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Reinhart
Posted on 31st October, 2008
There is a bus line running from Bangkok directly to the casinos in Poipet. How can I get more details? Thanks.
By the way: You give good information.

Matt
Posted on 6th November, 2008
Just went to Siem Reip and followed these directions, they are right on! In fact found the prices to be slightly cheaper than above. Taxi was only $30 to return. Taking the 4:30am bus got us to Siem Reip around 12:30pm following these directions. No need to worry about finding the bus directly to the casino IMO since the tuk-tuk ride was very efficient and only paid 50 bht for two people.

michelle
Posted on 28th November, 2008
hi...is there any chance to book a bus at the internet. We need bus tickets to proof that we leaving Thailand. Thank you very much

Nal
Posted on 6th January, 2009
I'm planning on doing this trip (Bangkok to Siem Reap) on either the 8th or 9th of March 2009 - if anyone fancies meeting up somewhere along the way (to share taxis etc) feel free to let me know.

Shelley
Posted on 3rd January, 2009
I am looking for a way to get from Bangkok to Siem Reap, however I am a female and will be travelling alone. Would anyone recommend this as unsafe??

Brian
Posted on 11th December, 2008
We did this trip on 11/29 and followed these instructions. It all matched up fine with one glitch that we wanted everyone to know about. We left Bangkok at about 12:30 pmand that landed us in Aranyaprathet after dark. I had a feeling it might make things more challenging and it did.

The tuk tuk driver only charged us 100 Baht, but he took us to a little outpost that had some interesting characters there. They charged us double for everything. 1200 Baht for the visa, 2400 Baht for the taxi and then told me Cambodia no longer takes USD and that I should take out 15,000 Baht and exchange it with their friend on the border. I only exchanged a couple hundred Baht just to see and they dinged me for about 25% so don't do that if anyone suggests it and everyone in Cambodia still takes USD mostly so that was not true.

At the end of the day these guys took us for an extra $50 and it was worth coughing it up to not have any trouble. They walked us through the immigration and put us in our taxi (which, by the way, they only paid him 1000 Baht after taking 2400 from us). But we got through safely and made it to Siem Reap and seeing the temples there and the lovely people, it was all well worth it.

I just recommend passing through there during the day so you will have your bearings and be aware of these kinds of scams.

Not sure about the last question, we just went to the bus station and got the tickets. (and be sure to do first class, I'd hate to see what standard coach is like ;-)

Lisa
Posted on 27th December, 2008
Very Useful information. A little discouraging yes, but we are planning a trip in late march and this will definitely come handy

Omi
Posted on 23rd December, 2008
I'm also doing this journey in March with a friend-leaving Bangkok Monday 16th so if you're going then we could split a taxi from the border to Siem Reap!

Jess
Posted on 17th December, 2008
Hi
I just wanted to say thanks for such thorough info, we're planning our trip for March and this leg was particularly daunting. I was thinking about doing the trip at night to 'save' a day but have definitely scrapped that now!
Thanks

Nal
Posted on 17th December, 2008
I am also planning on doing this trip in March - thanks for all the useful information. It doesn't feel quite so daunting doing this leg of the trip on my own now.

Azure
Posted on 14th January, 2009
We're making this trip going backwards. Siem Reap to Bangkok. Any suggestions? We're not worried about Thailand, looks pretty straightforward. However, Siem Reap to the border looks to be the issue. Help!

sita
Posted on 20th January, 2009
hi,

this is a very useful information - very detail.. thanks. i'm planning on doing this trip - solo - on March also - probably leaving BKK on 13/14th Mar. so if anyone happen to have the same plan as i am, maybe we can met up somewhere..

joe
Posted on 20th January, 2009
been researching about seam reap & finally found this useful info. thanks for breaking it down for me step by step...

joe
Posted on 20th January, 2009
been researching about seam reap & finally found this useful info. thanks for breaking it down for me step by step...

knot01
Posted on 22nd January, 2009
hi we will be going to Siem Reap on 17th of March, going from Bangkok. Is anyone interested in sharing a taxi from Poi Pet to Siem reap?

Jasmine
Posted on 23rd January, 2009
Heya!! this is a very useful information...
ill be doing this trip around the 5th or 7th of February if anyone is looking forward share taxi ride...

cheerio

hazel
Posted on 4th February, 2009
Hey Jasmine I will be making the trip on the 8th or 9th of Feb, is that any good for you, let me know

damian
Posted on 27th January, 2009
this is not near as tough as it sounds. i've done it in reverse (siem to bkk).

bus to Aranyaprathet from morchit

Aranyaprathet to rongklua

go through customs

take government bus or taxi to siem

Ewan
Posted on 28th January, 2009
I may be looking to do this trip on or around 8th 9th March too... great info thanks.

Andy
Posted on 5th February, 2009
Hi.Im looking to travel overland to Cambodia, preferably Siem Reap today, what's the best way to do it? I id like to get a bus if possible but i've been told to avoid minibuses

Edison
Posted on 3rd February, 2009
Are there anyone want to share the cab with us from poipet to siem reap on 14th Feb around 9.30 Am?We booked a pick-up service but two people from us can't come.so anyone want to share the cab with us please contact me: bibi16905@hotmail.com I'm sure the price is reasonable!!

Nal
Posted on 10th February, 2009
Ewan - I am doing this trip on 8th March. If you are looking for anyone to share taxis etc let me know!

Matt
Posted on 10th February, 2009
Re:Sita!!

I am planning to leave BNK on 15 of Mar and I would be looking for some to share taxis either buses from Cambodian site.I am staying in Siem reap for two nights (Angkor Wat is the reason) any suggestions about hotels in Siem reap?
thanks.Matt

Annj
Posted on 10th February, 2009
I'll be doing this trip solo on March 17.
if anyone wants to share the ride please email me!! (annjaimi@gmail.com)

Jenn
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
I'm planning to go to Siem-Reap from around march 10 to 12 from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet.. please let me know if anyone is interested to share a taxi with me.. preferably female.. Thanks!

sita
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
RE: Matt,

i don't know how to contact you. so, if your plan has not change, please drop me an email: red_mars37@yahoo.com. it will be great to have a company along the way.

cheers,
Sita

Josje
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
I'm planning to do the trip from Bangkok at the 8th of march by train. Cross the border and leave for Siem Reap the very same day.

Anyone interested in travelling together?
this is my e-mail: znoepiez@hotmail.com

julia
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
03.03.09 . Have just got back from Siem Reap to Bangkok.The trip took 10 hrs. I got a taxi from Siem Reap to Poipet border town $35.From there just cross through 2 immigration posts walk 20m turn right and there is a coach to Bangkok bus station 212 baht.From the bus station you can get a bus to Khao San rd no. 3 bus 20 baht.I am a female travelling alone and had no bad experiences , it was amazing and well worth the effort.

mats
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
Traveled this route yesterday and it worked just perfect. The trip took around 11 hours. At the border the 1ooo baht pr visa was tried by the gouvernment employee.. Just say no no no and that you will only pay 20 dollars and they will give up in about two minutes.

I took the bus and it was ok. The roads were bad, but also expected. Notice that if someone in a pink shirt talk to you they are helpful and not selling you things. They are from te gouvernment and will ship you from the border to the bus station.

Good luck, i loved the trip.

emily
Posted on 3rd March, 2009
Hi Guys! (especially Euan and Nal!)
I am also goin to travel from bangkok to siem reap on either the 7th or 8th of march, this sat or sun; and would love to travel it with one or both of you...not too sure about travellin on my own as a girly!
Let me know what you think an where an when we could meet if doable...
email is emzibee@hotmail.com.
cheers!
;)

peropah
Posted on 25th February, 2009
Me and a friend will be doing the same trip ( Poipet- Siem Reap )from BKK on March 5th or 6th ..If anyone wants to share the taxi let me know! cosecomuni1980@yahoo.it

Ewan
Posted on 24th February, 2009
Hello Nal - yes i am still thinking of these dates... certainly no later than 8th... not sure how to contact you. my email is ewanshears@hotmail.com

ewan

Annj
Posted on 11th February, 2009
I'll be heading from Bangkok to SR on March 17.
Travelling solo.
If anyone wants to share the ride, pls contact me.

annjaimi@gmail.com

Cheers!

Penny
Posted on 18th March, 2009
Hey Luis,

I'll be flying into Bangkok on May 31 and will be travelling to Siem Reap soon after that. If you're keen to meet up, feel free to email me on penpen_81_8@hotmail.com. Similarly, if anyone else is travelling there then, drop me a line!

Sean Burke
Posted on 11th February, 2009
Going from Bangkok to Siem Riep this Friday, the 13th if anyone would like to share the expense/experience!

Contact: seanburke19@yahoo.com

deba
Posted on 11th February, 2009
I am planning to do the same on March 13th with my wife. So if anyone is interested in sharing the cab from poipet, pl connect....

deba.write@gmail.com

Best

Michael
Posted on 16th February, 2009
I'll be doing the trip on March 8th . . .if your doing the same, shoot me an email and we'll travel together


bernerms@gmail.com

Cheers,

Mike

del
Posted on 12th March, 2009

my daughter and I are planning to travel to Siem Reap from Bangkok march 13/14. would be happy to link up with fellow travellers.

maridel_gender@yahoo.com

Amy
Posted on 5th March, 2009
Hi,

My boyfriend and I are landing in Bangkok on April 13 - staying for 3 nights then planning on going to Cambodia. If anyone wants to meet up to do the trip around this time please let me know. AmyWalden81@hotmail.com

Madli
Posted on 19th March, 2009
Hi!
I am planning to do the Bangkok - Siem Reap trip in beginning of June :) Anyone interested in joining please let me know. I'm currently planning to travel alone, but would love some company!

Cuan
Posted on 28th February, 2009
Hi Sati and Deba,

I am also going alone from Bangkok to Siem Reap on 13March. We can meet up and go together if you don't mind?

Send me an email to discuss, mine is: bodiver13[at]gmail[dot]com

Cheers,
Cuan.

Tim
Posted on 17th March, 2009
Hi, we are going from BKK to SR on May 1st. Has anyone bought a visa online? They charge 25$.

Madli
Posted on 21st March, 2009
Hello!

I'm planning to go on the trip in beginning of June. If anyone plans to go at the same time I'd be glad to have some company and share the costs.
have a nice trip everyone!

Lee
Posted on 24th March, 2009
Hi,

Great information i'm currently travelling alone and plan on trying this little adventure 26th or 27th March if anyone is interested in sharing costs just send me a mail, thanks.

nannygoo@hotmail.com

Samantha
Posted on 17th March, 2009
Did this trip a few weeks ago from Bangkok. I caught the later train from Bankok which took about hours. arrive early to get a seat or you will have to stand the whole way. Once you get off the train a moto will take you to the border, beware of scam tour companys trying to get you to buy a visa before the boarder... my driver stopped at one of these on the way. At night its a bit confusing as the casinos are open and you have to walk past them to get to the Cambodia visa office. Men will follow you trying to help you but they are taxi drivers. Once the other end you will see nothing but dust and a roundabout. The shuttle stops at dusk so i stayed at the hotel on the left past the crossing $15.00. In the morning a caught a free bus to the lounge and then a bus. The men that get on the bus with you are tour agents ignore them and go straight to the desk in the lounge for the bus or taxi.

Luis
Posted on 1st March, 2009
This is very informative. I am planning to have my Bangkok-Seam Reap adventure in May. Does anyone had planned to do the same trip on May? I'll be going there by myself.

