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 time | Arrive Time (est.) | Travel Time (est.) | Fare (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 1:00 | 14:00 | 13 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 1:00 | 13:00 | 12 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 4:00 | 16:00 | 12 | 28 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 5:00 | 17:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 5:00 | 17:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Nattakan Transport | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Direct Bus 38 seats | 6:00 | 17:00 | 11 | 26 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 6:00 | 18:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 6:00 | 18:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Sorya Express | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | BUS 42 | 6:30 | 21:30 | 15 | 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 6:30 | 18:30 | 12 | 28 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 7:00 | 19:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 7:00 | 19:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 2+2, Seater (44 seats.) | 7:30 | 23:45 | 16:15 | 29 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 8:00 | 20:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | 11 seat Minibus | 8:00 | 20:00 | 12 | 30 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 20:00 | 13:00 | 17 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 20:00 | 8:00 | 12 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 20:30 | 13:00 | 16:30 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 20:30 | 6:30 | 10 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Luxury Hotel Bus | 21:00 | 9:00 | 12 | 28/ 28 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 21:15 | 12:15 | 15 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 21:15 | 9:15 | 12 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 21:30 | 10:30 | 13 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 21:30 | 9:30 | 12 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Luxury Hotel Bus | 21:45 | 9:45 | 12 | 28/ 28 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 22:00 | 14:00 | 16 | 23/ 23 |
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Hotel Bus | 22:00 | 10:00 | 12 | 23/ 23 |
Bus Operators and Stations
Virak Buntham VET
http://www.virakbuntham.com
Phnom Penh: Preah Sisowath Quay, Riverside, Phnom Penh
Bangkok: near Pratunam Market, Bangkok, Thailand
Nattakan Transport
https://www.facebook.com/Nattakan-Cambodia..
Phnom Penh: near Airport, Phnom Penh
Bangkok: Mochit 2 bus terminal Bangkok
Sorya Express
https://ppsoryatransport.com.kh
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
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