Travel by plane from Bangkok to Siem Reap International Airport takes only about 1 hour and cost about $45-140 (direct flights). There is no direct railway to Siem Reap from Bangkok, but you can travel by train + bus via Aranyaprathet and Poipet. There is a train of Thai Railways from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet, it is about 5 km from Poipet. And from Poipet you can travel by bus or minivan to Siem Reap. Book and buy your bus tickets or flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap online.
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- You can also travel by private car / taxi from Bangkok to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. It is possible to book this car online. Transfer by taxi/private car from Bangkok to Siem Reap takes about 9 hours and it costs about $185-250 (vehicle). Bangkok to Angkor Wat Temple Complex (in Siem Reap, Cambodia) is one of the most frequented travel routes of travelers and tourists heading from Thailand to Cambodia. Siem Reap is about 150 km from the Poipet border crossing, so it could be one of the most interesting places for you if you are traveling from Thailand to Cambodia.
- Siem Reap is well-known tourist place, because there you can visit one of the most interesting places of Cambodia – Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Thousands of tourist visit this place every day, especially the Angkor Wat Complex, from Siem Reap you can easily continue to Phnom Penh. But you can also travel to Laos – Don Det. Read the instructions how you can reach Angkor Wat in Siem Reap below in this article.
| Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Angkor Wat: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Van | 7-12 hours | $25-43/pp |
| Plane – Direct Flight | 1-1.5 hours | $45-140/pp |
| Train + Bus/Van | 9.5 hours | $10-15/pp |
| Taxi / Private Car | 6.5-9 hours | $160-350/car |
How to get from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
1. BUS / VAN from Bangkok to Siem Reap
A cheap overland option for transportation from Bangkok to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia is to travel by tourist bus or modern minivan. Several companies operate bus routes between Bangkok, Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia, such as Giant Ibis, Travel Mart, Virak Buntham, Nattakan Transport, Transport Co LA, Go Ho Travel, Sarah Transport or SRL Transport.
These companies offer transfers with modern buses with reclining seats or small minivans, which are also suitable for joint groups of travelers. These minivans are, for example, for 9-13 travelers in the car, so you can also reserve the entire vehicle for such a group of people. Buses depart from various locations in Bangkok and also arrive at various locations in Siem Reap, you will see this information when ordering your tickets.
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The journey by bus or comfortable minivan from Bangkok to Siem Reap, where Angkor Wat is located, takes approximately 7-12 hours. It also depends on how long you stay at the border crossing between Aranyaprathet and Poi Pet. So find out in advance what the current visa requirement is for Cambodia at this crossing. The bus is a low-cost transport option and tickets to Siem Reap from Bangkok cost an average of $25-43/pp.
You can search and buy bus tickets to Siem Reap from Bangkok online even in advance. It is recommended to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the bus departs from Bangkok. Always read all instructions regarding the bus transfer carefully.
2. DIRECT FLIGHTS from Bangkok to Siem Reap
Another popular, fastest, most comfortable, but more expensive transfer option to Siem Reap from Bangkok is a direct flight. Most of these direct flights are Economy class. With this option you will save your time and enjoy the comfort, a direct flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap takes about 1 hour.
You can take a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports and arrive at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. Siem Reap Airport is approximately 45 km from the city center and various shuttle buses or private cars can be used for transportation between the city and the airport.
Direct flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap in Cambodia are mainly operated by the following airlines: Thai Air Asia, Thai Smile, Bangkok Air. All these airlines are well rated by other travelers and will offer you good services at adequate prices. Airfare to Siem Reap from Bangkok ranges from $45-140/pp.
It also depends on when you fly, in different seasons, ticket prices can vary slightly, so it’s a good idea to do your research in advance. The flight schedule from Bangkok to Siem Reap in Cambodia is more limited. You can search and book direct flights to Siem Reap from Bangkok easily online and in advance.
3. TAXI / PRIVATE CAR from Bangkok to Siem Reap
Another, but the most expensive, option to get to Siem Reap from Bangkok, Thailand is by private car/taxi with a driver. This transfer method is probably not suitable for solo low-cost travelers, precisely because of the price. Those who do not have a budget for the trip can try this option and use private taxi companies Glassflower, SIMA Car, Travel Mart.
These companies have modern and comfortable, air-conditioned cars on offer and in operation on this route, even for several passengers. It also offers minivans for several people, such vehicles are the best if you are traveling in a group of several people, you can reserve the whole car and then divide the price among the individual passengers.
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You can also use these private cars when departing from one of the airports in Bangkok, they also depart from, for example, Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang. Some companies operate these transfers directly, for example, to the Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Private car and chauffeured transfers from Bangkok to Siem Reap cost an average of $160-350 (vehicle) and travel times may vary, but are on average 6.5-9 hours.
Each company may have a slightly different route or departure and arrival point, but most again go through the border crossing between Aranyaprathet and Poipet. You can search and book a private car/taxi from Bangkok to Siem Reap / Angkor Wat online even in advance.
A private car is not a bad option, but due to the price, it is more suitable for a group of travelers who book the whole car. Always read all instructions and conditions carefully when booking a private car to Siem Reap or Angkor Wat.
