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Getting to and around Phnom Penh
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.
Phnom Penh at a glance
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Techo International Airport (KTI)
Techo International Airport (KTI) is Phnom Penh's airport, about 20 km south of the city centre. Flights are booked under the code KTI.
Taxi or app. Standard taxis and the Grab, WowNow and PassApp apps; the airport gives about USD 10 to 20 per car to the city, depending on where you are going and the traffic.
Airport Express bus. Run by Phnom Penh City Bus, daily from 05:30 to 23:30, between the airport and Kouch Kanong Circle bus station along Hun Sen Boulevard and Monivong Boulevard. It stops at AEON Mall Mean Chey, Bred Bank on Hun Sen Boulevard, the Royal University of Law and Economics, and Canadia Garden in front of the railway station.
Car rental counters are in the arrival hall.
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 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 and Phnom Penh to Kampot.
To Battambang. Giant Ibis at 08:45 by its timetable, or the train on the northern line; the Battambang guide and the train guide 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 covers the crossings and visas.
Around town. For tuk-tuks, remorks and ride apps, see the tuk-tuk guide.
Where the buses and trains leave
Giant Ibis Phnom Penh
Giant Ibis's terminal on Street 106, Sangkat Doun Penh, by the Night Market. Its buses to Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Ho Chi Minh City leave from here; be there 30 minutes before departure.
Phnom Penh Railway Station
Royal Railway's central station in Sras Chork, Daun Penh. Trains leave here for Takeo, Kampot and Sihanoukville on the southern line, and for Battambang on the northern line. The Airport Express bus stops in front of it, at Canadia Garden.
Routes from Phnom Penh
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 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.