Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Efficient Volak and her team are a great option for bus tickets (no commission) and the
like. In the heart of all the action on St 278.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Many international air services run to/from Phnom Penh. Domestically,
Cambodia Angkor
flies four to six times daily to Siem Reap (about US$100, 30 minutes) and three times a
week to Sihanoukville (about US$120, 30 minutes).
BOAT
Between August and March, speedboats depart daily to Siem Reap (US$35, five to six
hours) at 7am from the tourist boat dock at the eastern end of St 104, but the tickets are
overpriced compared with the bus.
Following the Mekong to Chau Doc in Vietnam is a gorgeous way to go.
BUS
All major towns in Cambodia, plus regional hubs Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
and Pakse, are accessible by air-conditioned bus from Phnom Penh. Most buses leave
from company offices, which are generally clustered around Psar Thmei or located near
the corner of St 106 and Sisowath Quay.
Not all buses are created equal. Buses run by Capitol Tour and Phnom Penh Sorya are
usually among the cheapest. Giant Ibis runs upscale 'VIP' buses with plenty of legroom
and dysfunctional wi-fi, but they are about double the average price. Virak Buntham is the
night bus specialist.
Most of the long-distance buses drop off and pick up in major towns along the way,
such as Kompong Thom en route to Siem Reap, Pursat on the way to Battambang, or
Kompong Cham en route to Kratie. However, the full fare is usually charged anyway.
Another popular bus route is to Ho Chi Minh City.
GST
(US Liang Express Bus;
023-218114; 13 St 142)
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