4. TRAIN + BUS from Bangkok to Siem Reap
A) TRAIN from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet (Poipet)
Another low-cost transportation option to Siem Reap from Bangkok is to travel by train and bus/minivan via Aranyaprathet and Poipet. This option therefore has 2 steps, the 1st step is a trip by Thai Railways train from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet. From Bangkok to Aranyaprathet you can take a 3rd class train with seats and the tickets cost about $2.00 (hard seat).
The train departs from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station and arrives at Aranyaprathet Railway Station (see Thailand railway map). Aranyaprathet station is approximately 7 km from the Cambodian city of Poipet, from where buses or minivans leave for Siem Reap. You will therefore be crossing borders, so be aware of visa requirements when crossing between these cities.
The train journey time from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet is approximately 5.5 hours and tickets can be purchased at Bangkok Railway Station. However, the train timetable to Aranyaprathet is very limited, so it’s a good idea to check the departure times before you go. When you arrive in Aranyaprathet, you will cross the border crossing to the city of Poipet and from there the journey continues to Siem Reap.
B) BUS/VAN from Aranyaprathet (Poipet) to Siem Reap
The second step is to travel by bus or minivan from Poipet to Siem Reap. Virak Buntham, Go Ho Travel, SRL Transport operate services between Poipet and Siem Reap. The travel time by bus or minivan from Poipet to Siem Reap is approximately 3 hours, it may vary slightly. Minivan and bus tickets to Siem Reap average $10-18/pp and can be booked and purchased online in advance.
Comfortable and modern minivans or a modern sleeper bus of the Virak Buntham Express company mostly travel on this route. Buses and minivans mostly depart from Poipet city center and a short distance from the border crossing and go to Siem Reap city center.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Bangkok to Angkor Wat:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- Book tickets + flights from Bangkok to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- You can also find another routes and tickets, e.g. Bangkok to Poipet, Poipet to Siem Reap…
2. What is the travel time from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- Travel by tourist bus / minivan from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap takes about 7-12 hours.
- Travel by plane from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap takes about 1-1.5 hour.
- Travel by train+bus/van from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap (via Aranyaprathet) takes about 9.5 hours.
- Travel by taxi/private car from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap takes about 6.5-9 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Bangkok to Angkor Wat (Siem Reap)?
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- Transfer by bus/minivan from Bangkok to Angkor Wat costs about $25-43/pp.
- Transfer by plane from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap costs about $45-140/pp.
- Transfer by train+bus/van from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap costs about $10-15/pp.
- Transfer by taxi/private car from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap costs about $185-250/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap is about 430 km by bus or plane.
5. Which bus company you can use from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- There are various bus companies from Bangkok to Siem Reap in Cambodia: Giant Ibis (good reviews), Virak Buntham, Travel Mart, Transport Co LA, Nattakan Transportation. Read reviews on 12go.asia.
6. What is the most cheapest way of transport from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap is to travel by train + van/bus over Aranyaprathet. Aranyaprathet is about 5 km from Poipet border crossing. Train ticket from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet costs about $1.50 and bus ticket from Aranyaprathet to Siem Reap costs about $7-13.
7. Is there a train from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- There is no direct train from Bangkok to Angkor Wat – Siem Reap in Cambodia. But there is a train from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet (5 km from the Poi Pet border crossing). Sou you can take a train from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet and from Poi Pet you can travel by bus or minivan to Siem Reap. There is no train between Poi Pet and Siem Reap.
8. What is the best way of transport from Bangkok to Angkor Wat?
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- The best and fastest way of getting to Siem Reap from Bangkok is to take a direct flight. There are various direct flights every day between Bangkok and Siem Reap, sometimes these flights are cheap.
9. Where to travel from Siem Reap in Cambodia?
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- From Siem Reap in Cambodia you can continue to travel by bus/plane to Phnom Penh (various buses and direct flights) or you can also take a bus/minivan to Don Det (Laos).
10. Where to accommodate in Siem Reap, what are the options?
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- There are various cheap and luxury private hotels, guesthouses and hostels for low-cost travelers. You can book your accommodation in Siem Reap online with Agoda > Book your hotel in Siem Reap ➜.
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🚍 Bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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Bus Schedule - Bangkok to Siem Reap | Departs in Bangkok | Arrival in Siem Reap | Bus Ticket |
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Travel Mart | 01:30 | 10:30 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 06:30 | 14:00 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 08:00 | 16:30 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 10:30 | 18:00 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 11:30 | 19:00 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 13:00 | 21:00 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 18:30 | 16:00 | From $34.00 |
Giant Ibis | 07:45 | 16:15 | From $34.00 |
Giant Ibis | 09:00 | 17:30 | From $34.00 |
Travel Mart | 08:00 | 17:30 | From $38.00 |
Travel Mart | 13:00 | 00:30 | From $34.00 |
Go Ho Travel | 01:30 | 10:30 | From $41.00 |
Go Ho Travel | 08:00 | 17:00 | From $35.00 |
Sarah Transport | 08:00 | 16:00 | From $25.00 |
SRL Transport | 08:00 | 16:00 | From $31.00 |
SRL Transport | 12:30 | 20:30 | From $40.00 |
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