Siem Reap <> Bangkok Bus

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The bus from Bangkok (Thailand to Siem Reap (Cambodia) takes around 7-10 hrs covering some 400km +. Buses cross the Cambodia/Thai border at Poipet/Aranyprathet and most companies will guide you through the visa process albeit relatively straightforward especially going KH/Thai bar the long lines.

Crossing from Thai/KH you will need to get a visa on arrival at the Poipet border. Again, the operator should assist with this and may charge a small fee ($5) for assisting. Otherwise, after exiting Thailand just enter the visa office and pay $30 USD for a tourist visa + your photo. Then proceed through customs and reboard your bus.

Siem Reap to Bangkok Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap Bangkok 2+1, Luxury Coach (28 seats.) 0:30 13:30 13 23
Hang Tep Express Siem Reap Bangkok BUS 42 2:00 11:00 9 16
Giant Ibis Siem Reap Bangkok BUS 42 7:45 15:45 8 32
Nattakan Transport Siem Reap Bangkok Direct Bus 38 seats 8:00 15:00 7 28
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap Bangkok 2+2, Seater (44 seats.) 8:00 20:00 12 18
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap Bangkok 2+2, Seater (44 seats.) 8:00 18:30 10:30 17
Capitol Tours Siem Reap Bangkok Bus 8:00 17:00 9 11
Nattakan Transport Siem Reap Bangkok Direct Bus 38 seats 9:00 16:00 7 28
Hang Tep Express Siem Reap Bangkok VAN Toyota 15 Seat 11:30 20:30 9 15

 

Bangkok to Siem Reap Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Giant Ibis Bangkok Siem Reap BUS 42 7:45 15:45 8 32
Nattakan Transport Bangkok Siem Reap Direct Bus 38 seats 9:00 16:00 7 28
Nattakan Transport Bangkok Siem Reap Direct Bus 38 seats 8:00 15:00 7 28
Virak Buntham VET Bangkok Siem Reap 2+1, Luxury Coach (28 seats.) 1:00 11:00 10 23
Virak Buntham VET Bangkok Siem Reap 2+2, Seater (44 seats.) 9:00 20:00 11 18

Bus Operators and Stations

Virak Buntham VET virakbuntham.com

Nattakan Transport fb.com/Nattakan..

Capital Tours  capitoltours.com

Hang Tep

Giant Ibis giantibis.com

 

Top Five Things to do in Bangkok

  • Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Prakeaw, and Wat Aran
  • Explore the pedestrian streets inc. Khao San Road or for the more adventurous, Soi Cowboy.
  • Explore and eat your way through Chinatown Market
  • Go shopping and check out the aquarium at Siam Paragon
  • Visit The Bangkok National Museum

 

Top Five Central Places to Stay in Bangkok under $50 USD

Aspira Sukhumvit  – The four-star hotel offers up some great value with its very central location being less than a minutes walk to BTS Nana Skytrain Station, with shopping, restaurants, and nightlife all nearby.
Thanabhumi – Apartment rooms that are modern and clean. There is also a shared kitchen and laundry facilities. Located near Khao San Road.
Folk Poshtel Asok – A brand new modern hostel offering shared and private rooms.
Kinnon Hostel  – A modern hostel and co-working space offering comfortable clean options inc shared and private from around $10 and up. Located near BTS Sala Daeng station.
First Inn Bangkok – Basic dorm and private rooms from $5 and up located 5-minutes walk from On Nut BTS Skytrain Station.

 

Top Five Things to do in Siem Reap

  • Explore Angkor Archeological Park inc. Angkor Wat
  • Explore Kbal Spean and Kulen Mountain
  • Explore the ancient temple Beng Mealea
  • Watch Phare Circus
  • Explore Pub Street, the local nightlife & cuisine

More attractions and things to do in Siem Reap

 

Top Five Central Places to Stay in Siem Reap

 

Chateau d’Angkor La Residence – Four-star hotel that is centrally located in the Old French Quarter, Chateau d’Angkor La Residence features an outdoor saltwater swimming pool, great restaurant, and bar. It’s away from the noise on a sleepy, leafy, peaceful street.
Somadevi Residence – The five-star Somadevi Residence features outdoor and indoor swimming pools, fitness center, spa and wellness center, sauna, jacuzzi, restaurant, and bar.
Koulen Hotel – The five-star Koulen Hotel is located near the new Heritage Mall which features many cafe, bakery, and coffee shops. The hotel features swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and bar.
Aroma Angkor Boutique Hotel – The new four-star hotel features swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and bar. Its location on Taphul Road has lots of little cafes, bakeries, and a new supermarket at the end of the street.
Hima Boutique – Great Value pick – its half the price or less of those listed above yet still four-star offering swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and bar. It’s also located on Taphul Road.

 

Other ways to go between Bangkok and Siem Reap

Flight
You can take a direct flight from either Bangkok International Airport (BKK – Suvarnabhumi) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Bangkok to Siem Reap International Airport (REP). Flight time from either is around 65 minutes. Airlines servicing this route include with fares in USD

Thai Smile – has daily flights from around $60 between BKK and REP

Bangkok Airways – has daily flights from BKK to REP for $95 and up

Air Asia – has daily flights from DMK to REP from around $50

 

Train

There is no rail service at present between Bangkok and Cambodia. There is a rail service which departs Bangkok and terminates at the Thai/Cambodia border at Aranyprathet from where you can cross the border then take a bus between Poipet and Siem Reap

Thai Railway – http://www.railway.co.th

Bangkok to Aranyprathet Train Timetable (Fares in Thai Baht)
Train Number
Type
Bangkok
Departure
Aranyaprathet
Arrive
Fares
1
 275
Ordinary
5:55
11:35
First Class: 222
Second Class: 111
Third Class: 48
2
279
Ordinary
13:05
17:35
First Class: 222
Second Class: 111
Third Class: 48

 
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Aranyprathet to Bangkok Train Timetable (Fares in Thai Baht)
Train Number
Type
Aranyaprathet
Departure
Bangkok
Arrive
Fares
1
 280
Ordinary
6:40
12:05
First Class: 222
Second Class: 111
Third Class: 48
2
276
Ordinary
13:55
19:40
First Class: 222
Second Class: 111
Third Class: 48
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