Transportation
Air
Cambodia is served by an increasing number of flights from neighboring countries. Currently Cambodia has three airports receiving international flights; the Phnom Penh International Airport, the Siem Reap International Airport and the Sihanoukville International Airport. These airports receive direct flights from
more than a dozen, mostly east Asian cities. Cambodia Visas are available on-arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports only for most nationalities ($30 for a tourist visa, $35 for business visa.) The Phnom Penh International Airport is about 10 kilometers or 35-45 minutes from down town. The Siem Reap International Airport is only 5 kilometers or 15 minutes to town center. The Sihanoukville International Airport is only 20 kilometers or 30 minutes to city center. There are always taxis, tuk-tuks and motodups awaiting and available for arriving passengers. There are only three cities in the Kingdom of Cambodia have domestic air services: Phnom Penh city, Siem Reap city and Sihanoukville.
Bus
There are a many of bus companies providing transportation between Phnom Penh and the provinces that have better road and connect with Phnom Penh. All buses are air-conditioned and equipped with Video TV, Wi-Fi. The average travel speed of the buses is about 80 kilometers per hour. Bus stations are mostly located around Phsa Thmey (New Central market) area and Riverside.
The cheapest option to travel in Cambodia is to travel using the bus. The buses in Cambodia has 2 types, called local/city buses, which often make trips between short distances and vip
buses, which often make long journeys. The latter tend to be comfortable and best of all is that you get the option to travel at night, which are called the sleep/night bus. There are many bus companies are offering this night bus.
CAN I BOOK BUS TICKETS IN CAMBODIA BY ONLINE - YES
As you see, it will be that easy now to book your tickets. For more information on how to book bus tickets in Cambodia we leave the following list of all connections between the main destinations in Cambodia and possible connections to both Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Phnom Penh City Bus
Phnom Penh City Bus is a municipal public transport system that serves Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The system opened to the public in September 2014 with 3 lines, other lines have been gradually added over the next several years, as of 2018, 11 lines run throughout the city. The system covers Prek Pnov (North), Ta Khmao (South), Chbar Ampov (East), and Special Economic Zone (West), there are plans to stretch the network outward.
The fare for the public buses is KHR1,500 (USD0.37) per voyage irrespective of distance. Only local currency Riel is
Boat
There are eight boat companies currently providing services between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and one boat company operating Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. Since there is limited numbers of passenger travel, boat companies are taking turn to cruise, one company a day. 7:00AM is the departure time and half hour shall be arrived prior to the departure. Ticket shall be bought at least one-day advance for the assured seat but it is also available at location. All boats are equipped with air-conditioner, toilet and Video TV. Enjoy
your ride, experience your journey with rooftop and you will have the benefit of spectacular scenery and see the true Cambodian villagers.
Taxis, Motor Taxis, Reumork or Cyclo
The taxi costs from 5$-7$ from the 20-50 minutes or 20$-30$ per day ride into and within the city center. Cheaper, faster and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2 in town. For transfer from hotel to airport costs from 8$-10$ per way and you can find it at most hotels and travel agencies near by you.
At the moment, most tourists can find the easy way by taking the REUMORK (Tri-cycle motor) or Cyclo (Tri-cycle) at any where in city with cheap price.
Cyclo is charged in cheapest price and it is most used by many tourists who wanted to visit city slowly. For taxi to province, you can find it around Phsar Thmei (New Central market) or Phsar Deum Ker or at any travel agents.
Train
The Royal Railway now is providing train from Phnom Penh to Takeo, Kampot and Sihanoukville and v.v every weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays. It is available only 74 – 76 seats for passengers.
The train will take about 7 hours from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. The schedules are subject to change without prior notice, so you must check with the company before you travel. The ticket can be
purchased at Phnom Penh in Railway Station with cost 6$ to Kampot and 7$ to Sihanoukville. Tickete office will be open from 08:00 till 16:30 each weekday and 06:00 to 12:00 each weekend. They are in the process to open up passenger sales at Takeo, Kampot and Sihanouk Ville soon.
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