William
Posted on 8th March, 2009
Hi I'm currently in Bangkok and will be going by bus to the Cambodian border. I will be leaving 7am from the Mo Chit bus station. I believe the skytrain line runs to this station. Once in Cambodia I would like to share a cab to Seam Reap with any other travellers to reduce cost and also there is always safety in numbers. Please let me know. Its a good idea also to have 2 passport photos ready before you head to cambodia for the visa. Get it done in Bangkok before you leave to save time and money.

My email is joon808@hotmail.com

elocin
Posted on 30th March, 2009
Hi Madli,

My boyfriend and I are going to do this trip at the beginning of June as well, around 8th. You didn't leave your email address, so I will leave mine. os.elocin@gmail.com

Contact us if you would like to meet up in BKK. We're from Sydney, Australia.

Hope to hear from you.

Penny
Posted on 8th April, 2009
Hey all,

I will be travelling from Bangkok to Siem Reap at the start of June (June 2 or 3). If anyone would like to do this trip with me, please drop me a line on penpen_81_8@hotmail.com. I'm from Melbourne, Australia.

Misha
Posted on 9th April, 2009
Hello everyone,

me and a friend of mine would like to go to from Bangkok to Angor, but we have just about 2days to get there and back.

Is anyone going there on 14.4.? We would like to join someone as we are two girls and quite worried about the safety.

Thank you

Patrick
Posted on 11th April, 2009
Hey all ! I'm going alone and will be in Bangkok from May 11th thru 19th and would love to have company to share the journey. e-mail me to share info and let's make some stories out of it. will be staying on Khao San and hope to meetup.
patbrown5869@gmail.com
will give facebook info upon request.

Pat
Posted on 3rd April, 2009
William,
The skytrain stop at Mochit is still a bit from the bus station, you would need to get a taxi or local bus


Pat

Dave
Posted on 4th April, 2009
Anyone know if the bus stops outside Central Bang Na on the way to Aranyaprathet?? Doing the Visa run on 6th April

M
Posted on 4th April, 2009
I live in Bkk. There are a company called 99 they stop outside central bang na (big C) at 9.30 the cost is 200 baht for a round ticket i did it 4 times already and they drive you all the way to the border-you dont have to take any tuk tuk or what ever just walk straight in and do you visa etc. ( forget the consulate and the men in suits trying to "help" you do your visa) do it on your own it saves you some money have usd currency ready 20 or 25 usd for the visa otherwise you might getting to pay 1500 baht or some thing similar and o and have 1-2 passport photos ready they will charge you if you dont have any its only 100baht but anyway if you want to save money then have em ready ;). On the bus to Aranyaprathet you are giving small paper tickets save them and show them when the bus goes back to bkk around 1630. that way you only pay 100 each way. The bus is 1st class aircon vip cheaper and better than the ones leaving from mochit. im leaving again tomorrow the 5th to visit cambodia again !

hope any of you out there could use this info.

All the best M

info@bestfatburners.com

M
Posted on 4th April, 2009
ups! wrong email here is the right one!

Info@bestfatburners.net
Take care out there!

-M

julia Chen
Posted on 13th April, 2009
Thanks for this post and all the comments. It's been very helpful in my planning process. I can't help but wonder if there is any easier way to do this route? It seems like a lot of switching and possibility for disaster. I'm a young, lone female traveler and i'm traveling by myself so i would like to avoid as much trouble as possible...

meineeine
Posted on 13th April, 2009
Hi,
well, it might sound as a strange question, but are there really no trustworthy busses on the BKK-Siem Reap-Route? No 5* tour operaters? And if I may ask further: Why?
Thanks a lot!

Tommy
Posted on 15th April, 2009
hey everyone ,

il be travelling in june of this year. im lucky enough to have a flight from bangkok into siem riep. but after few days will be travelling back overland to bangkok. anyone know what its like ? ? is it more straightforward than going the the other way overland from bangkok to siem riep ??

thanks
Tommy

Christie & James
Posted on 11th June, 2009
Hi,

Well be travelling from Aranyaprathet to Siem Riep on the 26th June - Anyone going on the same date who wants to share a taxi to help save costs, let us know :)

rico
Posted on 9th June, 2009
Hi.. i am going to cross border from siem reap to bangkok on june 29, any one to go and to share the taxi with
contact me at enr1quees@yahoo.com

Natasha Chowdory
Posted on 9th June, 2009
I'm hoping to do the Bangkok-Siam Reap run in the second week of August and I'll be by myself, so if anyone's around then, be awesome to go together :) If anyone is interested

email me at: natashachowdory@googlemail.com

Becki
Posted on 6th June, 2009
Hi, I'm planning to go to Siem Reap and then on to Phnom Pehn and then Saigon. Anyone got any advice? We will be getting the bus and we will be travelling roughly 10th June, so any advice will be welcome. We are actually starting in Dubai (home) and going to Singapore and up through Malaysia and Thailand via train, so again any advice is good!

Thanks!

Jeffery
Posted on 5th June, 2009
I'm glad I never read this article before I left for southeast asia. I took the "scam" minibus service from Siem Reap to Bangkok in January. It cost me about 10 USD including connections at the border, total travel time (before the new road was finished) about 10 hours.

Peter G.
Posted on 2nd June, 2009
I am from USA (live in Thailand) and I support a registered orphanage in Battambang Province. The comments about ripoffs are true but sad because Cambodia is war torn but healing and with beautiful people.

If anyone can get a few people together I will have my fluent English speaking Cambodian van driver pick you up at the border and drive you wherever you want, and I absolutely can guarantee no-nonsense. All money given will help support the orphanage thanks. Pics of the children and Ankor at the link provided.....

James David Jones
Posted on 29th April, 2009
Hi, I made the Bangkok-Siem Reap trip a couple of weeks ago with my 8 year old daughter.

Skytrain to Mochit, get moto taxi from there to bus station 80 baht.
Bus drops off at border, no need for tuk tuk.200 baht approx,plus you get bottle of water and a cake.Plenty of food shops at bus station.
Clear Thai customs.... easy.
Keep walking, ignore all touts and children with shade umbrellas to Cambodian immigration.
Get your visa on line before you travel at Cambodia evisa, pay the right price and visa is emailed to you within 12 hours.
Keep saying "no" to the touts that try to get you to buy a visa.... rip off.
Join queue at immigration show passport with ONE copy of evisa,smile for the camera and off you go.
Once outside jump on the free bus which will take you on a short ride to a depot.
At the depot you can choose public bus or taxi.If you choose taxi the norm is to share, there were three of us and paid about $20 us each,well worth the trip to Siem Reap.
Most of the road is now sealed and in very good condition,just a rough few miles at the end of the journey.
Only took us 3 hours, bus can be 4 to 5 hours,but half the price.

Tip. leave Bangkok as early as possible as you dont want to get to border late and have to stay in Poipet over night... IMO one of the worst towns I have ever traveled through.

Good guesthouse in Siem Reap is the Heart of Angkor, centralized and only $10 us per night.

One other tip, make sure you have us dollars before you start the trip cause depot operators will tell you to exchange money there at a shocking rate... believe me.
Be prepared.
It is an easy trip and my daughter and I had no problems what so ever.Enjoy.

Kiwiboyz
Posted on 9th May, 2009
We did the trip from Siem Reap to Bangkok in early May having taken all the advice offered on this site and it worked out fine. The one thing we want to update everyone on is that the road from Siem Reap to the border has very recently been upgraded and the horror stories reported about the condition of the road are gone for good. The road was in excellent condition and the trip took only two hours by taxi (organised by our hotel for $35). We crossed the border ourselves ignoring all the offers of "assistance" and took the tuk tuk to the bus station. The bus to bangkok was clean, airconditioned and efficient. This was a great adventure which went well for us.

zoe
Posted on 9th May, 2009
Hi,

Anyone going on a trip from Bangkok to Siam Reap anytime next week?

Or has anyone taken the train through this course and back? How was it?

Appreciate your inputs!
=)

zoe
Posted on 9th May, 2009
By the way, you may respond to my queries through my email address if you prefer that:

zoe_krishna@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Jan Van Hooreweghe
Posted on 11th May, 2009
To Madli ; I'm planning as well to do the trip BKK-Siem Reap beginning of June 2009. I'm travelling alone as well. You can contact me at ennaz65@hotmail.com. Planning to take the morning train in BKK. I'm a 44yr cool Belgian guy living in Japan and planning some holiday in Cambodia.

azlan
Posted on 11th May, 2009
is there anyone going to do Bangkok to Siem Rep on 24th or 25th may 09.

feel free to contact me.

via_alan@yahoo.com

Maureen
Posted on 12th May, 2009
I live in Siem Reap and have done the trip a few times. I have always found that they insist on bhat to pay the Khmer visa. US$ really work? Also, from Siem Reap there is a very good bus just near the border crossing that goes to Bangkok. Easier than going into Aranya... mabe I have been lucky but have never had to wait more than 30 minutes for this. Yes, road is great now!

egita
Posted on 12th May, 2009
is there anyone going to do Bangkok to Siem Rep on 31th july or 01 th august 09.

feel free to contact me.

egita_pauline@yahoo.com

Ambra Sutherlin
Posted on 16th May, 2009
Hello,

I will be traveling solo to Siem Reap on May 28th via train route early AM from Bankgkok and was wondering if any other travlers were leaving on that day. Cheers.

Contact me: ambrals@gmail.com

Robbie George
Posted on 17th May, 2009
Hey, just done the Bangkok - SR trip yesterday and it is pretty much exactly as you say.
A few things from yesterday.......I took your advice on touts, and I was surprised how few bothered me. The one who did, who I ignored, turned out to be a government official who was doing a compulsory health check (maybe to stop swine flu?), and what a prat I felt.

The tuk-tuk from Aranyaprathet took us to the border, but via an ófficial' office where we 'must'get our visa. When we asked why we must get it here they couldn't answer, so we refused to get out. Eventually the tuk-tuk driver left.....and drove us to the Cambodian embassy right next door, which we hadn't seen! We heard it was more expensive here so demanded to be taken to the border.
At the border the Cambodian officials asked for the $20US, but then 400baht as a 'fee'. DO NOT PAY THIS. We refused, so they dropped it to 200 baht, and then to 100 baht. I explained I wouldn't barter with a supposed official, and eventually they asked for nothing.

Note, the Cambodian border is the most unoffical border you will ever see. It probably is possible to walk straight into the country without anyone batting an eyelid - its messy and chaotic, but all in all way less stressful than I was expecting.

Also, the road from Poi Pet to Siem Reap is a dream, smooth as. Nothing to worry about there!

Robbie George
Posted on 17th May, 2009
Oh, and the total journey time was 10 hours!

rockababes
Posted on 26th May, 2009
I'm a budget traveler, I'd be traveling from Bangkok to Battambang, Cambodia on June 8th.

I'd probably take the train going to Aranyaprathet then motorcyle taxi to the border.

Anyone who wants to travel along to save costs? Email me rockababes@yahoo.com

Thanks! :)

Proudpinoy
Posted on 26th May, 2009
We are three people planning to go to Siem Reap and Phnom Phen. We live in Bangkok and there will be holiday from July 5 to 8. If any one is interested,please email me fatam19@gmail.com

Christi and James
Posted on 18th June, 2009
Will be travelling from Aranyaprathet to Siem Riep on the 26th of June. Anyone going the same day, could share a taxi?

