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Getting to and around Siem Reap
Flights land at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), well outside town: the official shuttle bus costs USD 8 to its station on 7 Makara Road, or take a taxi or Grab. Buses reach Phnom Penh in about 6 hours and Battambang in about 3. Land crossings to Thailand are suspended, so fly to Bangkok.
Siem Reap at a glance
| Airport | Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), well outside town |
|---|---|
| Usual way in | Flight to SAI; bus from Phnom Penh, Battambang, the coast, Ho Chi Minh City or southern Laos |
| Stations and terminals | Giant Ibis behind the Old Stadium; airport shuttle station on 7 Makara Road |
Arriving by air or bus
By air. Flights land at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), well outside town; see the airport section below and the Siem Reap airport guide.
From Phnom Penh. About 6 hours by bus, day or overnight, from about USD 9 sold online for October 2026; see Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
From Battambang. About 3 hours by Giant Ibis at 08:30 and 13:30, or by van; see Siem Reap to Battambang.
From Thailand. Land crossings between Thailand and Cambodia are suspended, so fly from Bangkok, or go overland through southern Laos in two to three days, as LaosBusTickets' Thailand to Cambodia overland guide explains. The Cambodia–Thailand border guide has the current position.
From Laos. Buses and vans run down from Pakse and the 4,000 Islands, changing vehicles at the border; see the Cambodia–Laos border guide.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is Siem Reap's airport, well outside town; travellers in 2025 and 2026 report close to an hour by car to the centre. Flights are booked under the code SAI.
Airport shuttle bus. USD 8 each way. After you leave the arrivals hall, follow the Airport Bus signs: the counter is on the left, and the buses stand about 80 m in front of the international exit. Buses leave the airport at 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00 and 22:00, and end at the shuttle's town station on 7 Makara Road, in front of ACE School.
Hotel transfers are not part of the bus ticket. The shuttle company offers a tuk-tuk from any hotel in town to its station for USD 2, and drops you free at hotels within 2 km of the station.
Taxi or Grab. The Grab pickup point is about 60 m from the international exit, and the tourist service centre is beside the exit. The airport publishes no taxi tariff, so agree the fare before you set off or use the price the app shows. A car is the quickest choice when you land after the last bus.
Leaving Siem Reap: buses, flights and the borders
To Phnom Penh. Giant Ibis by day at 08:45, 09:45 and 12:30 and by night at 22:00 and 22:30, plus Larryta and others; about 6 hours, with Giant Ibis at about USD 19 sold online for October 2026. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap covers both directions. A seasonal tourist boat, Cambodia River Express, has run between the two cities across the Tonle Sap lake at weekends when the water is high; confirm the next sailing with the operator before you plan around it.
To Battambang. Giant Ibis at 08:30 and 13:30, about 3 hours, for about USD 12 sold online for October 2026; vans from about USD 8. See Siem Reap to Battambang.
To the coast. Giant Ibis runs a night bus to Sihanoukville at 22:00, arriving about 08:00, and a night bus to Kampot of about 11 hours. For the islands, carry on by ferry from Sihanoukville; see the Sihanoukville guide and the Kampot guide.
To Vietnam. Giant Ibis's night bus leaves at 22:00 for Ho Chi Minh City, about 12 hours by its timetable, crossing at Bavet; for October 2026 buses were on sale from about USD 41, and flights from about USD 136. The Cambodia–Vietnam border guide covers visas and the crossing, and VietnamTransportGuide's Vietnam–Cambodia border page picks up on the Vietnamese side.
To Laos. Buses and vans leave at about 08:00 for Pakse, about 10 hours with a change of vehicle at the Nongnokkhene border, from about USD 39 sold online for October 2026. Travellers in 2025 and 2026 describe the crossing as straightforward. Check Lao visa rules before you go; LaosBusTickets' Pakse page covers onward buses in Laos.
To Thailand. Fly: Bangkok is about 1 hour 10 minutes from SAI, from about USD 111 sold online for October 2026. No buses to Bangkok were on sale, because the land border is suspended.
To Angkor and around town. Tuk-tuks, remorks and cars wait across town; the Angkor Wat guide covers tickets and getting to the temples, and the tuk-tuk guide covers tuk-tuks and ride apps.
Where the buses leave
Giant Ibis Siem Reap
Giant Ibis's terminal behind the Old Stadium, near Khmer Pub Street. Its buses to Phnom Penh and Battambang leave from here, and so do its night buses to Sihanoukville, Kampot and Ho Chi Minh City. Day buses pick up at partner hotels; night buses do not, so make your own way here 30 minutes before departure.
Siem Reap Airport Bus town station
The airport shuttle's town station on 7 Makara Road, in front of ACE School, with a waiting area that sells coffee and pastries. Buses leave for the airport at 05:30, 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30 and 19:00; allow close to an hour for the ride.
Routes from Siem Reap
Getting to Siem Reap: what people ask
What is the airport code for Siem Reap?
SAI, for Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, the city's airport.
How do I get from Siem Reap airport to the city?
By the official shuttle bus, USD 8, which leaves the airport ten times a day from 09:30 to 22:00 and stops on 7 Makara Road in town; or by taxi or Grab from the pickup point outside arrivals. Hotel transfers are not part of the bus ticket.
How long does it take from Siem Reap airport to town?
Close to an hour by car, by travellers' accounts from 2025 and 2026. The airport is well outside town, so allow more time than you would expect for a city airport, especially for an early flight.
Can I take a bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok?
Not at the moment. Land crossings between Cambodia and Thailand are suspended, and no buses to Bangkok were on sale. Flights from SAI take about 1 hour 10 minutes, from about USD 111 sold online for October 2026.
How do I get from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City?
By night bus, about 12 to 15 hours depending on the company, crossing at Bavet, from about USD 41 sold online for October 2026. Giant Ibis leaves at 22:00. Flights cost from about USD 136.
How do I get from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat?
By tuk-tuk, remork or car hired for the day. You need an Angkor pass first: USD 37 for one day, USD 62 for three days and USD 72 for seven days, from Angkor Enterprise online or at its ticket office. The park is open from 05:00 to 18:30; children under 12 do not need a ticket.
Is there a boat from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?
Only seasonally. Cambodia River Express has sailed across the Tonle Sap at weekends when the water is high, in 6 to 7 hours. Confirm the next sailing with the operator; otherwise the bus takes about 6 hours.
Where this comes from
- Siem Reap Airport Bus: timetable and stations
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport: shuttle bus
- Giant Ibis: timetable
- Giant Ibis: phnom penh to siem reap
- Angkor Enterprise: official ticket products
- Angkor Enterprise: visitor FAQ
- UK FCDO: Cambodia travel advice
- Khmer Times: Cambodia River Express goes boat-only