Siem Reap <> Ho Chi Minh Bus

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The bus journey from Siem Reap (Cambodia) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) takes around 10 to 16 hours depending on the bus service. This can be mostly due to the bus arriving outside border operating hours, border crossing times, stops, and route. All buses cross the border at Bavet/Moc Bai. Cambodia offers visa on arrival although Vietnam does not.

Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh (HCMC) Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap HCMC Hotel Bus 0:05 12:05 12 21/ 21
Sorya Express Siem Reap HCMC BUS 42 6:30 16:30 10 19
Mekong Express Siem Reap HCMC BUS 42 7:30 18:30 11 20 – 22
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap HCMC Hotel Bus 19:00 11:00 16 22/ 22
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap HCMC Luxury Hotel Bus 22:30 13:30 15 23/ 23
Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap HCMC Hotel Bus 23:00 13:30 14:30 21/ 21
STT Express Siem Reap HCMC Bus-36 23:00 11:00 12 18

 

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to Siem Reap Bus Schedule

Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD)
Virak Buntham VET HCMC Siem Reap 2+2, Sleeper,AC (48 seats.) 0:30 14:30 14 16/ 16
Sorya Express HCMC Siem Reap BUS 42 6:30 16:30 10 19
Mekong Express HCMC Siem Reap BUS 42 7:00 19:00 12 20 – 22

 

Bus Operators and Stations

Virak Buntham VET virakbuntham.com

Mekong Express catmekongexpress.com

Sorya Express ppsorya.com.kh

 

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.

 

Top Five Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Explore the colonial architecture such as Central Post Office and Notre-Dame cathedral
  • Explore the markets, Binh Tay Market and Ben Thanh Market
  • Visit the Ho Chi Minh City Museum
  • Go bar hopping along Dong Khoi Street
  • Get a sky high view of the city from Saigon Skydeck

 

Top Five Central Places to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City under $50

 

Avanti Hotel – Three-star, modern and super clean, the hotel offers a great location being a short walk from Ben Thanh Market and the museum.
Bloom Saigon Hotel – Also located in District 1, the three star hotel that offers airport shuttle, small gym, and buffet breakfast with city views from $30 and up.
Gia Huy Hotel – Central location, breakfast included, some rooms have rain showers and some have spa baths.
Prei Nokor Hostel – Offers dorm beds from $9 and king rooms from $38. It’s very close to Ben Tranh Market, Mariamman Hindu Temple, Takashimaya Vietnam and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
JoJo Dorm – Great Value pick – semi-private capsule like bunk beds in a place that’s modern and clean. Rates from around $8.

 

Other ways to travel between Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon)

Flight

You can fly between Siem Reap International Airport (REP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and flight time is around 80 minutes. There are two airlines servicing this route.

Cambodia Angkor Air cambodiaangkorair.com Offering daily flights usually from around $120 via AT7 Turboprop or A320 Airbus

Vietnam Airlines vietnamairlines.com Offers daily flights from around $149 via Airbus A321-100/200 and they also codeshare with Cambodia Angkor Air so it might be an AT7 Turboprop.

Train

There is no train service or rail line running between Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

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