Christie and James

Wouter Meyers
Posted on 19th June, 2009
We took the plunge and went on a scam bus from Bangkok directly to Siem Reap in June 2009. The bus ticket itself cost us 350 Baht.

The (comfortable) bus left at 8 and arrived near the border at 11:30. We were asked to fill in a form for the Cambodia visa, which would have overcharged us about 15 dollars. Of course we refused. They threatened to leave us at the border, lied that it was the only way to get the visa and a lot of other things. When we remained vigilant they just stopped making a fuss.

After about an hour they cramped us into 2 mini buses and drove us 6 kilometers to the border crossing. After crossing the Thailand border we were taken to some officers sitting just beside the Visa on Arrival office by the guide on our bus. Here they also tried to overcharge us at least 10 dollars, which we again refused. We walked to the actual Visa on Arrival office where they asked us the actual 20 dollars, but with a 100 baht extra fee that they didn't want to explain. In the end we paid it, but later we heard that some people started taking pictures, which got them the visa for the actual price.

After the border crossing we were driven to the new bus terminal, a huge building with nothing in it. There we changed on another bus that took us to Siem Reap in about 4 to 5 hours. We were dropped 5 kilometers from the city and had to pay a tuk tuk driver 0.80 dollar cents each to bring us to a hotel. We decided to not stay with the place they were getting commission for, but we did use the driver for the next day's Angkor sightseeing (which the guy was much more eager for).

Overall I think the scam bus for us was not so bad, considering we didn't have to spend a lot of money on a taxi on the Cambodian side.

Marina
Posted on 20th June, 2009
To Christie and James

I will most likely also be travelling the same day. Sharing a taxi would be nice!

Here is my email address:

lily_of_the_valley64@hotmail.com

-Marina

Sarah E
Posted on 24th June, 2009
Plan on making this trip overnight the week of July 20th to the 24th 2009. I am flexible on the days going and would like to see if anyone would like to meet up for the trip. I am a 25/F.

Kieran Williams
Posted on 26th June, 2009
Did the trip about 2weeks ago. got caught at the border re 1200b visa but taxi to S/Rwas only 20us and the road from P/P to S/R is now a 4lane highway and only 1.75 hoursride.at S/R stayed at ancient Angor guesthouse Was ok. 25 U/S night and house a pool. Clean but staff did speak a lot of english and wereindiferant to your needs. On returning from P/P stayed at Siemreap riversideguest house for 1 nightand do thourghly recommend it. 20 u/s a nightbut no pooland 4/6 minutes to Pub street

Wai Wai
Posted on 3rd July, 2009
Hi, I'm planning to do this trip Bangkok to Siem Reap (solo budget traveller) around the 13th July if anyone would like to share the taxis would be great to meet up.

My e-mail address: lee_wai_wai@hotmail.com
Thanks
Wai

jons
Posted on 4th July, 2009
ARE YOU DOWN TO SHARE THE COSTS
BKK TO SIEM REAP, MONDAY JULY 6th?

Will be leaving from Morchit 2 station, 6am bus to Aranyaphrathet and continuing onto Siem Reap. Will be planning on taking the buses from ticket windows 23 or 25 departing from bus stall 116. (See Tales of Asia link below for details about that...)

Last minute post here, but in case someone is taking the same trip, we can plan to share costs, etc.

Found this site below very information, along with Travelfish suggestions for making the journey across to Poipet and Siem Reap --- check it out:
http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-overland-bkksr-self.htm


Planning on staying to chill with the Angkor Wat ruins for a week and then returning to BKK.

Male solo budget traveller, 32 years old, Filipino, on my summer break from teaching and looking forward to seeing Angkor Wat!!! I've got a big green backpack, shaved head, black glasses in case you see me at the bust station.

Safe travels.

Peace,
jons
isanghamahal@yahoo.com

Iker
Posted on 4th July, 2009
Hi,

I have read that with the 13.05 pm train you'll need to overnight in Aranyaprathet or Poipet.
I have also read that the Poipet border crossing is open from 07:30-20:00 daily, so... that can´t be right.

Why do we hace to overnight? At what time do we hace to take a bus / train not to overnight?
We want to stay in Bangkok till 12.00 in the morning because it is sunday and we want to see the markets. And we would likre to tkae a bus / train at that time, but tu get Siem Reap in the night. Is this impossible?

Thanks!

carina
Posted on 7th July, 2009
Hi! I'll arrive in BKK on the 27th. I'm going to siem reap from BKK on the 27th or 28th of July.. Im pretty flexible. I would love a company and to share a cab going there.
E mail me if you want to join me. carina_rys@yahoo.com

Jordi .
Posted on 8th July, 2009
Hi,

I`m planning to make this trip from BKK to Siem Reap around August 1st or 2nd,I`ll be travelling on my own,because I`m meeting some friends once I get there,If there is anybody ok for thoses dates would be great to share the trip and the expenses.

jordiclimb@hotmail.com

angfonz
Posted on 8th July, 2009
The girl and I might be making this trip at the very end of August '09. If anyone is interested in tagging along, let me know.

Elliott
commonplace@gmail.com

cencia
Posted on 11th July, 2009
Hi, I'm leaving very very early on the 25th to make this journey to Siem Reap by nightfall. If anyone is interested, it will be myself and my friend. 21/F and 21/M.

cencia@hawaii.edu

safe travels :)

dex
Posted on 13th July, 2009
Hi -- I'm looking to do Bangkok to Siem Reap, leaving early the morning of July 19 or 20 (either day works just fine). If anyone is interested in sharing the trip and expenses, drop me a line. I'm 35/M, originally from the Caribbean but living in London now.

cheers
Dex

chappole@yahoo.com

Tida A
Posted on 13th July, 2009
My sister and I would like to leave for Siem Reap around July 24th...anyone else plan on making the trip then?

TidaAnnManathat@gmail.com

jucipotter
Posted on 15th July, 2009
Hi, we are planning to do this trip from Bangkok Airport to Siem Reap on the 13th September. if anyone would like to share the taxis would be great to meet up.I have already booked a privat tourist guide for Angkor. I

here is my email: jucipotter@gmail.com
Thanks
juci

jucipotter
Posted on 15th July, 2009
Hi, we are planning to do this trip from Bangkok Airport to Siem Reap on the 13th September. if anyone would like to share the taxis would be great to meet up.I have already booked a privat tourist guide for Angkor. I

here is my email: jucipotter@gmail.com
Thanks
juci

Edward Urbina
Posted on 15th July, 2009
hello were going to Siam Reap from Bangkok on October 5...please let me know if anyone will go on that date...Thanks!!!

Edward Urbina
Posted on 15th July, 2009
hello were going to Siam Reap from Bangkok on October 5...please let me know if anyone will go on that date...Thanks!!!
my email is : iloveyoubaby2005@gmail.com

Franco
Posted on 22nd July, 2009
Would like to take the train from bkk to siam reap. will be my girlfriend and I, anyone travelling there in the beginning of agust would like to join the trip? will be better and safer to be more people..we planned to live with the early morning train on the 5th Agust. please email me if you might interested...franco.pesci@gmail.com

Patrick Riley
Posted on 23rd July, 2009
When you cross the border from Cambodia back to Thailand, keep in mind that your visa is for 15 days only, not 30 days that you were issued when you arrived at the Bangkok airport. We had to pay a 500 baht penalty per day when we left the country to return to America because I assumed incorrectly that when we returned to Thailand from Cambodia the visa was good for 30 days. The 30 day visa is issued at airports only, Any overland crossing by foot will get you a 15 day visa. The fine applies to any travellers age 15 and older.

mona Wu
Posted on 24th July, 2009
Super super last minute but I'm looking to make the trip to siem reap from bangkok tomorrow July 25th coming back on the 28th. Anyone care to join?

my email: mona.p.wu@gmail.com

Jasper
Posted on 26th July, 2009
Me and my girlfriend are planning to take the bus from Bangkok to Siam Reap on the 28th of July in the afternoon.

Does anyone know if there will be enough time left to cross the border to Cambodja (and maybe to even get to Siam Reap)?


Anyone wants to join us to share to costs for a taxi from the border?

E-mail: j_deneut@yahoo.com

liz
Posted on 29th July, 2009
hi, sorry for the short notice, but I'm planning to go to siem reap from bkk in the next 2 or 3 days, anyone would like to join me so we can share the costs? thanks a lot.

debb
Posted on 5th August, 2009
2 girls are planning to take this trip on 1st October and back to BKK on 5th October. anyone would like to join us to fight together and split the taxi cost? Thanks.

debbie.y.chen@gmail.com

kelly
Posted on 6th August, 2009
will be on business trip in Bkk til Sept 17 but planning to extend til 20th. Leaving for Siam Reap on the 18th and back on the 20th.
anyone who'll be traveling on the same date?
it wud be nice to split the taxi and win a friend :)

kelly
Posted on 6th August, 2009
will be on business trip in Bkk til Sept 17 but planning to extend til 20th. Leaving for Siam Reap on the 18th and back on the 20th.
anyone who'll be traveling on the same date?
it wud be nice to split the taxi and win a friend :)

kelly
Posted on 6th August, 2009
i'll be in Bangkok for a business trip from 13th to 17th. I'm planning to go to Siem Reap on the 18th and back to Bkk on the 20th.

If anyone will be traveling on the same date, it'll be nice to share a ride and win a friend. ;D

Vince
Posted on 9th August, 2009
Kelly, I planned to go to Siem Reap from Bangkok on the 17th or 18th and return on the 21st of September. I have not decided weither I'll fly or by land. If you are interest in planning something together, drop me a line - vhuang0501@gmail.com.

Vince
Posted on 10th August, 2009
BTW, AirAsia offers pretty decent airfare as well. I checked earlier today and found that it can cost as low as $60 for a round trip ticket.

Vince

Helen
Posted on 10th August, 2009
Hello!
I am going to go to Siem Reap from Bangkook on the 23 or 24 of October for 3 days
If anyone will be traveling on the same date, it'll be nice to share a ride and with a friend.

Ryan
Posted on 11th August, 2009
I am heading to Siem Reap sometime in the next couple weeks, August 15-30, not 100% sure which day I'll leave, but I am flexible if anyone is interested in going. I have plenty of time, so the train sounds like it may be the way to go but I would fly if anyone is interested.

HaydenNZ
Posted on 14th August, 2009
I read somewhere on this page that the guy's on the border with pink shirts are Cambodian government employees who are there to aid our transition through the crossing.

They turned out to have the logo of the cambodian taxi company on their shirts and although full of helpful information, are only there to ensure you pay for their service.

