Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are the most famous and attractive tourist destinations in Cambodia. There are many transportation options for tourist’s choice to go between these 2 places. Each of them has its own pros and cons. Let’s check them all and have for your own the most suitable one. Indochina tours Cambodia
Airplane
Airplane is the fastest but also the expensive way to travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. This option is suitable with tourists who do not have much time and who are willing to spend a lot of money on traveling. There are 5 to 6 flights a day with the service offered from 3 airlines (Cambodia Angkor Airline, Bayon Airline and Bassaka Airline). The price of a 45-minute one way flight is about 40 dollars to more than 100 dollars.
An airplane flying from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Bus
Tourist can choose between bus and mini bus. There are many bus companies but most of them offer the old and crowded buses. The 2 most favorite and popular are Mekong Express and Giant Ibis. These two provide safety record, stop for food and Wi-Fi. You can but tickets of a 7 hour trip in any travel agents and guest houses with the price fewer than 15 dollars. Cambodia Discovery tour
Mekong Express is the most popular bus company in offering trips between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
Mini bus seems to be better than bus because it offers a much shorter trip (only 5 hours) and many options for tourists. There are many reliable mini bus companies provide this service such as Seila Angkor, Mey Hong Transport and Golden Bayon Express. All of the mini buses are equipped with modern devices and comfortable seats. The price of a one way trip on a mini bus is also quite reasonable (no more than 12 dollars).
Taxi
There are 3 kinds of taxi you can take: normal taxi, mini- van taxi and shared taxi.
Taxis between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap cost between 65 to 85 dollars and takes 5 to 6 hours. It can be hired in airports, any guest houses and hotels. This is a private taxi so its capacity is no more than 4 people.
In contrast, mini-van taxi can carry up to 15 people. It costs between 100 and 180 dollars per one car. You can hire mini-van taxis in many tourist areas in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Another option is shared taxi. The taxi used for this service is a 5-seater Camry but the driver often waits for 6 passengers to go. The price is between 12 dollars per one tourist. You may have to pay extra money for the front seat.
You can catch any kinds of taxi in many tourist areas in Cambodia
Boat
Taking a boat from Siem Riep to Phnom Penh sounds to be the most interesting but adventurous way. On the high level water season, there are usually scores more onboard than there are seats for. Therefore you can sit on top and watch the countryside goes by. The ticket costs about 35 dollars. Depending on the season and water levels, the trip can take between 4 to 8 hours.
Tourist can see a lot of beautiful sightseeing when sitting on the top of the boat
The 4 ways of transportation above have their own advantages and disadvantages. You can choose the most suitable way out of them to have the most memorable trip in Cambodia. Have a nice trip!
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