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# Getting to and around Phnom Penh

## Short Answer

Flights land at Techo International Airport (KTI), about 20 km south of the centre: USD 10 to 20 by taxi or Grab, or the Airport Express bus from 05:30 to 23:30. Buses link Phnom Penh with Siem Reap in about 6 hours and Ho Chi Minh City in 6 to 7, and trains run to Kampot and Sihanoukville.

## Quick Facts

- Airport: Techo International Airport (KTI), about 20 km south of the centre
- Usual way in: Flight to KTI; bus to a company terminal; train to the central railway station
- Stations and terminals: Giant Ibis on Street 106 (Night Market); Phnom Penh railway station, Daun Penh
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Confidence: medium

## Arriving by air, bus or train

**By air.** Flights land at **Techo International Airport (KTI)**, about 20 km south of the centre; see the airport section below and the [Phnom Penh airport guide](/phnom-penh-airport/).

**From Siem Reap.** About 6 hours by bus, day or overnight, from about USD 9 sold online for October 2026; see [Phnom Penh to Siem Reap](/phnom-penh-to-siem-reap/).

**From Ho Chi Minh City.** About 6 to 7 hours by bus via Moc Bai and Bavet, from about USD 24; see [Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City](/phnom-penh-to-ho-chi-minh-city/).

**From the coast.** Buses from Sihanoukville take about 3 hours, the train 6 hours 36 minutes; from Kampot about 4 hours by train or bus.

## Leaving Phnom Penh: buses, trains and the border

**North to Siem Reap and Angkor.** Giant Ibis by day at 08:45, 09:45 and 12:30 and by night at 22:30 and 23:00, plus Larryta and others; about 6 hours. [Phnom Penh to Siem Reap](/phnom-penh-to-siem-reap/) has the details.

**South to the coast.** The train leaves at 07:00 for Kampot (USD 10) and Sihanoukville (USD 12); Giant Ibis buses leave at 07:45 for Sihanoukville and at 08:00 and 14:45 for Kampot. See [Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville](/phnom-penh-to-sihanoukville/) and [Phnom Penh to Kampot](/phnom-penh-to-kampot/).

**To Battambang.** Giant Ibis at 08:45 by its timetable, or the train on the northern line; the [Battambang guide](/battambang/) and the [train guide](/train/) cover both.

**To Vietnam.** Giant Ibis leaves at 04:45, 08:00 and 09:45 for Ho Chi Minh City, crossing at Bavet; the [Cambodia–Vietnam border guide](/cambodia-vietnam-border/) covers the crossings and visas.

**Around town.** For tuk-tuks, remorks and ride apps, see the [tuk-tuk guide](/tuk-tuk/).

## Getting to Phnom Penh: what people ask

### How far is Techo airport from Phnom Penh?

About 20 km south of the city centre. A taxi or Grab costs about USD 10 to 20 by the airport's own figures, depending on the destination and traffic.

### Is there a bus from Phnom Penh airport to the city?

Yes. The Airport Express bus runs daily from 05:30 to 23:30 between Techo airport and Kouch Kanong Circle bus station, stopping at Canadia Garden in front of the railway station.

### What is the airport code for Phnom Penh?

KTI, for Techo International Airport, the city's airport.

### How do I get from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap?

By bus, about 6 hours, day or overnight, from about USD 9 sold online for October 2026. Flights take under an hour from about USD 88.

### Is there a train from Phnom Penh?

Yes, on two lines: south through Takeo and Kampot to Sihanoukville, with the 07:00 train for October 2026, and north to Battambang. The [train guide](/train/) covers stations and tickets.

### Where do buses leave from in Phnom Penh?

From each company's own terminal or office, not one bus station. Giant Ibis uses Street 106 by the Night Market.

## Where this comes from

1. [Techo International Airport: ground transport — operator](https://www.techoairport.com.kh/transportation)
2. [Techo International Airport: Airport Express Bus — operator](https://www.techoairport.com.kh/transportation/public)
3. [Royal Railway Cambodia: passenger service — operator](https://royalrailway.com.kh/passenger_train)
4. [Giant Ibis: timetable — operator](https://www.giantibis.com/schedule)
5. [Giant Ibis: phnom penh to siem reap — operator](https://www.giantibis.com/routes/phnom-penh-to-siem-reap)

## Routes and guides from Phnom Penh

- [Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus or flight](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/phnom-penh-to-siem-reap/)
- [Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by bus or train](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/phnom-penh-to-sihanoukville/)
- [Phnom Penh to Kampot by train or bus](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/phnom-penh-to-kampot/)
- [Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City by bus](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/phnom-penh-to-ho-chi-minh-city/)
- [Techo International Airport: getting to Phnom Penh](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/phnom-penh-airport/)
- [Cambodia trains: routes, timetable and tickets](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/train/)
- [Crossing between Cambodia and Vietnam: borders, buses and visas](https://cambodiatransportguide.com/cambodia-vietnam-border/)