NB: The quickest way to avoid the few hundred Baht 'additional fee' from the Cambodian border guards is to point to the sign above their office that says USD20. (Although I did feel a little bad for not providing what must be the only small perk of their job)

Lisa
Posted on 14th August, 2009
Hey Ryan

Im planning on heading this way pretty soon and would be more than happy to hook up and split the taxis etc. Could be leaving Bangkok as soon as the 16th, maybe the 17th. If your up for it, or anyone else for that matter, drop me a line lisa.ann.mason@gmail.com

nery
Posted on 16th August, 2009
I have plans to go to Siem Reap to meet an impatient supposed-to-be employer. Just wanna meet her and see the school. I would probably stay there overnight. Planning to travel probably end of August or second week of September - anyone who wish to chip in/split traveling costs from Poipet to Siem Reap are most welcome.

nery
Posted on 16th August, 2009
Guys, if you want to use a convenient service - I know a German (Claudio +6681-815-4803) who can provide you transportation service from Tesco/BTS On Nut station to a Cambodian border. Consult him first about your itinerary and probably negotiate. This guy also arranges daily trips for foreigners who wish to extend their Thai Tourist visas, costs are fairly reasonable. Hope this is helpful.

alexizzz
Posted on 24th August, 2009
Me and my gf will be in bangkok from Oct 10-16 and planning for squeeze the siem reap trip. Anyone care to join... if you are going to bangkok within the said date...
It's better to travel with a group and will be cheaper to share fares..
thanks..

just PM me. Ym: en_fuego_alex

eden
Posted on 24th August, 2009
my friend and i, 2 girls, will travel from siem reap to bangkok on 6 october. looking for ppl share the taxi. my email is woorixiang@hotmail.com. email me if you will travel at the same day. cheers!

mike
Posted on 25th August, 2009
hi! came across this site. any suggestions on how to get to bkk from sr? there are five of us who will be going to bkk this september 22nd and we are going to follow the direction given in this site from bkk to sr. however, we dont have an idea on how to get back from sr to bkk. ;) any suggestions? thanks! just email me @ lilbored19@yahoo.com

one more thing? what is the best time of the day when visiting angkor wat? and how much is the fee as of this year 2009? thanks!!!


THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Godbless! ;)

Jose
Posted on 26th August, 2009
Hi everyone, i will be in bangkok between the 8 to 21 sept, i'm looking people to share this transportation to angkor wat and if it is possible to return the next day. so just send me a message to jnasc82@yahoo.com

my best regards.

jucipotter
Posted on 27th August, 2009
Hi Kelly,
I came trough your post here and I am planning to take the same journey to Angkor Wat, but cannot contact you as you didn't send your email address.
Regards, juci

jucipotter
Posted on 27th August, 2009
Hi Kelly,
I came trough your post here and I am planning to take the same journey to Angkor Wat, but cannot contact you as you didn't send your email address.
Regards, juci

Ted Bailey
Posted on 28th August, 2009
Me and my Mother will be doing this trip on the 23rd of sept from Bangkok airport to siem reap - we will be leaving the airport at about 2pm and will be at the bus station by 3pm -
anyone who wants to share the taxiride can meet us at the airport or the bus station.
I have been traveling for 8 months and have already been to siem reap and all the temples but my mother has just come out to meet me so she will be first time.
i have not done this trip in this direction.

Anyone willing to share the bus and taxi fare please email me on EDB1984@live.co.uk

Im 24 male and stuff - here is my profile on couchsuring to prove im not a serial killer is;......
http://www.couchsurfing.org/ev1lted

thanks people - hopefully get to meet someone soon.
Ted

alex
Posted on 28th August, 2009
Me and my gf will be in bangkok from Oct 10-16 and planning for squeeze the siem reap trip. Anyone care to join... if you are going to bangkok within the said date...
It's better to travel with a group and will be cheaper to share fares..
thanks..

just PM me. Yahoo messenger: en_fuego_alex
email: en_fuego_alex@yahoo.com

Harold
Posted on 30th August, 2009
We took the chance 1,5 weeks ago... we took a scam minivan to poipet and took care of the rest ourselves.

The van stopped 8km before the border, tried to arrange our visa's but we just told them (sawasdee travel) that we already had a visa (which wasn't true, but they didn't try to convince us further) other people also said no because i printed this article :). The van was not broken en after half an hour it went to the border and they tried to get our passports again to arrange the other people's visa's by a fancy government building. again they said no and after the guy went in (with ~15 passports from people waiting at the restaurant) and came back we went to the border.

At the border we got our visa within 5 minutes after we were stamped out of thailand. no problems there, just 25dollars without any "extra" cost. then off to getting stamped into cambodia, it was quite busy so it took about half an hour (some chinese people tried to get in with copies of their passwords).

We met two israelian guys who were willing to share a cab so we went into the shuttlebus, two touts joined us, but we completely ignored them.. when we were almost were at the busstation they tried to tell us that dollars had to be exchanged, we told them that we didn't have dollars they quite fast shut up :)

We got a cab, which was 14 dollars per person, and 1,5-2 hours later we got into siemreap, there they dropped us off with some tuctuc drivers (they told us that the transportation to the guesthouse was included in the cab drive.). That tuctuc drivers tried to get us to a certain guesthouse, but we told them that we already booked&payed for ours, he still wasn't convinced, but after a few minutes he got us there anyway :) after that they tried to get a job as tourguide for angkor wat the next day. we already had an address for a good tourguide and after we told them that we already had one they got annoyed that he didn't pick us up.

A lot of people in siem reap are really annoying, try to find a tuctuc driver that looks trustworthy and you'll have a couple of fun days in angkor wat. and do not pay more than 8-10 dollars a day for a tourguide that will drive you around.

Tanya
Posted on 1st September, 2009
Me and my husband will be doing this trip n 28 September. Anyone who want to join us to follow this plan, please email me to:
tanuha.k.a@gmail.com

j1500
Posted on 1st September, 2009
Hi
Just wanted to thank M!

We got a taxi to the Big C shopping centre in Bang Na and ended up on a red Star Vegas bus all the way to the visa post at piopet (just less than 3 hours). Cost 200baht and had bril aircon, free water and a sandwich. We were going for the Company 99 bus (which is green and white) but panicked and got on the one that came in first. You get both just after the hawker breakfast stall.
lovely old guy from bus pretty much escorted us to the check point, and when the Visa official tried to charge us 2000 baht we told him we had no baht left so paid 20 dollars plus 100 baht after various other scams and threats from him- i just kept pointing at the 20 dollar sign! not bad and saved lots of hassle.
Then we actually ignored the shuttle cos of stress/confusion, and managed to get a taxi all the way to seim reap for 30 dollars.
The road is fantsstic and we arrived at seim reap in less than 2 hours!!

Altogether the trip took 5 hours.
Just one word of warning the taxi drive stopped just outside the town and said we had to transfer to tuttuk - this was "free" and luckily we had hotel booked already. He tried to book us for the next day but we just thanks but no thanks.

Stayed there 5 days as we enjoyed it so much.
Hope this helps someone!

Christine
Posted on 2nd September, 2009
Hi guys,

Me and friend will be doing this trip on the 8 Oct from Bangkok bus station Morchit to siem reap - anyone who wants to share the taxiride.

thanks, Christine.Dendekker@Clariant.Com

Michael Webley
Posted on 2nd September, 2009
Just a quick update for anyone doing this trip having completed this on July 20th... it all goes to plan as above apart from at one stage..

BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU GET OFF THE TRAIN AT ARANYAPRATHET... there is a big scam that we all got caught in...

When you get off the train the tut tut drivers say they will take you to the border but instead they take you to a visa agent, with an office designed to look like the border. They say they will help you with the visa and then charge you 1300BHT... we argued the toss and tld them we knew it was only $20 (680BHT) but they told us it had changed and many more lies. The tut tut driver is in on the scam too - they get a cut, so once you are there they will not drive you to the real border until you have bought the over priced visa - so you are stuck.... if this happens just grab your bag and start walking! It's not far.

So the lesson is - tell the driver you are not interested in this immitation border and you want the real border where you will buy your visa yourself from immigration. Be very direct and tell them you know about the visa company scam... hopefully they will then take you to teh real border which you will know is the real deal because there will be hundreds of trucks, lots of other local people and lots of big buildings... not just one office!



Also of note... cabs into siem reap have now been standardised by the government so they are all $12 per person, no negotiation or price per car, so expect to pay $12 each.

Lukas
Posted on 4th September, 2009
Hi,
I travel from Phnom phen Siem Reap 7.october and then to Bangkok. So if someone want join me and other two friend we will be happy.
lukas.melis@gmail.com

tanya
Posted on 6th September, 2009
we r planning a road trip from bangkok to siam reap in mid oct 2009...we are a group of 70 indian nationals...we were told that the visa at the border is 7000 rupees!!!!...but if you fly into siam route then the visa is gratis..free....need to know if this true....
tanya

Roslaiw
Posted on 12th September, 2009
I know its early BUT 1 canuk and 1 American will be going Dec 12 2009 from BKK to SR. Train then taxi over. Let me know if anyone else wants in. date fixed. rogue.silly@gmail.com

Dawn
Posted on 15th September, 2009
I want to travel overland from Bangkok to Battambang ASAP, does anyone know how I can do this please? Thanks a lot.

Glen
Posted on 17th September, 2009
i am travelling from bangkok to siem reap by 1st week of october anyone travelling on the same week?

edward
Posted on 18th September, 2009
hey - two people doing this trip on the morning of the 24th of sept - from bangkok bus station all the way to siem reap by bus - then taxi after the border
email me if you want to split the cost of the taxi

EDB1984@live.co.uk

thanks - ted

alexizzz
Posted on 18th September, 2009
Hi Glen..
We are also going to bangkok then go to Siem Reap.. Oct. 9-16. There are two of us.. we can split the transpo cost. email me: en_fuego_alex@yahoo.com

Glen
Posted on 18th September, 2009
sent you an email alex...

reine
Posted on 19th September, 2009
Hi! Thanks for this.. I will be in BKK on Oct 31 - Nov 8, and i came across this site. it was really informative, thanks to the one who started it and the latest comments and updates provided by everyone.

Anyway, i was thinking of crossing Thai boarder and checking out other places as well, and came across this site.

Is it possible to travel from BKK -Siem Rep in one whole day and head back to BKK before the end of the day? I just want to check out Angkor Wat anyway and take some pictures then head back to Bangkok.

If anyone is also traveling BKK on the same dates, you can get in touch with me through riorachel@live.com, maybe we can share on transportation to save up on a lot of things.

thanks!

Dan
Posted on 21st September, 2009
Hi, starting in bangkok on the 7th october, stayin there for 3 months then to cambodia and then vietnam, any 1 know any good fun cheap hostels to stay at?

dannycook86@hotmail.com

Pippa
Posted on 19th November, 2009
Hey. My boyfriend and I are planning to go from Bangkok (Khao San Road) to Siem Reap on 29th November (Sunday.) We're planning on going via bus to Poipet then a taxi down to Siem Reap, which will be a lot cheaper if we could share with others. If anyone fancies coming along with us - we're from Wales and I've been to Thailand before but it's my first visit to Cambodia - then give me an e-mail or message me on Facebook
Pippa Carvell
pippacarvell@hotmail.com

pippa
Posted on 19th November, 2009
Not sure if my last comment worked - my boyfriend and I are hoping to go from Bangkok overland to Siem Reap on 29th November. We're taking the bus to Poipet and then hoping to share a taxi if anyone else is thinking of going around that time??
Pippa

Dan
Posted on 25th September, 2009
Hi 23 m England, starting in Bangkok on 7th october, staying in thailand for 3 months, travelling all over , doing the famous full moon party, xmas eve,new years eve, any 1 else up 4 it? dont be shy email me :)

Dan
Posted on 25th September, 2009
email me at dannycook86@hotmail.com
forgot 2 add that

cyndi
Posted on 17th November, 2009
hi all,

I am thinking of traveling to Siem Reap either from Bangkok or Pattaya(if possible) anytime next week but has to be back in BKK on 26 Nov to catch the plane on 27 Nov.
So if anyone is interested to join me and share the cost, please contact me at cynditsh@hotmail.com
Cyndi

Christine
Posted on 29th September, 2009
Hi Alex,
we are 3 pax will leave Bangkok from Morchit bus station to Siem Reap october 9, maybe we can share teh transp. cost.

email me: Christine.Dendekker@Clariant.Com
or : dd.christine@yahoo.com

Carlo
Posted on 30th September, 2009
Tried to send an email to the address shown for M, in response to her advice on catching the bus from Bang Na. Perhaps not her correct email address shown.

