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How to travel from Bangkok to Cambodia?
You can get from Bangkok to Cambodia by bus, plane, or taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. Travel by bus from Bangkok to Cambodia takes 11 hours and costs from $24. Flights are more expensive (from $77), however this travel option is quite fast – it takes just 1 hour 10 minutes. Booking a private transfer will cost $185, the duration of such a trip is 8 hours. The Bangkok to Cambodia distance is 465 km.
Taking a flight is comfortable, especially because tourists can choose either a cheap option (low-cost airline) or a more expensive one. Note that Siem Reap Airport, where planes arrive at, is 8 km from the city, so you can take a taxi to cover this distance. There are a lot of flights during the day, but planes are not available at night. As for the Bangkok to Cambodia bus, it departs to Siem Reap only twice per day, and both journeys are in the morning. Note that crossing the border usually takes not less than 2-3 hours. Besides, buses are often cold because of too much air-conditioning, so don't forget to take some warm clothes. Travelling by train from Bangkok to Cambodia includes some difficult changes.
Order a transfer from Bangkok
Cambodia – a country of contrasts
Today, more and more tourists are coming to Cambodia not for 1-2 days, but for a full vacation. Of course, it is better not to stay in one place, but to visit several cities of this wonderful country - this will help you get to know its culture and habits better. The main sight of the country is Angkor Wat which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. You should definitely take a stroll around the city of Siem Reap and try the local food. On the way to Phnom Penh, visit Battambang to see the mountain with the beautiful Phnom Sampeou temple. Those who love beach holidays will definitely like Sihanoukville - not far from it, there are some picturesque islands of the Gulf of Thailand, many of which are still uninhabited. In Sihanoukville, you can try some tasty seafood dishes. There is an active night life in that place, as well as various bars and restaurants, so you won't get bored there.
Flights from Bangkok to Cambodia
from $77
3h
1h 10min
Couple
To get from Bangkok to Siem Reap, you can take direct flights from Bangkok to Cambodia by airlines such as Thai Smile and Bangkok Airways. The flight duration is 55 minutes, the ticket price ranges from $72 to $224 (depending on the carrier chosen). Planes depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and there are no flights at night. Getting from Siem Reap Airport to the city takes about 15 minutes, and you can use a taxi for that. You can also take a flight by AirAsia low-cost company departing from Don Mueang Airport. The ticket price is $46, however there is some risk in it: a low-cost flight can be cancelled or postponed indefinitely.
AirAsia, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways planes also fly to the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh. This flight takes 1 hour 10 minutes, the ticket price is from $52 to $1933.
Flights from Bangkok to Cambodia:
direct Thai Smile/Bangkok Airways
Timetable:
from 07:25 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Route:
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Siem Reap Airport
Travel time:
1h 10min (55min – plane, 15min – getting from the airport to Siem Reap)
Waiting time:
3h between flights
Comfort level:
Medium: clean roomy cabin, comfortable high seats, latest newspapers.
Cost:
from $77 (from $72 – plane, from $5 – taxi to the city).
Clients:
wealthy tourists, businessmen, solo travellers, families without small children.
How to get from Siem Reap Airport to your hotel:
You can get to your hotel by taxi. Taxi ranks can be found on the right of the exit from International Terminal.
Bus from Bangkok to Cambodia
$24
23h
≈11h
Ind. tourist
Travelling by bus from Bangkok to Cambodia is the cheapest option ($22-25), though it is also a long one. The bus departs from Bangkok Northern bus terminal Mo Chit and runs to Siem Reap, its travel time is 7 hours. There are just two journeys per day, both of them are in the morning. Tickets for the bus can be bought at any travel agency on Khao San Road or at Mo Chit bus station. Keep in mind that crossing the border is quite a long process and takes several hours.
There is also another way to get from Bangkok to Cambodia, but it is more troublesome than the previous one. First, you need to get from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet (5 hours, $10), and then from there to the border by tuk tuk (10 minutes, $2). After crossing the border, take a free bus to Poipet bus station (10 minutes), and then find a bus to Siem Reap there (3 hours, $9). You can also get from Poipet bus station to Phnom Penh and Battambang.
Bus from Bangkok to Cambodia:
direct Bangkok to Cambodia bus
Timetable:
journeys at 08:00 a.m. and 09:00 a.m.
Route:
Bangkok Northern bus terminal Mo Chit – Siem Reap (the stop is made by agreement with the driver).
Travel time:
11h (1h – metro to Mo Chit bus station, 7h – bus, 3h – crossing the border)
Waiting time:
1h
Comfort level:
Medium: soft seats, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning.
Cost:
from $24 ($2 – metro to Mo Chit bus station + taxi, from $22 – bus)
Clients:
families without children, young tourists, those who want to save money, travellers without large luggage.
How to find the bus stop at Bangkok Airport:
You can get to Northern bus terminal Mo Chit by BTS elevated metro (to the station of the same name) or MRT underground metro (to Chatuchak Park, Phahon Youthin, or Kamphaeng Phet station). After getting off at one of these stations, take a taxi to the bus station.
Transfer from Bangkok to Cambodia
from $185
5min
8h
Family
If you don't have time or don't want to carefully plan your travel, you can book a private transfer from Bangkok to Cambodia. Getting to Siem Reap takes 8 hours, to Phnom Penh – 10 hours, and the cost of the trip is $185(246) for an Economy-class car and $283(382) for a minibus. Taking a transfer has a lot of advantages - for instance, clients choose the class of the vehicle themselves and see the final price when making an order.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Cambodia or given address
Travel time:
8h
Waiting time:
You'll have to wait for a taxi for 10-20 minutes.
You won't have to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area at specified time.
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: request stops, no other passengers, air-conditioning.
Pre-booked transfer: air-conditioning, help with luggage, no stops, opportunity to pay by card.
Cost:
$185(246) for an Economy-class car and $283(382) for a minibus
Clients:
those who are in Bangkok/Cambodia for the first time, large groups of tourists, travellers with large luggage, those who are arriving at night, are afraid of getting lost and don't know the language
How to find the taxi rank at Bangkok Airport:
The taxi rank is located on the first level of the airport (Level 1), near exits 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Car rental in Bangkok
from $23
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Bangkok Airport to Cambodia, you have to provide an IDL, a passport, a health insurance, and photocopies of the documents. There are lots of rental companies in Thailand, but as fraud is quite common, choose certified international firms. ThInsurance is included in the price of car rental per day. Cars are often broken into and stolen, so it’s better to purchase the insurance that covers carjackings. A deposit of $28 is charged. It’s possible to rent a car at Bangkok Airport, if you didn’t have time to do it in advance. Try to use secondary roads and drive carefully: in case of an accident the Thai police usually takes compatriot’s side.
How to get from Bangkok to Cambodia?
The better your travel is planned, the more chances there are that it will be smooth. There are several ways to get from Bangkok to Cambodia - it all depends on your needs and opportunities. For example, travelling by bus is cheap, but it is not so comfortable and takes a long time. Choose the option that suits you best and enjoy your trip!
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