Phnom Penh <> Poipet Bus

by

The bus journey from Phnom Penh to Poipet takes around 7-9 hrs covering some 460 km. There are several different companies offering a choice of mini-van, coach, and sleeper bus (hotel bus), and luxury sleeper bus.

Poipet is the location of the Cambodia/Thai border which is open from 7 AM to 10 PM. Although, be mindful that later at night it will be difficult to find onward connections. If you wish to stay overnight in Poipet or Anranyprathet I will suggest a couple of places further below.

Phnom Penh to Poipet Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 1:00 10:00 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 1:00 10:00 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 4:00 11:00 7 16
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 4:00 11:00 7 16
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 5:00 12:00 7 16
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 6:00 13:00 7 16
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 6:30 13:30 7 16
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 6:30 13:30 7 16
Sorya Express Phnom Penh Poipet BUS 42 6:30 14:30 8 9
Capitol Tours Phnom Penh Poipet Bus 6:30 14:30 8 11
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 7:00 14:00 7 16
Cambotra Express Phnom Penh Poipet Toyota Van 7:00 14:00 7 13 – 14
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet 11 seat Minibus 8:00 15:00 7 16
Cambotra Express Phnom Penh Poipet Toyota Van 8:00 15:00 7 13 – 14
Capitol Tours Phnom Penh Poipet Bus 8:00 16:00 8 11
Cambodia Post VIP Van Phnom Penh Poipet Toyota Van 9:00 16:00 7 12
Capitol Tours Phnom Penh Poipet Bus 10:00 18:00 8 11
Capitol Tours Phnom Penh Poipet Bus 12:30 20:30 8 11
Cambotra Express Phnom Penh Poipet Toyota Van 13:00 20:00 7 13 – 14
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 20:00 5:00 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 20:30 5:30 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 20:30 5:30 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Luxury Hotel Bus 20:45 5:45 9 17/ 17
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Luxury Hotel Bus 21:00 6:00 9 17/ 17
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 21:15 6:15 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 21:30 6:30 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Luxury Hotel Bus 21:45 6:45 9 17/ 17
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 22:00 7:00 9 12/ 12
Virak Buntham VET Phnom Penh Poi Pet Hotel Bus 22:00 7:00 9 12/ 12

 

 

Poipet to Phnom Penh Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Capitol Tours Poipet Phnom Penh Bus 6:30 14:30 8 11
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh 11 seat Minibus 7:00 15:00 8 15
Cambotra Express Poipet Phnom Penh Toyota Van 7:00 14:00 7 13 – 14
Cambotra Express Poipet Phnom Penh Toyota Van 8:00 15:00 7 13 – 14
Capitol Tours Poipet Phnom Penh Bus 8:00 16:00 8 11
Capitol Tours Poipet Phnom Penh Bus 9:00 17:00 8 11
Capitol Tours Poipet Phnom Penh Bus 10:30 18:30 8 11
Cambotra Express Poipet Phnom Penh Toyota Van 13:00 20:00 7 13 – 14
Capitol Tours Poipet Phnom Penh Bus 13:45 21:45 8 11
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh 11 seat Minibus 14:00 21:30 7:30 15
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh Hotel Bus 19:30 4:30 9 11/ 11
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh 2+2, Hotel Bus (40 seats.) 19:30 4:00 8:30 21/ 21
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh Hotel Bus 20:30 5:30 9 11/ 11
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh Luxury Hotel Bus 21:00 6:00 9 15/ 15
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh Hotel Bus 21:30 6:30 9 11/ 11
Virak Buntham VET Poi Pet Phnom Penh Hotel Bus 22:30 7:30 9 11/ 11

 

 

Bus Operators and Stations

Sorya Express
https://ppsoryatransport.com.kh

Phnom Penh: Charles de Gaulle Blvd (217), Phnom Penh
Poipet: Street 5, Palelay Village, Poipet

Virak Buntham VET
http://www.virakbuntham.com

Phnom Penh: Preah Sisowath Quay, Riverside, Phnom Penh
Poipet: At the border roundabout near Star Coffee, Poipet

Capitol Tours
http://www.capitoltourscambodia.com

Phnom Penh: St 111, Phnom Penh
Poipet: NR5, Poipet

Cambodia Post VIP Van
http://cambodiapost.post

Phnom Penh: Street 13 (corner of 102) Phnom Penh
Poipet: Cambodia Post Bank, Poipet

Cambotra Express

Phnom Penh: 480, St. 128 (Kampuchea Krom Blvd), Phnom Penh
Poipet: Near Poipet Border

 

Places to Stay in Poipet

 

Holiday Poipet – This is one of the casino hotels located between the two borders. It has recently been renovated and is clean and modern.
Lee Hotel & Spa – It’s a brand new hotel offering pool, jacuzzi, and sauna.

 

Places to stay in Aranyprathet

Note: Aranyprathet has a LOT more accommodation options than Poipet. Here are just two value picks.

Border Hotel – Located just steps away from the border and Rongklue Market and bus station. It’s clean, modern, and there is a small shopping mall across the street.
My Room By Sermsub – Located in the central area of Aranyprathet near to the train station and bus station. Clean and modern with small gym and pool table.

 

Top Five Things to do in Phnom Penh

  • Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
  • Explore ancient artifacts at the National Museum of Cambodia
  • Visit the Genocide Museum
  • Explore a Cambodian market at Psar Thmei
  • Join in the hustle and bustle at Russian Market

More activities & things to do in Phnom Penh

 

Top Five Central Places to Stay in Phnom Penh

 

The Plantation Urban Resort and Spa – Located close to the Royal Palace the four-star hotel features two pools, two restaurants, fitness center, spa and massage, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and bar.
SUN & MOON, Urban Hotel – It’s almost worth staying just for the rooftop infinity pool and bar, other features of the four-star hotel include gym, steam and sauna, spa and massage services, and restaurant.
VMANSION Boutique Hotel – A small boutique four-star hotel with pool, restaurant, and great location.
Lavanya Boutique Hotel – Easy walk to Riverside and many attractions/restaurants this modern four-star boutique hotel offers swimming pool and restaurant.
Okay Boutique Hotel – Four-star hotel with a beautiful rooftop pool, spa, massage, restaurant, and bar. Great location and good value.

 

 

 

Get the Ultimate Passport to Exploring Siem Reap

Essential Siem Reap

Essential Siem Reap - City & Temples 2026

by Rodney C. LHuillier | Paperback - 327 pages

Designed especially for short-term visitors, packed with local info and deeper insight, this guide puts you on the fast track to ticking off the city’s highlights & attractions, and local foods, with comprehensive info on the must-see temples of ancient Angkor. Read More

Get it now on Amazon.
Essential Siem Reap explorer edition

Essential Siem Reap - Explorer Edition 2026

by Rodney C. LHuillier | Paperback - 503 Pages

Written for history explorers, culture seekers, and long-stay adventurers alike. It includes everything in Essential Siem Reap, plus expanded details on history, ancient art, architecture, all the remote temple highlights found in the outer districts, and more. Read More

Get it now on Amazon.