A friend of mine has just arrived from SE Asia and passed me some very useful information that is going to help all those looking for a reliable bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Many agencies around Khao San Road sell tours, bus and train tickets to many destinations. Tickets for land transportation to Siem Reap at these agencies are cheap, around 200 baht (6USD, £4, €5) one way, for a 10-hour journey. Very cheap, but there’s a catch. That “includes” a visa scam at the Cambodian border, where you’ll be asked for much more money, in addition to having to make your own way from there to Siem Reap.

Bus Service From Bangkok to Siem Reap Cambodia

You can avoid all the hassle, being left behind and demands for extra payment at the border, if you use the bus from The Transport Co., a Thai government company, providing direct buses from Bangkok to Siem Reap. It has priority at the border and, should you have any issues, the bus staff will assist you. Another alternative would be to book tickets online via Bookaway site.

At the border, all foreign travellers will get off the bus, get their visas. Then all Thai passengers will get their exit stamp. The bus will be waiting for you on the Cambodian side of the border.

Bus From Bangkok to Siem Reap

The Transport Company’s website would usually be a good starting point, but it’s all in Thai. You may buy the ticket at Mochit 2 Bus Station, or just cut the nonsense and buy your ticket online. Apparently, you will receive a booking code and you can make your payment at any 7/11 stores. The actual ticket will be handed to you at the bus station on your departure date.

Bus Departure Times

From Bangkok: 9am daily; From Siem Reap: 8am daily

Bangkok-Siem Reap Ticket Price

Prices vary from company to company and departure times. The lowest price available starts at 1000 baht. You can see more details here.

Disclaimer: All information contained on this post was provided to me by a friend who, on different occasions in the last year, travelled from Bangkok to Siem Reap on this service, as well as the Khao San agencies’.

Pedro has travelled to almost 120 countries and has made his nest in London. He has also lived in Spain, Australia, the US, Georgia and Turkey. A former hotel management professional, he loves exploring local cultures, is now learning his 8th language and has a soft spot for the Middle East and the CIS countries.