The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide 62nd

By Road

Border with Thailand Aranyaprathet, Thailand / Poipet, Cambodia Border Crossing: The Route to Siem Reap Cambodian visas available. Thai transit visas available. It’s a 465km, 6-9 hour trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap. The usual route begins with a 4-5 hour bus or a train ride from Bangkok to the border crossing at Aranyaprathet/ Poipet, and then on the Cambodian side 3 more hours bus or taxi to Siem Reap. Direct Bus There are direct buses between Siem Reap and Bangkok. No bus change at the border, though you still have to deboard and walk through the crossing for visa, immigration and customs check. The bus makes 2-3 rest stops along the way and a snack is served, but you may want to pack some extra food. Total trip: 6-8 hours. Price: $25-$30 (750B), not inclusive of visa fees. Buses leave early, 7AM-9AM in both directions. Coming from Thailand make sure to get your Cambodian visa at the Cambodia “Visaon- arrival” immigration station, not the so-called ‘local consulate’ on the Thai side. In Bangkok tickets are sold and buses depart from Morochit station. In Siem Reap purchase tickets through the Nattakan office on the Sivutha Blvd or at a travel/tour agent. In Siem Reap the ticket usually includes free pick up from your hotel. Do it yourself 1) From Bangkok take a bus or train to Aranyaprathet. Bus: 4 hours, departing the NorthernBus Terminal (Morchit) hourly from 4AM to 6PM. Train: 6 hours, departs Hualamphong.

2) From Aranyaprathet, take a moto or tuk-tuk from the bus station to the border. 3) On the Cambodian side, take a shuttle bus to the transport station. From there you can bus or taxi to Siem Reap Had Lek, Thailand / Koh Kong, Cambodia: The Route to Sihanoukville Cambodian visas available. Thai transit visas available. The usual route runs from Bangkok to Trat (5-6 hours), then on to the border crossing at Had Lek Thailand where you cross to Koh Kong City, Cambodia. If you would like to stay in Koh Kong there are several guesthouses and a few midrange hotels as well as restaurants and a couple of bars. From Koh Kong City, bus or taxi to Sihanoukville (4 hours) or Phnom Penh (5 hours).

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