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ko chang to phnom penh

L_Graham

longtail driver
Posts: 8

hi peeps i need to know how and how long to get to PP from ko chang, where do i get visa at border etc....is it easy gettin across the border?? whats the best way to get there and timescale price of it all??

hope for some replies

thanks
Liam

#1 Posted: 10/2/2010 - 21:56
Bassfunk

longtail driver
Posts: 9

Hi Liam

I did this in reverse a couple of weeks ago (PP to Koh Chang). It cost $20 USD.
Our first bus broke down so in all it took us around 14hrs, I think it should have been around 10hrs. There plenty of agencies on Koh Chang offering through bus tickets. The border crossing is a breeze, although there are stories on here of the Cambodian border officials charging extra for 'overtime' etc.

Have a fun trip

Pete

#2 Posted: 11/2/2010 - 05:53
L_Graham

longtail driver
Posts: 8

cheers bassfunk! 10 hours ****! the 6 hours to ko chang from bangkok was bad enough ha!! ive just got here it doesnt seem too lively im stayin lonely beach where did u stay what did you rekon to it???

thanks
Liam

#3 Posted: 11/2/2010 - 19:23
Bassfunk

longtail driver
Posts: 9

Actually I really liked the bus journey. The scenery is amazing and no bus journey in Cambodia is particularly boring! but 14 hrs did get a little tiresome.

We stopped on Chai Chet beach. It was very quiet, but we were on our honeymoon so that didn't particularly bother us. I like Koh Chang. People say it's over developed but compared to most holiday destinations in Europe it's positively quaint!

I'm sure lonely beach can get pretty lively. I spoke to a couple who stayed out until 3am there and had to walk back to Kai Bae because the taxis had stopped running.

Have fun

Pete

#4 Posted: 12/2/2010 - 02:04
lisalisa

newbie
Posts: 2

hi there - i am a girl travelling alone. i need to get from koh chang to otres beach, phnom pehn on 6 or 7 feb....by bus as its cheapest....can anyone help with details....which bus company to use?....how many times a day to they leave koh chang? what time of day? how long will it take? is it safe? would also consider shared taxi etc etc....thanks for your help

Lisa

#5 Posted: 29/1/2011 - 22:14
oasisbarhat-
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tout
Posts: 70

Posted from within Vietnam.

Re lisalisa Firstly Otres beach isn't in Phnom Penh,it's in Sihanoukville ,there are no beaches in Phnom Penh!Although you can take a Thai registered car into Cambodia,I doubt it's worth the time and expense to do so with a taxi.If there is an organised bus through from Koh Chang to Sihanoukville I'd take it,it will be a lot less hassle than trying to organise it independently.Or,go to Koh Kong in Cambodia,via the Had Lek border crossing South of Trat,and get a bus to Sihanoukville .One bus leaves at around 13.00,it cost about 8USD,and takes about 4 hours.The Cambodian officials here at the border are notorious for overcharging,the true cost of a visa is 20USD,but they want 1200THB (40USD) and are reluctant to drop their demands.If you insist on paying less,you may have to wait a while for the visa.Don't let the "helpers" fill out the paperwork for you,it's not necessary,and they will want money for doing it.Unfortunately,this border crossing is not a very welcoming place to first experience Cambodia

#6 Posted: 30/1/2011 - 11:03

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lisalisa

newbie
Posts: 2

thanks so much for all your help....i got confused! i think Phnom pehn is the nearest place to fly to isn't it?! thanks again......you've been a great help!

#7 Posted: 30/1/2011 - 20:29