Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected]

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Bus

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The bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh takes between 5 – 7 hrs covering some 320km. There is a range of options including night and day buses, and bus types ranging from mini-van through to coach. See here for bus schedules from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.   Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Bus … Read more

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 … Read more

Sihanoukville to Bangkok Bus

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There are several options for getting from Sihanoukville to Bangkok, including a night bus that crosses the border at Poipet/Aranyprathet or alternatively a faster day bus that crosses the border at Cham Yeam/Hat Lek border. Sihanoukville to Bangkok Bus Schedule Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD) Virak … Read more

Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Bus

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The journey via bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville bus takes around 4 to 5 hours covering some 230km. Bus options include mini-vans, mini-bus, and coach available via several companies departing from 12.30 AM and then 6.30 AM through to through to 4.30 PM.   Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Bus Schedule   Operator Depart from Arrive … Read more

Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh Bus

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From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh the bus takes around 4 to 5 hours covering some 230km. Bus options include mini-vans, mini-bus, and coach available via several companies departing from 7 AM through to 7 PM.     Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD) Capitol Tours … Read more

Siem Reap <> Sihanoukville Bus

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Heading from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, or vice-versa? Here are the bus schedules for this popular route. Siem Reap as you know is home to the temples of Angkor and around 560 km and 10-12 hours away by bus is Sihanoukville, the famous coastal beach city. After the schedules I’ll share my tips for the … Read more

Phnom Penh to Bangkok (Thailand) Bus

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The journey from Phnom Penh to Bangkok by bus takes anywhere from 11 to 16 hours covering some 700 km depending on the service used with the night buses generally being the fastest option. They cross the border into Thailand at the Poipet (Cambodia)/Aranyprathet (Thailand) border.     Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart … Read more

Siem Reap to Poipet Bus

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Here’s how to easily get from Siem Reap to Poipet and vice versa. Siem Reap is home to the temples of Angkor and a popular international tourist destination for that reason. Poipet is a small city on Cambodia’s border with Thailand and a popular border crossing point for those heading to and from Bangkok and … Read more

Cambodia: What to Know Before You Go

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Cambodia is fast becoming a hot destination not only for holiday-makers but also for long-stay expats. Long stayers can be broken into several categories including the ones unable to afford a reasonable life in their home country, the retiree with limited funds, the sexpat, the digital nomad, the volunteer, English teachers and the business savvy … Read more

Siem Reap: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

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Update 2022: This post has been superseded, please see the latest version here Being home to the amazing UNESCO-listed ancient ruins that are Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is one of Cambodia’s key destinations for travelers. It’s also a vibrant city and one, due to the massive volumes of international tourists, and the ones who fell … Read more