Cambodia Transportation
Getting to Cambodia from outside of Mekong countries
The majority of visitors fly directly to Pochengtong International Airport in Phnom Phenh, while some travellers fly directly from Bangkok to Siem Reap. There are direct flights from Bangkok , Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh city, Hong Kong , Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Vientiane .
Please check timetables in www.cambodia-airports.com/siemreap/ and www.cambodia-airports.com/phnompenh/
Connections between Mekong countries
Travellers can also get into Cambodia by land from Thailand, Vietnam and Lao. Tourists can pass the border at the following border crossing points:
From Thailand
Aranyaprathet (Thailand ) and Poi Pet (Cambodia ) border crossing point opens from 08:00 – 18:00 . There are also two trains to Bangkok in a day, at 06.40 and 01:00 . Trad (Thailand ) and Cham Yem ( Cambodia ). Visitors have to get visa at Royal Cambodian Embassy in advance. From Koh Kong, visitors can continue their trip to Sihanoukville, the seaside paradise of Cambodia, by fast boat around 3 hours and then connect to Phnom Penh City by National road No.4 (good road) with 225 km.
From Vietnam
International border crossings at Bavet (Cambodia site) and Moc Bai (Vietnam site) connect two major cities of two countries: Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam with Phnom Penh City-Cambodia with the distance of around 230 km. Cruise ship can be possible on the Mekong river from Vietnam to Phnom Penh capital city. Visitors access by these ways are required to have an entry visa for Cambodia in advance.
From Laos
borders are often closed to foreign travellers with little notice. Travellers entering Cambodia from Laos must obtain a Cambodian visa before travelling to the border. It isolated locates 50 km to the north of the Cambodian provincial centre of Stung Treng. No public transport.
Entry and Exit Requirements
Visa conditions change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Cambodia for the most up to date information.
Visa
maybe required at overseas Cambodian embassies or upon arrival at the international airports in either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Tourist visas, US $ 20 each, can be extended a maximum of three months. Business visas, US $ 25 each, are for 30 days, can be extended in-country.
E-Visa info : evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/index.php
Cambodia International Airports
Phnom Penh Pochentong International Airport
•Location: About 10 km (six miles) west of Phnom Penh , on the Road National No. 4
•Country Code : +855
•Telephone: +855 (0)23 890 890
•Website: www.cambodia-airports.com
Transport From the Airport: On arrival, taxis and motorcycle taxis (motodups) can be hired just outside the arrival lobby. There are no meter taxis cost US$7.00 for the 30-50 minutes ride into the city center.Cheaper, slower and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2 into town. A taxi to the airport from town costs US $5 – US $7. Shared taxi for US $2/ a person.
Siem Reap International Airport
Location: About 8 kms of Siem Reap
Website: www.cambodia-airports.com/siemreap/
Transportation from the airport: Outside the terminal is a ticket booth for registered taxis into town. Motorcycles charge US$1 and cars charge US$5 into town. Most hotels offer free transportation from the airport but you must notify them in advance of your arrival.
