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Cambodia buses: day coaches, night sleepers and vans
Buses and vans are the main way to travel in Cambodia. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap takes about 6 hours from about USD 9, Kampot or Sihanoukville 3 to 4 hours, Battambang 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, and Ho Chi Minh City 6 to 7 hours across the border. Night sleepers run Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to the coast. Each company leaves from its own office, so check the address on your ticket.
Cambodian buses at a glance
| Operator | Giant Ibis, Larryta, Virak Buntham, Capitol, Cambolink21, Kimseng and others |
|---|---|
| Stations and terminals | Each company's own office; Giant Ibis on Street 106 in Phnom Penh |
| Luggage | Giant Ibis: 20 kg on its route pages, up to 25 kg in its terms; go by your ticket |
Main bus routes, times and fares
From Phnom Penh
Times are the companies' own timetables; fares were sold online for October 2026, one adult.
| Route | Time on the road | Example departures | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh ⇄ Siem Reap | About 6 h | Giant Ibis 08:45, 09:45, 12:30; night 22:30, 23:00 | About USD 9 |
| Phnom Penh ⇄ Kampot | 3 to 4 h | Giant Ibis 08:00, 14:45; vans through the day | About USD 6 by van |
| Phnom Penh ⇄ Sihanoukville | About 3 to 4 h | Giant Ibis 07:45; back 13:30, 19:00 | About USD 18 |
| Phnom Penh ⇄ Battambang | 4 h 30 min to 5 h | Giant Ibis 08:45; Larryta vans from 09:00 | About USD 10 |
| Phnom Penh ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City | 6 to 7 h with the border | Giant Ibis 04:45, 08:00, 09:45 | About USD 24 |
From Siem Reap and Battambang
| Route | Time on the road | Example departures | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap ⇄ Battambang | About 3 h | Giant Ibis 08:30, 13:30 each way | About USD 8 by van |
| Siem Reap → Sihanoukville | About 11 h overnight | Giant Ibis 22:00 | |
| Siem Reap → Kampot | About 11 h overnight | Giant Ibis night bus | |
| Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh City | About 12 h overnight | Giant Ibis 22:00, via Bavet | |
| Battambang → Sihanoukville | About 9 h overnight | Virak Buntham 22:00, 22:30 | About USD 20 |
| Battambang → Kampot | About 10 h 30 min overnight | Saly VIP 22:45, 23:25 | About USD 22 |
Giant Ibis's Siem Reap to Kampot night bus is listed with two different departure times on its own site, so take the time on your ticket. Prices change with the date, the company and the seat.
Across the borders
- Vietnam: buses from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City cross at Bavet and Mộc Bài; vans from Kampot and Kep cross to Hà Tiên at Prek Chak. See the Cambodia–Vietnam border guide.
- Laos: buses and vans from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh reach Stung Treng and the Trapeang Kriel crossing for Pakse and the 4000 Islands; see the Cambodia–Laos border guide.
- Thailand: the land border is closed, so no bus crosses it; see the Cambodia–Thailand border guide.
Night buses, vans, tickets and luggage
Day bus, night sleeper or van
- Day coaches (Giant Ibis, Capitol, Virak Buntham and others) stop for a meal or a rest break. Giant Ibis gives each passenger water and a pastry and has Wi-Fi that drops out in the countryside.
- Night sleepers have flat berths instead of seats. On Giant Ibis's Phnom Penh–Siem Reap night bus there is a toilet on board, a pillow and blanket, berths of about 1.8 m (one 2 m berth at the back), no passenger stops and a short driver change at Kampong Thom. Giant Ibis does not pick up from hotels for night buses.
- Vans (Larryta, Kimseng, EVGo and others) seat 8 to 15 and are often the fastest choice: Phnom Penh to Kampot in about 3 hours, Battambang in 4 hours 30 minutes.
Where buses leave from
There is no single bus station in Phnom Penh: each company leaves from its own office, and the address is on the ticket. Giant Ibis uses its terminal on Street 106 by the Night Market; Capitol leaves from near Orussey market. Some companies pick up free from partner hotels on day services. In Battambang, many vans end at Boeng Chhuk bus station rather than in the centre. Tuk-tuks wait at most offices; see the tuk-tuk guide.
Tickets and luggage
Buy online, at the company's office or through your guesthouse. Keep the e-ticket on your phone; Giant Ibis asks for the ticket or an ID to board.
Rules differ by company and even within one. Giant Ibis's route pages say 20 kg of luggage and 30 minutes before departure; its terms say one carry-on plus up to two stored bags of 25 kg in all, and 35 minutes. Its tickets are non-refundable but can be changed once, with 24 hours' notice. A ticket bought from a booking site follows that site's conditions, so read them before paying.
From the airports
- Phnom Penh (KTI): the Airport Express city bus runs daily from 05:30 to 23:30 into the centre; see the Phnom Penh airport guide.
- Siem Reap (SAI): the airport shuttle costs USD 8 each way to its town station on Makara Road; see the Siem Reap airport guide.
Bus companies
| Operator | Where it runs | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Ibis Transport | Domestic Cambodia and Vietnam; Thailand suspension handled separately | Running |
Bus journeys in both directions
Cambodia bus questions
How do I book a bus ticket in Cambodia?
Online, at the bus company's office or through your hotel or guesthouse. Most companies email an e-ticket you can show on your phone; the departure office is printed on it.
Which is the best night bus in Cambodia?
It depends on the route. On Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Giant Ibis's night bus has a toilet, a pillow and blanket and no passenger stops; Larryta also sells sleepers on the route, about 6 hours, from about USD 18 for October 2026. Giant Ibis does not pick up from hotels for night buses, so get to the office yourself.
Where is the bus station in Phnom Penh?
There is no single one. Each company leaves from its own office; Giant Ibis is on Street 106 by the Night Market. The departure address is printed on your ticket.
How much luggage can I take on a Cambodian bus?
It depends on the company. Giant Ibis's route pages say 20 kg; its terms allow one carry-on and up to two stored bags of 25 kg in all. Check the rule printed on your ticket.
Can I take a bus from Cambodia to Thailand?
Not for now: the land border is closed, so no bus crosses it. Fly from Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, or go overland through Laos; see the Cambodia–Thailand border guide.
Is there a bus from Cambodia to Vietnam?
Yes. Buses run from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City in 6 to 7 hours via Bavet, from about USD 24 for October 2026, and Giant Ibis runs a night bus from Siem Reap. Bavet accepts Cambodia's e-visa; see Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City.
Bus timetables and company rules
- Giant Ibis: timetable
- Giant Ibis: ticket and luggage conditions
- Giant Ibis: phnom penh to siem reap
- Giant Ibis: phnom penh to kampot
- Giant Ibis: phnom penh to sihanoukville
- Giant Ibis: Phnom Penh to Battambang
- Giant Ibis: siem reap to battambang
- Giant Ibis: phnom penh to ho chi minh
- Techo International Airport: Airport Express Bus
- Siem Reap Airport Bus: timetable and stations