Siem Reap is primarily served by the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) for air travel, located about 40-57 kilometers east-southeast of the city. For overland journeys, various bus terminals and stops are dispersed around the city rather than a single central station.
Flights:
From Phnom Penh: Flights take approximately 45-51 minutes and cost between $55-$125.
From Bangkok: Direct flights typically last 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, with fares ranging from $50-$250.
From Ho Chi Minh City: Direct flights are about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, costing $100-$220.
Transfer from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) to the city center takes about 1 to 1.5 hours by taxi, costing around $30. Minibuses for shared rides and minivans for private transfers are also available.
Buses:
From Phnom Penh: Bus journeys generally take 5 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours and cost $8-$25.
From Bangkok: Buses typically take 8-10 hours, with prices ranging from $15-$32. Some routes may require a change at the Thai-Cambodian border.
From Ho Chi Minh City: Direct bus services are available, taking 12-14 hours and costing $19-$50. Alternatively, a two-part bus journey via Phnom Penh takes around 12-13 hours for approximately $45-$60.
Trains:
There is no direct train service to Siem Reap.
From Phnom Penh, one can take a train to Battambang (7-8 hours, $5-$8) and then transfer by bus or taxi to Siem Reap.
From Bangkok, a train to Aranyaprathet (5-6 hours, $1.50-$9.50) is an option, followed by a bus or taxi transfer to Siem Reap.
Private Car/Taxi:
From Phnom Penh: A private car journey typically lasts 4.5-6 hours and costs between $75-$140 per vehicle.
From Bangkok: Driving can take around 5 hours 40 minutes, with private car transfers ranging from $280-$534.
From Ho Chi Minh City: Private car transfers typically take 12-14 hours and cost approximately $280-$515.
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