Travel Information
TRAVEL INFORMATION
SIHANOUKVILLE TO PHNOM PENH & POCHENTONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- BUS: Phnom Penh Surya Bus Company – Standard air-con. bus, arrives near Central Market in Phnom Penh. Journey time 4 – 4 ½ hours. (includes 15 min. refreshment break) Goes past airport - 200 metres to check-in. Inform driver if alighting at airport. Price $5 (More on Public Holidays) See Timetable.
Mekong Express – non-stop luxury bus with toilet, hostess & refreshments 7.45 & 2.30 Price $7.50
- TAXI: Private Hire taxi – any time of day. Pick up and drop off where you choose. Price $50 (More on Public Holidays) – same price to airport. Journey time – Phnom Penh 3 ½ hours; Airport 3 hours non-stop.
- SHARE TAXI: Depart all morning from in front of market or taxi station. 7 in one taxi Price $7-$10 per person – possible to negotiate for front seat. Leaves when full. Journey time as above depending on stops.
SIHANOUKVILLE TO KOH KONG, BANGKOK & THAILAND
1.
BUS: Virak Buntham Express – Big Bus with toilet. Departs daily 8.15 a.m. - arrives Thai border (Koh Kong) 1.30-2 p.m. No more ferry
crossings as bridges are now complete! 30 – 60 min. break on way. Price $14. Change at border
for: KOH CHANG $27 (inc. ferry ticket); BANGKOK $35 (Approx: 11 hours); PATAYA $38 (Approx: 10 hours); KOH SAMET $38 (inc. ferry ticket)
N.B. The border is now open until 8 p.m. Through transport onwards is limited after dark. After crossing into Thailand minibuses and pick-ups wait to take travelers on to Trat. Approx. 1 1/2 hour - $2/3
From Trat, onward travel to Bangkok, Pataya, Koh Chang etc. is available with service buses, mini-buses etc.
2. FLIGHT: From Pochentong Airport 30 mins. before Phnom Penh (see travel to Phnom Penh above).
Price – from $135 one-way (Bangkok Airways); $195 one-way (Thai Air); Air Asia online booking $60+ one-way. Journey time 65 mins. see timetable. N.B. Extortionate International departure tax of $25
SIHANOUKVILLE TO KAMPOT & KEP
BUS: A new service from the Surya Bus Co. Started and then stopped after 2 weeks! (waiting to resume)
TAXI: Private taxi - Pick up and drop off when & where you choose. Price $30. Journey time – 2 hours.
SHARE TAXI: Depart early morning from in front of market or taxi station. 7 in one taxi Price $5-$10 per person – possible to negotiate for front seat. Leaves when full. Journey time as above depending on stops
LUXURY MINI-BUS: Depart from G’Day Mate (Main St. Downtown) at 8.30 a.m. or pick up from hotel $7.50. Now running every day.
MOTORBIKE: The road is good and is a pleasant 3-4 hours by small motorbike.
From Kampot 30 – 40 mins.onward to Kep by taxi ($10) or moto-taxi ($3 - $5)
Tours to Bokor National Park – A casino/resort is being built. A new road is under construction. Some days it is possible to visit by 4 wheel drive pick-up tour only ( $40) or a guided trek.This is best arranged at hotels in Kampot & Kep. We do not know from day to day if visitors are allowed!
SIHANOUKVILLE TO VIETNAM
The closest official International border crossing is at Chau Doc. A new coastal border crossing for travelers 55 km from Kampot (Ha Tien) is open for exit from Cambodia. Visas are not issued on arrival at borders so purchase before travel ( 15 days - $35 & 30 days $37 from Vietnam Consulate in Sihanoukville).
- BUS: To Ho Chi Minh: Depart 7.30 a.m. arrive 7 p.m. $18 (Surya Bus); or Depart 7.45 arrive 7 p.m. $21.50 (Mekong Express – more luxurious option) both services change in Phnom Penh.
- Chau Doc via Phnom Penh: See travel to Phnom Penh above. From Phnom Penh buses and boats depart through the morning. Price $7 upwards depending on type of bus or boat. Journey time – 4 – 5 hours.
Other overland options into Vietnam can be organized from Phnom Penh by bus or taxi (prices vary).