My question is are the bus tickets purchased on the day of travel, and is there a chance that the seats get sold out?

Appreciate responses. Thanks,
Carlo

Dan
Posted on 2nd October, 2009
Does any 1 know when the storms are gonna stop in thailand, or is the sun still out and shining over there???

Michel
Posted on 4th October, 2009
Hello everybody!!!

I'm travelling around in Thailand for a month,starting 16 Nov.'09,and plan a sidetrip for a about 4 days to see & take pictures of Angkor Wat.
I checked about flights,AirAsia has a promotion - flying to Phnom Penh for about 2200 baht,roundtrip,late arrival 16.30 - but still have to travel 5 hours to Siem Reap!!!Will take a lot of time...inconvenient arrivaltime also!
(just tell you,maybe good idea for some other readers here ;-)) >>> Or fly BangkokAir,will be 7000 baht ('bestprice'fare-internet!) Too much for me!!!!!

I decide to travel by bus,leaving monday 23 Nov!!! Maybe someone would like to join,and share transportations to SR? Stay 2 days...getting back to BKK at thursday 26.

This forum is great!!! Lot of people talk about their experience of cheaper possibilities,and made me think positive about the trip!!! Can somebody tell me if there's anything 'tricky' to keep in mind???
Take Dollars or Bahts,seems like you can use both? Need a photo for the visa,just one or more? Don't need to ake reservations for any bus during the trip?
Any tips are welcome...as I like to prepared! ;-)

michelbavelaar@ziggo.nl (The Netherlands)

Kevn Bryant
Posted on 8th October, 2009
Myfiance and I are going to Thailand on October 31 and staying for 10 day. We are going to Siem Reap for a couple days, hen going to travel around Thailand for 10 more days. Anyone interestedin joining us on our trip to Cambodia are MORE THAN WELCOME to contact me! We will be thre

kjbreal@yahoo.com ( stay in Belgium, but i am American!)

Please

Federico
Posted on 12th October, 2009
Hi Everyone,
I'll be making this journey in the next 2-4 days, departing from bangkok.
If anyone is interestedto share the journey's cost and a chat then please get back to me.
Also attached the link for applying for a cambodian visa via the cambodian government at the same price but hassle free.

http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/e-visa/vindex.aspx
My email is fede777@hotmail.com

alister
Posted on 13th October, 2009
planning to travel to SR nov 2 , flying into bkk nov1 2300hrs from melbourne.anyone interested in catching up at mochit and sharing the journey'c cost will be awsome.there are 3 of us traveling .contact
alister alisterdias@hotmail.com

Leah
Posted on 16th October, 2009
I may be a bit early here but we are doing the Siem Reap to BKK leg Feb 12 if anyone wants to share!

heinrich
Posted on 17th October, 2009
hello! a were a group of college students who plans to visit enter bangkok and exit in saigon from november 17- november 21. we plan to pass by ream reap then head to phnom penh and then head to saigon. were on a really tight budget. i would like to ask for suggestions for guesthouses we can stay in thats price friendly for backpacers, both in eam reap and in phnom penh hopefully. thanks! please do email me (jsuaberon@gmail.com). thanks bigtime!

heinrich
Posted on 17th October, 2009
hello! we're a group of college students who plans to visit enter bangkok and exit in saigon from november 17- november 21. we plan to pass by seam reap then head to phnom penh and then head to saigon. were on a really tight budget. i would like to ask for suggestions for guesthouses we can stay in that are price friendly for backpacers, both in seam reap and in phnom penh hopefully. thanks! please do email me (jsuaberon@gmail.com). thanks bigtime!

Paula W
Posted on 17th October, 2009
You need to get to the train station VERY early in order to get a seat. please be advise that it's a disgusting train with lots of sweaty people and no bathroom! we had our seats, but people are almost on top of you. We got off after 30 minutes. I wouldn't recommend it... take the bus instead!

arun
Posted on 19th October, 2009
leaving Bangkok early to Siem Reap tomorrow (20th oct). If anyones looking for a taxi share on the cambodian border send me an email,

regards arun.

Agi
Posted on 22nd October, 2009
Hi Everyone! Me and my bf are planning to travel to Siem Reap from Morchit bus station on November 13th. If anyone is interested doing this trip together and to share the journey's cost let me know.

Dan
Posted on 22nd October, 2009
Planning on going to Siem Reap end of November from Bangkok. If anyone wants to join me on this journey and share a taxi, please let me know! Thanks

virusvaleria
Posted on 23rd October, 2009
this directions are gonna be so handy when we go over the first week of january.
THANKS HEAPS!!!!

rin
Posted on 26th October, 2009
thanks for the info!
i also wanted to let people know that buses coming back to bkk arent always as nice as the buses leaving. I just took a trip to isaan (north-east) thailand and paid about 250 b and had a great trip. On the way pack we paid just as much and they stopped about every half an hour and picked up more and more people until they JAM PACKED the bus with people, and the trip took twice as long and was hot and uncomfortable. I would reccommend following directions into siam reap but then taking the boat down to phnom phen, which is supposed to be a beautiful ride and for only like $10 US and then flying out from there, there are alot of other airlines that fly from there (esp air asia, which always has deals).


I plan on making this trip with a friend for the Kings birthday weekend, December 6-8 if anyone wants to try to make the trip with us!

kacapraro@liberty.edu

Sandra
Posted on 28th October, 2009
Hi! We are landing in Bangkok al 10.15 am and I was wondering if there is any chance of arriving to Siem Reap that evening going by land!! Does anyone knows the timetable of the buses from the airport?

Thanks for your help!

Sandra

Sandra
Posted on 28th October, 2009
Hi! We are landing in Bangkok al 10.15 am and I was wondering if there is any chance of arriving to Siem Reap that evening going by land!! Does anyone knows the timetable of the buses from the airport?

Thanks for your help!

Sandra

Rajan
Posted on 31st October, 2009

Rajan

I am planing to go to Siem Reap on 5th november by land, if anyone join with me would be great company...

rajanktm@yahoo.com

Cass
Posted on 2nd November, 2009
Hey
I am doing Siem reap to Bangkok...
What time do i have to be at the border to get the bus to bangkok?
I need to get back to fly out so want to make sure i get there in time!

Anna
Posted on 3rd November, 2009
Hi,

I'm doing this journey on Fri 6th November. The bus leaves at 7.45am from the Ko San Road. If anyone wants to meet up and join me that would great - bit worried doing it alone!

Thanks, Anna

annabailey100@hotmail.com

Anna
Posted on 3rd November, 2009
Hi,

I'm doing this journey on Fri 6th November. The bus leaves at 7.45am from the Ko San Road. If anyone wants to meet up and join me that would great - bit worried doing it alone!

Thanks, Anna

annabailey100@hotmail.com

Olga
Posted on 6th November, 2009
Hi Everyone! Me and my bf are planning to travel to Siem Reap from Morchit bus station on November 25th. If anyone is interested doing this trip together and to share the journey's cost let me know.

helgaz@rambler.ru

Marion
Posted on 8th November, 2009
Hi Agi,
I'm thinking about going on the 13th of November as well. There's no E-mail adress in your message, so just send me a message if the trip's still on and you're still looking for someone to share the costs

mabischof@hotmail.com

scott
Posted on 10th November, 2009
Follow the Tales of Asia webpage advice! Take the government bus from Morchit and rent a taxi in Poipet. It's worth the extra money! My wife and I traveled there a few years ago during the dry season and arrived in under 8 hours. The only complaint I had was that we ignored the touts but they still came to the cab driver and demanded money! We tipped him what we figured he lost to them. He seemed to appreciate it; however, when we tipped our drivers to Angkor they seemed confused and maybe a little insulted. Happy travels!

Peter Pennell
Posted on 11th November, 2009
Left Bangkok this morning by train at 0600.... arrived A..... more or less on time at Noon.... 20Baht on back of motorcycle to border... with E visa straight through border.... without any haggling accepted 3up motorcycle ride to taxi stand... had the back seat all to my self.... a/c comfort... road to turn-off brilliant... then ok, lots of filled in pot holes... delivered to Royal hotel Battamburg at 2.30 pm..... $9.... a bargain... as stated no scams or hassles at the border!!!!

Peter Pennell
Posted on 11th November, 2009
Left Bangkok this morning by train at 0600.... arrived A..... more or less on time at Noon.... 20Baht on back of motorcycle to border... with E visa straight through border.... without any haggling accepted 3up motorcycle ride to taxi stand... had the back seat all to my self.... a/c comfort... road to turn-off brilliant... then ok, lots of filled in pot holes... delivered to Royal hotel Battamburg at 2.30 pm..... $9.... a bargain... as stated no scams or hassles at the border!!!!

Gavin
Posted on 12th November, 2009
Hi,

I'm traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap on the 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th November and was wondering if anyone wanted to join me on the trip.

I'm a 31 year old man from London who is traveling on my own

If you are interested then please email me on gavin558@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Gavin

Giorgia
Posted on 12th November, 2009

thank you mister M!!!!!!

We got a taxi to the Big C shopping centre in Bang Na and we waited for the bus (Company 99, sorry i forget to write phone no.).there is not a terminal, you have to stop the bus! It Cost 200baht with aircon, free water and a sandwich.
At 3pm we arrived at SR,the road is fantastic!!!

Hope this helps someone!

Giorgia
Posted on 12th November, 2009

thank you mister M!!!!!!

We got a taxi to the Big C shopping centre in Bang Na and we waited for the bus (Company 99, sorry i forget to write phone no.).there is not a terminal, you have to stop the bus! It Cost 200baht with aircon, free water and a sandwich.
At 3pm we arrived at SR,the road is fantastic!!!

Hope this helps someone!

Freya
Posted on 17th November, 2009
Me and a friend are possibly travelling from bangkok to siem reap around late april 2010, so wanted to say thankyou for the info provided on here, its really helpful and will keep posted if i find any good tips on the way!

Mark
Posted on 23rd November, 2009
hi! I would just like to thank you for all the information you have provided. This was one of our references during our trip. This site has really helped us on our journey.

As an act of gratitude, I'll share our experience here. We travelled through Indochina from Oct 10-17, 2009. We took the 5:55am 3rd class train. The train ride costs about 28 baht (if I remember it right). You can ride the train in the Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. If you want to be immersed to their culture you should definitely try this!

Be careful in Aranyaprathet. A tuktuk driver took us to this so called "consular office of Cambodia." They insist that we are already at the border but we can't see any of the landmarks 9from our research) that supposed to be there. The supposed to be immigration officials took our passports and filled out the immigration cards for us and after that they ask for 300 baht each for processing. If you dont have a photo with you they'll ask you to pay 100 baht. We started calling up people we know who have been to Cambodia before and I think that scared them and returned our passports. they just said that we have to make sure that we'll pay at the border.

At the real border, it is just a breeze! We don't have to pay anything (since we are from the Philippines we don't need a visa).

