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hi would you possibly know where would be the closest place to cross over from tahiland to cambodia? we are gpoing to be in Ko Chang for a few days before heading to cambodia. We are looking at getting to sihanoukville before taking on the trek to Phnom Phenh

Would be great if you could help.

Thanks zak

Thank you Somtam2000

So this means that we could possibly catch a boat to ko kong from ko chang. And seeing that they are so ridiculous about money for visas where can we organise a camobian visa beforehand?

Thanks again ZA...uhh i mean...Guysmiley (oops):-)

doh -- just read your post again -- no boat from Ko Chang to Ko Kong either!

Hi,
will be in cambodia next week.did you travel on the siem reap to poipet road.tales of asia are saying parts were under water the other week.has it got any better.
tony

Hi Guysmiley -- no passenger boats like that unfortunately.

hi sabyasachi1212

can i ask how did you travel on the highways, rental? bus?

Hi guysmiley,
We travelled by bus both ways. I took a $7 Hong Reng Air con bus which was supposed to have a W/C toilet, which seemed defunct. It took about 7 hours with a tyre puncture midway. While coming back to Phnom Penh we turned up at the bus stand and booked seats on the spot. It cost us $4 each on an Aircon bus and the journey time was about 5 and half hours. The road is in good condition, I was there in October 2nd week. Had perfect weather throughout our stay, almost no rain, clear blue skies. If you are looking for accomodation at Phnom Penh, I would highly recommend the Sydney Angkor Hotel on Wat Bo Road. We stayed there, excellent service, very good staff. Good location.

Sorry Guys, the Sydney Angkor Hotel is in Siem Raep and not Phnom Penh as I had mentioned by mistake in my earlier post.

Hi Gillian,
I too visited Cambodia from Thailand. We flew Thai Air Asia to Phnom Penh and back. Travelled to Siem Raep by bus. My wife and our 8 year old son was with me. I don't think security is a problem at all though we were warned about bag snatching both at Siem Raep and Phnom Penh. People in general were very nice, courteous. Where you will stay will depend on your budget. We stayed at Dara Reang Sey at Phnom Penh. Its a basic hotel, we were on the 3rd floor, no elevator. But otherwise the room was spacious and had a balcony overlooking the road. The best thing is its central location, close to the riverfront, the royal palace, silver pagoda, central market -- all within walking distance. As I have already said on this forum, the Sydney Angkor Hotel on Wat Bo Road in Siem Raep is a nice place to stay. Good location, very clean and good service. We really liked it. The Srey Na Khmer Restaurant opposite this hotel run by the same management is a nice and cheap place. You can book most places through the internet. No advance needed, just inform them when you are arriving. They would arrange for a free pick up as well. Since you have six days in Cambodia, you can break it up as 2 days at Phnom Penh and 4 in Siem Raep since it won't take more than a day to look around the main place at Phnom Penh.
I hope this helps.
Sabyasachi

How long is the bus ride from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh? Also, any idea about the cost of a car with driver for that trip? Many thanks!

Hi longleat,
The busride from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh or back is about 5-6 hours. There are two stops on the way for lunch or refreshment. A car with driver will cost you around $45-50 and should cover the distance in about 4 hours.

I don't mean to speak for our host, but I'd bet money that Somtam will recommend flying from SR to BKK. It's expensive, but a good splurge to get you back quickly and easily.

If you've got the time and your kidneys can take the jolt of the road, I might recommend the overland route. First off, you can get a taxi instead of taking the bus from SR all the way to the border for something like $30-$35, and that is good for up to four people. Second, once you get to the border, there are often BKK taxis trolling around on the Thai side waiting to get passengers so they can cover their gas costs. We found a taxi that took the 4 of us all the way to our hotel on Sukhumvit Rd in Bangers for 300 baht per person, which is what we would have paid in bus fare each for the return trip.

In any case, the SR to BKK overland trip is an adventure and a bargain when compared to flying, even when you flashpacker it and take the taxis. Cheers.

Hi,
im flying to siem riep in a few days time..anybody know which is the most budget method to travel from siem riep to vietnam hanoi?

cheers
gina

Hi -
Would like to travel from Trat/KoChang to Siem Reap in one day. Would also like to make the return trip (SR to Trat) in one day. What's the best and most reliable way to do this? (Other than flying.) Does going to SR via Phnom Penh make it any faster or more reliable. I've got a flight out of Trat that I don't want to miss.

Razz

I've written about my experience re Veung Cham/Dong Cralaw under 'border crossing' post. Check there so I don't have to write it all again. Visa on demand takes about 5 mins each visa.

Regards

Marian

Hello,
At first, sorry for my bad english, I'm french .... My question: I've read that it's possible to reach Siem Reap by ferry-boat from Phnom Penh. Is there somebody who knows the timetable from these boats and the price ? Thanks !
Kihine

Cambodian visas are easy to sort on arrival by the way...

'sheeed