- FLIGHT: From Pochentong Airport 30 mins. before Phnom Penh (see travel to Phnom Penh above).
Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Price from $115 (45 mins.)– Hanoi Price from $220 (2 hours) - both Vietnam Airline one-way. See timetable. N.B. Extortionate International departure tax of $25
SIHANOUKVILLE TO SIEM REAP
- BUS: 7.30 a.m. Surya Co. – arrives near Central Market in Phnom Penh. Journey time 4 – 4 ½ hours.
(includes 15 min. refreshment break) then change to Siem Reap bus departing 12.30 arriving in Siem Reap 5.30 p.m. Price $12 or Mekong Express Limousine bus. Depart 7.45 $19.50.
- BOAT: Departs from Phnom Penh ferry terminal 7 a.m. Price from $25 Journey time 4 – 5 hours, depends on water level. From Siem Reap ferry port, moto-taxi or taxi to town – $2 - $7, 20 – 40 mins.
- FLIGHT: Service suspended until further notice. We hope will resume before year end.
AROUND SIHANOUKVILLE
REAM NATIONAL PARK & KBAL CHHAY WATERFALL
- Ream National Park is 23 km. from downtown Sihanoukville and is easily reached by moto-taxi – (negotiate in advance for full day or half day) price from $10. The road is tarmac all the way and makes for a pleasant days riding. Visit the temple (Wat Ream) and relax at one of the many beach shacks.
- Kbal Chhay Waterfall is on the way to Ream (turn left at signpost) – prices are as above by moto. The road from the main road is now good but in the dry season the waterfall can be disappointing. $1 parking charge.
- Taxi Tour – Price from $40 for full day. (negotiate in advance)
Boat Tour – Ream National Park river and island tour price from $20 p.p. inc. some refreshments
ISLAND BOAT TRIPS
- A number of small independent operators at Occheuteal and Otres beaches offer day trips to the near by islands priced from $15 p.p. inc. some refreshments and some have snorkeling gear. Leaving 8-10 a.m. returning 3-5 p.m. Groups of up to12 people. Islands further away are not served by regular tours.
- Private hire of a small fishing boat (long-tail) and driver price from $50 per day. Take along your own refreshments and go where you please at a time of your choosing.
- A new, luxury boat is providing tours to Koh Rung & Koh Rung Saloem (twice a week $42) and an overnight weekend trip from $119 fully inclusive. Please check locally for days and times of departure.
BOKOR NATIONAL PARK
Access to the park is restricted. A new road is under construction as is a hotel/casino complex. Some days guided tours are permitted entrance. Independent travelers are not. Please check locally for latest info.
OTHER THINGS TO SEE & DO
Around Sihanoukville there are a number of Wats (temples); fishing villages; remote beaches and beautiful countryside. Fishing trips can be arranged. Water sports are becoming increasingly popular with Kayaks, Dinghys & Jet-skis for hire. Visit Casino. A new adventure park will be opening in the near future.
GETTING AROUND
Motorbike taxis (motodups) move many people around and provide an important, cheap service for Khmers. For visitors the pricing can be varied, confusing and (sometimes) extortionate. As a rough guide - to get to any of the beaches from Downtown, during the day, a fare of $1 for 1 person is reasonable. A morning 'til evening fare of $10 around town and to the beaches or $15 to visit Ream & waterfall. Expect to pay double after dark. Agree a price in advance. If you want him to wait for you then a tip would be expected.
Tuk-Tuk prices vary depending on destination and the number of passengers. Agree a price in advance.
Car or mini-bus taxis: Are not widely used but can be arranged for short trips e.g. $5-7 to the beaches from Downtown; Half day $15-20; Full day $30-40 depending on distances traveled.
Bicycles & Electric Bicycles are available for daily hire.
125cc & 250cc Motorbikes can be rented from $5 per day, however, rental companies will want to keep your passport and local police frequently stop foreigners who, they say, should have a Cambodian driving licence!
All tickets, tours, visas and bookings can be arranged at ANA Internet & Travel in downtown Sihanoukville next to Orange Supermarket, at ANA Travel & Souvenirs on Ochheuteal at Pim’s restaurant and next to Top Cat cinema on Serendipity Beach Road.
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• All prices and times given here are subject to change.
• Many tours & trips are not available in the wet season.
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