At the Poipet (the Cambodian side of the border), we took free shuttle bus that would take us to the terminal for taxis, trucks and buses. The terminal is clean and organized. Then, we took a Toyota Camry taxi for US$12 each. A guy with yellow long-sleeved uniform who we think works for the government helped us during the whole process. He didn't charge us anything at all so look out for those good guys. ;)

The road condition from Poipet to Siem Reap is very good. It will take about 2 hours to arrive at Siem Reap.

I hope this helps. If you like you can visit my site about the trip and if you have any questions don't hesitate to email me: glacierymango@yahoo.com

Have a wonderful trip! enjoy!

jody
Posted on 25th November, 2009
Hey there!

I'm travelling from Bangkok to siem reap around the 7th or 8th of december.. hope there's someone who wants to join me! I'm a 28th year old girl from the netherlands and travelling alone. If you're intrested send me an email (jj.vodegel@yahoo.com)!

greets Jody

bipchak
Posted on 29th November, 2009
Hi there,
I have learnt a lot from this site. I plan to travel BKK to SR on 26th Dec 2009. Anyone interested in joining me? You can contact me at biprajit.chakravarty@gmail.com

Douglas
Posted on 2nd December, 2009
I am traveling to siam Reap for the Angkor Wat half marathon on the 4th. I arrive Bangkok on the 3rd. Anyone want to make the trip with me. I flew last time but I have the time so I'm going to take the bus....

Shirley
Posted on 15th December, 2009
Hi,

Will be crossing the borders on 24th december, hoping to share a cab to JASMINE LODGE, let me know if anyone is interested!

Cheers
sejx88@gmail.com

Shiva
Posted on 16th December, 2009
I am travelling from Bangkok to Siem Reap by Bus/Taxi in FEB 2010 Any body interested may pls contact me over e-mail before Dec 2009

Ivana
Posted on 17th December, 2009
Shiva, I'll be travelling from Bkk to Siem Reap on 09/02/2010 but with the train.

Shiva
Posted on 17th December, 2009
I 'll be travelling by Bus from Bkk to Aranyaprathet , may be we can share a Taxi from Rongklua Border to Siem Reap (if my date is fixed) I will confirm you shortly

Narayan Har Gupta
Posted on 22nd December, 2009
Hey Shirley..

Good luck for both of us...

My trip to cambodia is also on 24th dec.. so it would be great to share the taxi..

please read your mail for further details and reply me (very) soon
thanks
Narayan

Narayan Har Gupta
Posted on 22nd December, 2009
my e- mail is

narayanhar@gmail.com

jenine
Posted on 22nd December, 2009
Hi I'll be traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap on Feb 4, 2009 with my b/f. We arrive in Thailand around 2am and hope to catch an early bus to siem reap. If anyone wants to join us to share a taxi that would be great!

jenine
Posted on 22nd December, 2009
Hi I'll be traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap on Feb 4, 2009 with my b/f. We arrive in Thailand around 2am and hope to catch an early bus to siem reap. If anyone wants to join us to share a taxi that would be great!

pedro
Posted on 30th December, 2009
hi i will be travelling on Feb 18, 2010 with my wife anyone want to share with me a taxi to siem reap?

Stefan
Posted on 2nd January, 2010
hi, i will be travelling to siem reap on Feb 24,2010.if anyone want to share a taxi with me please write to

stefano.pilz@gmx.net

MISZA
Posted on 3rd January, 2010
Me and my Dad going to Siem Reap on 16 January. Morning train is for us too early - we will be sleeping instead of admiring the views. So - probably by bus.
Anyone can advise details?
Anyone willing to join and share taxi?

Ton
Posted on 3rd January, 2010
Thank you very much for this information. Our experience below.

We tried this trip on our way to Angkor temples, Siem Riep. Going to Mo Chit from Ko Sang road by TukTuk. Booking the first class ticket for 200b at Mo Chit was easy. The bus left 30 minutes later. This was at 12:30.

Arriving in Aranyaprathet the taxi drivers where waiting for bus, many calling border. We took a TukTuk driver which asked 80bath.

This guy suddenly drove up to a traveling agency with guys wearing suits and officially looking badges on. They said this was the border and we had to arrange the Visa's with them. I said no no, go on to the border. They kept on insisting this was the border. But we didn't give in, and when I started to tap the TukTuk driver on his shoulder to continue to the border he started his engine again and drove on. When we arrived at the real border he pointed how we should walk. I paid him the 80 bath and didn't tip because of his stunt before and we kept smiling. The instructions state clearly now not to talk to anybody, and indeed some visa questions again but we kept on walking straight to the border hand in hand which worked.

We arranged a visa and went easily through the border. The Visa was 1000bath. The custom guy seemed to prefer that instead of dollars. Then we had to walk to the Cambodia border. Between the border we where approached by a guy would who said he was a taxi driver. He pointed at a white Toyota Camry standing in front of a Casino. He said it was 45 dollar to Siem Riep. But it turned this guy was a hustler, he arranged a taxi with a non English speaking driver. He wanted a tip for that. Also said we had to pay the taxi upfront, when we refused and got out the car he said OK OK OK, and the driver left. That taxi driver didn't bring us as agreed to the center but dropped us of with tuk tuk drivers. We ended up in the TukTuk with a tout on board. We jumped out near the night market and arranged a guest-house ourselves.

Arrival in room at Siem Riep guest-house at 20:15.

Anthony
Posted on 8th January, 2010
My friends and I are going to Angkor Wat on March 20. We will be coming from Bangkok. Anybody who will be going on the same date? Maybe we can go together.

Also, are there entrance fees on the temples?

Luke
Posted on 9th January, 2010
I have just spent the week in Siem Reap, exploring the temples and tasting the great food. For anyone who is heading there and is looking for a driver I highly recommend contacting my friend Vuthy. He drove me around the temples for three days and was great company. He's very laid-back, has a great sense of humour and speaks excellent English. Also his knowledge of the history of the Angkor Empire and the Khmer legends made the days even more enjoyable. Plus he took me to some of the best restaurants in town. He'll make sure your visit is hassle-free and inexpensive. His contact details are:
(855)17 92 21 76
vuthy_006@yahoo.com

alan & rini
Posted on 11th January, 2010
we are travelling from bangkok to siem reap tomorrow intrestead in meeting others on the journey.............

Sarah
Posted on 11th January, 2010
Anthony,
My husband and I are planning to go from Bangkok to Siem Reap on 20/03/10 and are looking to travel by train to Aranyaprathet and then following the directions advised on this website.

Melanie
Posted on 12th January, 2010
Hi, I have seen some posts above from Anthony and Sarah about travelling from Bangkok to Siem Reap on the 20th March. I am also planning to do this trip on the same date. I would love someone to travel with :-)

Send me an email: melanie_andre18@hotmail.com

Chloe Barnes
Posted on 13th January, 2010
My friend and I are travelling from Siem Reap to Bangkok around the 4th of April! If anybody is interested in travelling with us then email me at chloebarnes91@hotmail.com
We are a bit freaked out about this particular journey so any help at all would be welcome!

Chris
Posted on 13th January, 2010
When it says at the top of the page: "If you want to get to Siem Reap on the same day, you must catch the morning train"

Why is that?

If you get to Aranyaprathet at 5:35 pm, why would it be difficult to get to Siem Reap that evening? The immigration office at the Poipet border is open till 8 pm. After that, it's just a taxi ride away.

Cheers

Elmer
Posted on 14th January, 2010
I am just confused. I am planning for a trip to Seam Reap from Bangkok and I am going to take a train from Hualamphong Station.

This website says that from Phoipet to Siem Reap take only around 1 and a half hours. But the other website i searched in, it says it will take around 3.5 on taxi and 5 hours on bus.

I would gladly appreciate anyone's comment on this. I just want to make sure of my time table. So I can maximize my time. Thanks a lo t!

this is my email address: deespyder@gmail.com

Sriram
Posted on 15th January, 2010
Elmer,
recently a friend of mine travelled to siem reap and confirmed that the travel time from Siem Reap to Phoipet is only 1 hr 30 mins by car. I guess it has improved on account of the improved roads. The only issue is that at Phoipet, Thailand does not give visa on arrival (I am told). can this be confirmed by someone please?

corina
Posted on 15th January, 2010
we just completed this journey on January 13th, 2010. we left bangkok at 5:55 and arrived in siem reap at 5:30pm. we did not rush so it may be shorter for others.

we decided to take the train from hualamphong to aranyaphrathet as it was cheap and not that much slower than bus. we arrived at the border a full hour later than the schedule stated (ie. 12:30). the train ride was interesting although not very comfortable. I would suggest getting on the train by 5:30am to secure a good seat. some are broken and would be even less comfortable.

when we arrived in aranyaprathet there were tuktuk drivers swarming the train. we met anothers on the train and had made a decision to get through the border together. the first drivers to approach us stuck with us even as it was obvious we were looking for a bus to take us to the border. in the end we could find a bus so we got in the tuk tuks for 20 baht per person (40 baht per tuk tuk). as we were driving down the main road I noticed a big truck driving along side us with all the Thai people I'd seen on the train piled into the back.

the truck went straight down the main road but our tuk tuks turned right. they took us to a travel agent and
said, "get out, get visa here". we said "no no take us to the boarder" the drove us next door to the "consulate" again we said "no no take us to the border". they are very convincing but we knew that we only had to pay $20 and the people at the consulate wanted 1500 baht.

eventually after we would not leave the tuk tuk the driver took us to the border. just remain calm and insistent and you will be fine. remember that you will exit Thailand before you ever need to deal with the Cambodian officials. If you need a re-entry visa to Thailand you can also get this at the Thai departure terminal. Everything is on one road so if your tuk tuk turns you know it is for a scam. ignore all the kids but keep an eye on your stuff!

your tuk tuk driver will drop you off along the road so just walk the same direction until you see cars and people walking to a building. stay to the left and you will come to a covered walkway that says Thai/foreigners/border pass. just follow the walkway inside the building and you'll find the border officials.

once through the Thai border you will walk to the Cambodian border. you will go through the health check line and fill out a form. to the right of the door you exit is the visa on arrival office. fill out the application form and hand it and your passort to the officer. he will tell you the fee is $20 plus a $5 dollar fee. many people paid this but a few questioned it. he then said 100 baht was the fee. we refused to pay either fee and asked for a reason to pay. he said it was a processing fee to have the visa immediately. we stated that we could wait. one of the travellers we were with stated she would not pay a bribe and they were openly being corrupt. he told us to wait aside but we refused to leave the area and our passports but we stood aside. 5 minutes late. our passports and visas were given back to us and we were on our way.

continue down the same road and you will see an arrival terminal. this is were you will fill out you arrival/departure card and get stamped.

there is a free shuttle to the transportation hub. you can get a taxi to siem reap for $12/ person or a bus for $9/person. we opted for a bus which ended up being cramped and uncomfortable. our driver was pissed off that no one ate at his chosen restaurant and almost left a traveler behind except we insisted that he stop. mysteriously the air con didn't work after the stop either. the ride took about 2 1/2 hours.

once in siem reap tuk tuks met us and took us to our hotel for 'free'. they will try to take you to a guesthouse but we had reservations. they also want to nail down a commitment from you to be your driver while you are in siem reap.

all in all the day went smoother than I thought it would. I read many of the comments on this site before leaving Bangkok and they were very helpful. I felt confident to say no to people that if I hadn't been prepared would probably have intimidated me.

steve and irmi
Posted on 16th January, 2010
hi we are giong from bangkok to siam reap on monday the 18 early train, if anyone fancies sharing taxis and whatever drop us an e mail and we can meet, steve n irmi.

sonya
Posted on 16th January, 2010
i have found the best easy and reliable.

they pick u from ur hotel 0730 am and then take u there.....to destination

Sriram
Posted on 17th January, 2010
Sonya,
I presume you mean that they pick up from hotel in BKK and take all the way to Siem Reap. if so, will be very useful if you can give more information and the contact details.

