Cambodia by bus
Traveling by bus in Cambodia is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Cambodia cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Cambodia
In Cambodia intercity buses are available on more than 75 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 56 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Cambodia intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Phnom Penh - Siem Reap or Phnom Penh - Kampot can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 75 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Cambodia. Below you will find some of the most popular Cambodia travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
Travel Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Travel Siem Reap to Battambang
Travel Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Travel Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Travel Battambang to Phnom Penh
Travel Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh
Travel Kampot to Sihanoukville
Travel Sihanoukville to Siem Reap
Travel Battambang to Siem Reap
Travel Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville
Airport buses in Cambodia
If you are flying to Cambodia you will land in one of 3 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Cambodia airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Phnom Penh (Airport)
Siem Reap (Airport)
Sihanoukville (Airport)
Domestic airports:
Battambang (Airport)
Krakor (Airport)
Stung Treng (Airport)
Bus companies in Cambodia
There are over 40 bus companies operating in Cambodia. 27 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 0 bus companies offer bus rental and 0 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 5 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.27 intercity bus companies operating in Cambodia are very different in size. The largest Cambodia company Virak Buntham Express connects more than 17 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company TCT Thy Socheata Express only has service to 1 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Cambodia. Full list of bus companies in Cambodia can be found here.
Bus stations in Cambodia
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Cambodia there is a total of 11 bus stations, below we have listed 1 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Cambodia click here.
Hire a coach in Cambodia
Cambodia bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Cambodia. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Cambodia:
FAQ about buses in Cambodia
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