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Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City overland
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City overland
Time: 4-9 hours
You have two options; road or boat. Which is more comfortable depends on the state of the road;
when good, buses are excellent and fast, and boats deteriorate from lack of custom; when bad,
boats become the preferred option. The road is steadily gaining the upper hand in terms of
convenience, but taking the boat gives you the opportunity to travel across Southeast Asia's largest inland lake, the Tonle Sap, and see the people living around and (literally) on the lake.
Boat: A daily catamaran service from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh may be in operation, depending on the season and the state of the road. Older diesel boats limp across the Tonle Sap the rest of the time. These boats' safety record is rather patchy, and in dry season they may not be able to pass beneath Kampong Chhnang at the foot of the lake (in which case you'll end up on another bus) -- but you won't see the Tonle Sap another way. Most hotels can sell you tickets and it will include minibus transfer from your hotel to the port of departure (90 mins). The price for anyone with a white face is a whopping $25+ USD.
Bus/taxi: The road from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh has been recently resurfaced; in March 2007 modern a/c coaches did the trip in four hours with lunch included. As with any road in Cambodia, however, maintenance is patchy and the situation can deteriorate after only a few seasons. Check with your hotel or a travel agency in Siem Reap for up-to-date information. There are many bus companies making the journey including Mekong Express, Capitol, and Angkor express. Prices are about $4 to $10 USD.
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