Sriram
Posted on 17th January, 2010
Sonya,
I presume you mean that they pick up from hotel in BKK and take all the way to Siem Reap. if so, will be very useful if you can give more information and the contact details.

Sriram
Posted on 17th January, 2010
Sonya,
I presume you mean that they pick up from hotel in BKK and take all the way to Siem Reap. if so, will be very useful if you can give more information and the contact details.

Candice
Posted on 18th January, 2010
hello all

firstly-i have to say that this is a great website-thank you very much for all the info!

my boyfriend and i will be travelling from bangkok to siem reap on either the 6th/7th Feb.

if anyone would like to split a taxi/anything...let us know

thanks :)

Anthony
Posted on 19th January, 2010
Sarah,

We are still going to Siam Reap (from Bangkok) but we moved it a day later. We will be going on the 21st of March. We'll arrive at bangkok on the 19th then we'll go around the city on the 20th then head to siam reap on the 21st. I have 3 friends with me but we would like to have more company in this tour if anyone is interested. By the way, we're from the Philippines.

Please email me at valenciaanthony.ntdcc@ayalamalls.com.ph if you're going to Siam Reap on the same date. Thanks.

Grayson
Posted on 19th January, 2010
I will be making this trip alone on the afternoon of 5, overnight on the border, and I will meet up with my group on March 6 in Siem Reap. If anyone is going to be making the trek at that time, and would like to forces, let me know, and we can coordinate.

graysoc at G mail dot com

Marina
Posted on 22nd January, 2010
For the travelers that have visited Siem Reap and Angkor Wat; how many days would you recomend spending in that region? Thanks!

Harry
Posted on 22nd January, 2010
I going to make the journey on Sunday, the 24th January in the morning from Northern & Northeastern Bus Terminal at about 8 am. Let me know if anyone whats to join me to Siem Reap. E-mail - hellis2017@hotmail.com.

Kamchatka
Posted on 23rd January, 2010
Candice

i am arriving to Bangkok on 6 of feb, then planning to go to siem reap same day or next day

pls get in touch re taxi

elena

Lindsay
Posted on 23rd January, 2010
I will be attempting to make the journey solo... on Tuesday the 26th... if anyone wants to meet up I am going by train and then by whatever means possible....

Dan
Posted on 23rd January, 2010
Hi everyone,

I'll arrive in Bangkok on March 8 and I have one spare week.
I'd like to avoid the flight because several friends have recommended the ground trip.
I plan to spend 3 days in Siem Reap plus the trip - I'll visit Bangkok on the other days.
Anyone interested in joining me (sharing taxis and/or travelling by train/bus together)? Flexible dates between 9 and 15 March

P.S. @ Marina: apparently a full visit to the site takes around 3 days

CS
Posted on 26th January, 2010
Hello all, I am planning to go from Bangkok to Siem Riep on 26th or 27th Feb. I am female travelling solo, if anyone is planning the same trip on those dates and wants to join me and share taxis etc, please get in touch.

Camilla

BIEL
Posted on 28th January, 2010
We will take the bus from Bangkok to the border and then a taxi from Poipet to Siemp Reap
We want to take the bus early in the morning to arrive to Siem Reap before night.
We will do this on 11 February.

If you are planning the same route, contact me and we will share the taxi.

aguareles@yahoo.es

Jeroen
Posted on 29th January, 2010
I am going with my girlfriend to Siem Reap from Bangkok on Saturday the 30th of januari. We are going to take a taxi. Anyone care to join us and share the taxi ride. Going back the 2nd off Februari.

famousmr@live.com

Jacinta Pueyo
Posted on 29th January, 2010
My husband and I will celebrate our wedding anniversary in Bangkok and Cambodia. We'll arrive Bangkok on the 20th and proceed to Angkor Wat on the 21st. Anyone who want want to share taxi with us. We're Filipinos.
jacintapueyo@hotmail.com

magella82
Posted on 31st January, 2010
Hi Dan, My name's Ellen. I'm also going to Siem Reap, probably around the 14th or 15th of March. I arrive in Bangkok on the 9th, and will be spending a few days in Kanchanaburi before coming back to Bangkok, then on to Siem Reap and it would be good to share expenses. Send me an email if this suits: elly_claire@yahoo.com.au

Mikko
Posted on 1st February, 2010
Me and my girlfriend will be doing the Bangkok - Siem Reap overland trip on March 12th, and are looking for 1-2 person(s) to share the taxi with.

We're going to stay in the Two Dragons guesthouse in Siem Reap, and Gordon (the owner) will arrange a taxi + contact to meet us at the border ($45 total for the taxi to Siem Reap) so supposively(!) no hassle with transportation from the border onwards :)

If you're interested in sharing the taxi with us, please contact me at mjtorv (at) utu.fi

Andy
Posted on 2nd February, 2010
Hi,
I will be catching the early train from BKK on Monday 22nd Feb (to Aranyaprathet). And then on to Siem Reap by taxi. Anyone else doing the same and would like to share a taxi?
Andy. (andy @ computacareltd (dot) co (dot) uk)

Johnny
Posted on 2nd February, 2010
Holaa
This information and previous posts have been really helpful. Thanks to everyone whose shared their tips

I will be traveling this route March 9th or 10th with my girlfriend. Probably take the train and go with the flow

ANYONE know the situation of arriving in Bangkok by plane and needing to have a ticket thats shows your leaving the country within 2 wks or month, Is that possible to get something from this route before flying into Bangkok 2 wks before this border crossing?

Thanks,
You can reply or email us at CanadianFinnish@hotmail.com

stefan
Posted on 2nd February, 2010
hi, i will be travelling to siem reap on Feb 24,2010.if anyone want to share a taxi with me please write to

stefano.pilz@gmx.net

Jeroen
Posted on 3rd February, 2010
We already came back from our trip from bangkok to Siem Reap and the info here was very helpfull. There are a lot off ways that people try to earn money on you. Just don't get fooled. When you arrive at the Cambodian border, just walk into the costums building and don't do anything before, because that is all a trick. You can buy your visa inside on the Cambodian site off the border. They will ask you 1000 baht for a visa. It is very difficult to resist. We payed it, because we where ill prepared. It actually costs 20 dollar. I guess the best way to not pay 1000 baht is to have 20 dollar bills and say you don't have enough baht on you.

For who is interested I have the mail adress off a very nice guide in Siem Reap who will show you the temples for about 25 dollars per day (English and German), and i also have the mail adres off a nice English speaking taxi driver in Cambodia that drives from the border to Siem Reap and vise versa for 25 dollar. If anybody is interested you can sent me an e-mail at famousmr@live.com I will give you their details.

Kamchatka
Posted on 3rd February, 2010
Hi, I am arriving to Bangkog on 6th of Feb, heading to Siem Reap on 7th. Plan is to go by train. If someone feels like joining please drop me a mail.

elena.vogt@bluewin.ch

SophieTrinh
Posted on 4th February, 2010
Hi,

I am planning to do this trip and would love to have a buddy. I can leave bangkok Feb. 11+/- and want to return on Feb. 15.

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers,
Sophie

Travelkat
Posted on 7th February, 2010
Hi, I want to go from Bangkok to Siem Reap at the 10th or 11th of February by bus or train/taxi and tuktuk. Anybody interested in joining me, please contact: knatterkatha@gmx.de
Cheers!

Hilda
Posted on 8th February, 2010
Hi, I'm going from Bankok to Siem Reap the 17th of Feb (could also do it the 18th). Anyone interested in doing the trip together???
Cheers
Hilda

Chris Cooper
Posted on 9th February, 2010
Hello Sophie Trinh/TravelKat

I would like to go from Bangkok to Siem Reap on 10th/11th Feb. Would be good to share taxi, etc. I will probably be heading to Phnom Penh after Siem Reap

My email is cooperchris17@googlemail.com, I will check it this evening

Cheers

Chris

Aoife O'B
Posted on 10th February, 2010
I did this route yesterday. I left Bangkok late, and there were no other farang on my bus, so leave early!! There were tuk-tuks to meet my bus, but the driver brought me to a scam shop where they sold visas for 1300baht. it looked legit as it's right beside the cambodia consulate, and the people seemed genuine. i said no, $20 dollars or take me to the border. At the border I paid only $20 + 100baht as i was supposed to!! Be careful about this!!

Linda
Posted on 11th February, 2010
Hi, I and my sister plan to go Siem Reap from Bangkok either by earlier train or bus on 21 Feb. Any one here doing the same, would be good to share a cab to Siem Ream from border and good to have more company.

My email address: rongdilan@yahoo.com

Cheers
Linda

Carly McDowall
Posted on 11th February, 2010
Hi there,

Me and my boyfriend are heading to Siem Reap tomorrow (12/2/10) and were wondering if anyone would like to share a taxi with us from the border?
We are planning on getting a bus from Bangkok to the border tomorrow morning.
Thanks
Carly
(carmich2010@gmail.com)

sudhakar
Posted on 12th February, 2010
Hi, I am planning to visit combodia,temples at Angkor & visit back to bangkok on 27th ,28th & 1st March, intrested in travelling by road. If any body visting this place please let me know i am looking for a company, sharing taxi..etc. Please get it touch with my email id sudhakar_rm@yahoo.com.

Son
Posted on 15th February, 2010
Hi,
I'm a Canadian currently living in Bangkok and planning to make the trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap on Wednesday February 17th. It's last minute, but if anyone would like to try to coordinate and share a taxi from Poipet to Siem Reap, please feel free to contact me. I plan on taking an early morning bus from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet.
-Son
sontruong@hotmail.com

Jenine
Posted on 16th February, 2010
Hi I just did this trip on Feb 5. It was easy just follow the directions. I took the free shuttle to the bus station and at the bus station you can pay $12 per person for a taxi to Siem Reap. This works out if you are traveling with one or two people. They will wait til the taxi fills up but it won't take long. The taxi will take you directly to siem reap. It dropped us off and we hopped on a tuk tuk that took us for free to our hostel. (Ofcourse the tuk tuk wanted us to hire them as our tour guide but if you politely refuse they'll be on their way.) Good luck!

Stefan
Posted on 16th February, 2010
hi, i will be travelling to siem reap on Feb 24,2010.if anyone want to share a taxi with me please write to

stefano.pilz@gmx.net

Caroline
Posted on 18th February, 2010
My fiance and I will be making this trip tomorrow by train then taxi. Hilda if you got delayed and didn't go yet you are welcome to join us and share a taxi, or anyone looking to do that really. Not sure if we will go early or on the afternoon train but I'm not concerned about it because we're just going back to our apt (my fiance is Khmer), and we could get you to wherever you had in mind first.

