Bangkok, Thailand ( BKK) the travel hub of Southeast Asia. With direct flight from their home country, visitors from all over the World could get to Bangkok easily before they travel to neighboring countries as Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. In this article I am talking about the best way to travel Cambodia from Bangkok. You could work out the best way to travel Cambodia for yourself, either you choose the way to save money or save your time or choosing the most comfortable way to travel Cambodia.
The distance from Bangkok to Siem Reap is 366 kilometers (~ 227 miles)
The distance from Bangkok to Phnom Penh is 539,14 kilometers (~334 miles)
By Air from Bangkok to Cambodia
It is so easy for you to choose the suitable flight for you and this is most comfortable way to travel to Cambodia from Thailand. There are more than 20 flights from Bangkok to Cambodia a day:
Fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap
BKK (Bangkok) - REP ( Siem Reap)PG Airline runs 5 flights a day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 20kg
TG Airlines runs 3 flights/day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 20kg
Airfair is about $130-$300/flight. Depend on the time you buy ticket.
Fly from Bangkok to Phnom Penh
BKK (Bangkok) - PNH ( Phnom Penh)PG Airline runs 5 flights a day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 20kg
TG Airlines runs 3 flights/day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 20kg
LQ Airlines runs 1 flight/day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 25kg
QD Airlines runs 2 flights/day. Luggage allowance for economy flight is 25kg
Airfair is about $100-$280/flight. Depend on the time you buy ticket.
Also you have choice of low cost airlines from Don Muang by Thai Air Asia 3-4 flights/day
Price is ranging from 8 US dollars to 90 US dollars/ flight (Only inludes carry on, Check-in Luggage pays extra). Only carry on. Check-in Luggage pay extra.
By Bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap
Cross the border in Poipet to Siem Reap, there is daily bus from Nattakan to Siem ReapPrice from $28 to $35.
2 Luggage allowance for each passenger and max is 20kg.
Passengers are allowed two bags each with a maximum weight of 20 kg. Regardless of weight limit announced, there is still limited storage space above the seats in the bus. So if you want to stow something inside, board early. The Nattakan Bangkok-Siem Reap direct Korea made buses. Seat is pretty comfortable.
Travelling time is about 9 hours. If you leave at 9.00 you get o Siem Reap late in the afternoon.
Visa to Cambodia
Most of nationalities can get Cambodia visa upon arrival. For more information, please click to the following link: Cambodia Visa
When you cross the border and get visa at Poipet Border gate.
Fee $30 plus the additional fee of $5 ( Bus people will support you to make it fast).
If you do it yourself, the immigration will ask you for 1100 or 1200 baht (~$35) or if you insist on paying in dollars, which you should, they will ask for $30 and a 200 baht processing fee. There is no processing fee, it’s just the way they get extra income. Arrive early and refuse to pay and eventually they will stamp you through.
If you fly in to International Airport in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh.
The stamp fee is $30. If you pay extra $3, they make it faster, otherwise take you normal way not more than 10 minutes.
You will need a photo for visa, if you don’t bring it with you, no problem, they charge you 1 dollar and take photo for you.
If you take the private Car from Bangkok to Siem Reap
Yes you can, you could save more driving time compare to the bus.
You got to take 2 routes. Bangkok to Poi Pet then Poi Pet to Siem Reap.It works only when you have big group otherwise it would cost more than flight ticket. Please contact Travel Consultant of Cambodia Tours to help you arrange the private transfer. Their staff know how to match the works of these 2 drivers at the border gate.
Take Cruise Ship from Laem Chabang to Sihanoulk Ville.
There are some sea cruise docked at Sihanoulk Ville and Laem Chabang ( 2 hours drive from BKK)
Then you could extend your visit to other cities but you got to follow the schedule of these cruises.
Travel Services when you get to Cambodia
Once you get to either Siem reap or Phnom Penh, it is so easy to get hotel at the very good rate.
Travel Agent will get you 2 or 3 day packages to see the best of Cambodia has to offers. You could get car or tuk tuk to see Angkor temple on your own but if you need a private tour with English speaking local tour guide, Cambodia Tours could arrange all and ensure you could enjoy your Cambodia visit at the most. Plan a trip to Cambodia and let them make your trip easy and comfortable.
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