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Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

Nowadays, thanks to the development of transportation, it is easy for tourists to go from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. These convenient ways includes bus, plane, taxi and mini-bus. Cambodia Discovery tour

Bus

Bus

All of these options are able to fit all the demands of all kinds of travelers from tourists to businessmen. Although not being really great and modern, the road here has been under construction in recent years. However, it is necessary for you to prepare for a moderately rough ride trip which takes at least from 5.5 to 6.5 hours.

Passing by many rice paddy fields, the road between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap offers you a great opportunity to discover the beauty of Cambodian country life by watching these wooden houses in traditional style and water buffalo and cows lazily pasturing on both sides of the road. From a full-size bus, especially the mini-buses that are more crowded and have smaller windows the beautiful sceneries are regarded the most stunning. There are more than ten bus companies providing travelers with service between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Thanks to their safety record in spite of the shabby condition of all buses Mekong Express is the most popular bus company amongst expats. Cambodia travel packages

Mini bus

Mini bus

You also can travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by plane by using the services offered five or six times daily by three airlines operating flights between two destinations. If you are in a hurry, flying- the fastest way to travel is the best choice because it only takes you about 45 minutes.

Besides bus and plane, travelling by mini-bus is also well-known amongst the foreigners because of the significantly shorter trip than by bus. There are many mini bus companies providing mini bus services but the most popular are Seila Angkor, Mey Hong Transport and Golden Bayon Express.

Plane

Plane

Costing from $65 to 85$, taxi is also popular when you travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Being almost always Toyota Camrys, private taxis are able to fit 4 passengers in case they do not have too much luggage. Private taxis are most common way to use because they can be offered at many guesthouse and travel agent.

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