Jenine, the problem with getting on the "free" shuttle to the bus station, is you are driven out to the middle of no where where you are trapped. I did the same thing last year, trying to follow the talesofasia directions. I was so determined not to get burned and consider myself savvy. Plus I used to live in Bangkok for 21/2 yrs. Me and a young couple on said shuttle, knew we'd been duped not long into our 'free' ride, as we got further and further away from any alternative option.
Going to Poipet is always cheaper than going to Siem Reap. $48 usd is a hell of a pricey fee (that again u cannot negotiate from the middle of no where). I suggest contacting mr famous above for that taxi number. I suggest more people do like him. We already have a number, though I don't believe he speaks English so I wont post it, but I would love to have another one for back up. Sometimes one guy is busy, but they usually try to pass the business to someone else they know.
I love the place we're staying at because they have hotwater/ aircon options, AND I can cook there, there is a small fridge and a double propane burner and they provide us with dishes. I find food expensive and challenging for me in Siem Reap so it's nice to be able to cook for myself sometimes and the apt/guest house is near Psa Leu market. It's a bit away from pub street but 6000 riel for a moto dop ($1.25), gets there if you need a little night life. And I enjoy not getting acosted by hawkers as soon as I walk out the door.

VEGETARIANS BEWARE!!! Khmers put chicken stock powder in everything and I mean EVERYTHING!!! you have to ask them not to if you can get them to understand you, then get over they're horrified shock! Knorr is better understood than chicken powder, which is better understood than chicken stock. If you're nervous about it, stick to Indian restaurants where they understand the vegetarian concept, because believe me Khmers just don't, or higher end places where you are sure the server has understood you, even if it says 'vegetarian bla bla bla' ask about the chicken stock.

I will be in Siem Reap until March 12th (I'm Canadian), feel free to contact me if you want to ask any questions or feel like having company for a drink or something. Sometimes I get bored waiting for my fiance to get off work! Also I have no one to go for a mani/pedicure with! :-( ha ha carolinelongford_yahoo.com.

I really recomend the Cambodian Cultural village, and don't get there too late or you will miss the many shows they have going on and all the sights and scenery, in a place known for non stop fleecing, it's a really good value cheap thing to do in Siem Ripp-off.
For me, one day of templing was enough, and I hear the same from many. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and maybe a fly swatter...for the hawker kids. Khmer salespeople are masters of haranging, the kicked puppy look, and grand tales of mother in hospital, father killed by pol pot and trying to send my orphaned niece to school stories, books selling for $10 on your way in go for $1 on your way out. If u want to get one get it then. You really don't need to be lugging around the extra weight and you don't have time to read it, if you want things explained, hire a guide, or better yet, horn in on someone elses. if you hover around what interests you there will be one along shortly with someone who has paid them for you. ha ha
Lastly, don't get irritated or excited, it won't help you get any result but laughed at. Just ignore, or eat it, and move on. It's not worth your mood and SUPER bad form here even more so than Thailand. Also always negotiate with a smile ;-). And that's my 2 cents, which is a little more than what I was suppose to comment on, hope that's ok. Caroline

Sid
Posted on 19th February, 2010
Bonjour, and thank you all for your comments.
My friend and I will travel to Siem Reap from Bangkok on the 2nd of March. She's German, I'm French. If anyone is interested in going with us, do contact me at huitavril@gmail.com !
We're looking forward to doing this trip with you!
Cheers,
Sid

Sylvi
Posted on 20th February, 2010
Hello,

I (femal, German) would like to do the trip on Monday, 22.02.2010.
I would go by bus from the Northern Bus Terminal in BKK.
I anyone i interested, here is my mail:
schneidersylle@web.de.

Good Night!
Sylvi

Marcin
Posted on 21st February, 2010
Hi,
I'm planning to visit Siem Reap on 06.03.2010 and come back to Bangkok on 11.03.2010. If you would like to share a taxi from (and back to) the border please feel free to contact me.
marpus00@gmail.com

Johan
Posted on 22nd February, 2010
Hi!

I will do this trip tomorrow or the day after (23rd or 24th feb.) If anyone wants company mail me: johan_wistrand@hotmail.com

Also do I need to get american dollars or can I use their own currency?

And does anyone know any good hostel at siem reap/Angkor wat??

Ernie
Posted on 22nd February, 2010
Hi,

I am heading to Siem Reap on Saturday, February 27th. I will be leaving from the Northern Bus Station (Morchit) around 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. I would like to share a taxi from the border to Siem Reap.

If you are interested in doing this trip together and sharing a taxi at the border, send an e-mail to ernieh26@yahoo.com

Anna
Posted on 23rd February, 2010
Anna
Posted on 23rd February, 2010
Hi,
My friend and I are planning to visit Siem Reap from Bangkok on July 22, 2010 and come back on July 24, 2010. If someone is interested to share a taxi to and from please feel free to contact me.
ananajing@yahoo.com

Anthea
Posted on 24th February, 2010
Thanks so much for this information, extremely useful! We're doing some research for an around the world trip, so its handy to have this kind of information in advance as well as costs, so we know if we're being ripped off! Great contribution! Thanks again!

Amy
Posted on 26th February, 2010
I will be making the trip from Siem Reap to Bangkok around March 22-23. I am a single woman traveling alone & it would be great to have some company to help share travel costs. If anyone wants to meet, please email me!

amyethom@hotmail.com

(I'll be in southern Vietnam from March 12-16, then Cambodia from March 17-22... anyone who will be traveling during that time and wants to meet, please contact me!)

Glen
Posted on 26th February, 2010
the last time i travelled, i didnt have to take the tuk tuk from Aranyaprathet to Rongklua market at the border since the bus went straight to the market... better ask the driver when taking this trip... i was traveling alone then so it was a bit hard for me. It would have been harder if i did not read this article.

Bestman
Posted on 27th February, 2010
Hey!

Do we need an ticket out of Thailand to get in to the country? And what is the cheapest way to deal with this?

We are going to Siem Reap around 10th Mars. But we are not interested in using the Bangkok Airlines.

Plese, help us.

Nirjhar Roy
Posted on 28th February, 2010
I will be reaching Bangkok airport on 12th march around 3-30pm. I want to visit Anghor Wat for a day's trip. I want to stay in Siem Reap night in a budget hotel. Preffers if they can provide a pick up from convenient place from border or poipet or sisophon.
Name-Nirjhar Roy
e-mail: nroy_39@rediffmail.com
nroy_39@hotmail.com

andyeli
Posted on 28th February, 2010
Hello! A friend and I are taking the 5:55 AM train to Aran. The thing is, our flight is arriving in BKK on 11:30 PM the day before. With that said, a couple of questions:

*How much does it usually cost to take a taxi to Hualumphong station? How long does it take to get there? An hour?

*Is the Hualumpong railway station open twenty-four hours? Because another option my friend and I are thinking of is to catch the last trip of the Airport Express bus and hang out in Hualumpong railway station if it is open during the wee hours of the morning.

Help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

andyeli
Posted on 28th February, 2010
^^Sorry, I misspelled the station: it's Hua Lamphong railway station. But the questions are the same. :)

Fenno
Posted on 2nd March, 2010
Hi all,

I will go by train & tuktuk to the border on march 4th. If anyone wants to share a taxi from there to Siem Reap, just send me a message.

fennoverdaasdonk@gmail.com

or feel free to add me on facebook.

cheers, Fenno ( from holland )

Glen
Posted on 3rd March, 2010
@andyeli I am not sure about the travel time from airport to the train station but what i am sure of is that the train station is open 24 hours. you can visit my blog by clicking my name for more stories about my adventures...

Jeroen
Posted on 7th March, 2010
I made the trip for the second time now and got a bit more information. I live in Bangkok, for that I looked around a little bit. I found a taxi that will bring you from Bangkok to the border for about 1600 baht. From the border to Bangkok is 1900 baht.

I have the number off a taxi driver that will drive from Poipet tot Siem Reap for about 25 dollars. Last stay I also met a very nice English speaking Tuk Tuk driver that will bring you a around the ruins the whole day for 12 dollars. It is a bit to much info to put all the details here, but feel free to sent me a mail and I will provide the data.

Greetings jeroen famousmr@live.com

Jeroen
Posted on 7th March, 2010
Bye the way. There are a lot off little children walking around the temples and in the town trying to sell you something. We felt bad for them the first time we where in town and asked our guide iff there is anything you can do. He gave us the tip to give the children pencils or other school suplies. We did this last time we where there. First off all it is great to see the smiles on the faces off the children, because they can really use it. Nice extra side effect is that they will leave you alone after that.

Jeroen famousmr@live.com

Mikko
Posted on 12th March, 2010
Hi,

first up, thanks Travelfish and all who have commented here for the valuable information regarding this trip - it proved to be quite useful! I'll share our story which differs at least in one part from what's described in this feature story.

We did this trip today as follows:

1) Metered Taxi from Khao San Rd to Morchit 150 THB. We left around 5.45AM and the trip took around 45 minutes due to relatively heavy traffic. I have a feeling that the route the taxi driver took wasn't the quickest/cheapest but what can you do :)

2) Bought the bus tickets from the ground level of Morchit bus station (booth 30 inside), 1st class was 216 THB. Bus left from stall 121 which through a door right next to booth 30.

3) Bangkok - Aranyaprathet trip took around 4 hours or so incl. a couple of toilet/refill stops. The A/C was quite effective so I'd recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.

4) This is the part that differs from the Travelfish story above: Our bus stopped in Aranyaprathet, but then continued all the way to the Rongklua market (saving us the 2x80 THB tuk tuk fare). From the market it was a short walk to the Thai immigration office with only a couple of friendly touts trying to offer Visa-services and Taxi to Siem Reap. They left us alone after I told them that we don't need a Visa or a taxi - they even wished us good luck for our trip :)

5) Leaving Thailand and walking over the bridge to Cambodia was a breeze, not a single tout in sight. The official Cambodian Visa services building is under re-construction, so the temporary (a bit un-official looking) one is on the left side of the road. You can't walk past it as the border officers won't let you :)

6) We had applied for the Cambodian e-Visa online so we didn't have to get the Visa on Arrival (you can get that from the temporary Visa services building). We were also asked to fill a proof of health document while in the Visa services building.

7) After leaving the Visa services building we were a bit lost for a second, but then realized that all you have to do is continue walking straight forward, and after a couple of hundred meters there's the Cambodian immigration building on the right (it has a sign that says "Arrival"). Went in there, showed our passports and printed e-Visas and got through in a matter of minutes (no line at all).

8) We had arranged a transport from Poipet to Siem Reap in advance, but we still took the shuttle bus to the Poipet Transportation Center (or something like that) that you would if you arrange the taxi your self. The shuttle bus leaves from the side of the road about 50m after the immigration building. The trip to the transportation center takes about 10-15 minutes, after which it was a nice couple of hours taxi ride to Siem Reap.

Hopefully this longish story helps to ease someones mind when thinking about taking this trip!

Ishag Kheir
Posted on 14th March, 2010
Hi there, will be leaving from Bangkok to Cambodia around the 19 or 20 March 2010. Just wondering if anyone would like to tag along for the journey?

Email me if your interested. I am flexiable with my dates.

Huggy
Posted on 14th March, 2010
Hi there, will be leaving from Bangkok to Cambodia around the 19 or 20 March 2010. Just wondering if anyone would like to tag along for the journey?

Email me if your interested. I am flexiable with my dates.

Christina
Posted on 18th March, 2010
Hi!

Hoping to do this journey next week and wondered if anyone had any luck with the revised version above? (Mikko's post) I went on the Mo Chit bus timetable site and couldn't see the stations I was meant to be getting.

Any help? Me and the other half are a bit nervous on making this trip!

Thanks to anyone, email is lil_chrissy_@hotmail.co.uk

x

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