Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by Bus: Brand, Schedule & Price

There are several options for you to move from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by bus . You can book a flight or go on a boat, however, the most convenient way is taking a bus.

This article will introduce 3 bus companies that provide the Ho Chi Minh-Phnom Penh itinerary and some useful tips for your comfortable trip.

It takes about 5 – 6 hours to travel 280 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by bus. The bus runs straight ahead without stopping, although the border crossing will take some time.

The bus employees will collect travelers’ passports and do the necessary formalities while you take a quick break or relax in the free zone area. The time to finish the paper depends on the line of queuing.

The bus ticket ranges from US $26 to US $40 (seater bus). Thai Duong Limousine , Giant Ibis, Mekong Express, and Sorya bus are top recommended for the trip from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh.

All buses (normally 45-seater buses) are equipped with AC and soft seats, and water is always available on the bus. There is always an English-speaking tour guide to support

Thai Dương Limousine Cambodia Bus – Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by Bus 

Thai Dương Limousine Cambodia Bus  is a Cambodian-based company, operating on a daily schedule and connecting major destinations in Cambodia as well as between Cambodia and Vietnam. Thai Dương Limousine Cambodia Bus  keeps promoting its reputation by providing high-quality services.

• Departure time: 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 13:00, 15:00
• Pick-up point: Thai Dương Limousine Cambodia Bus office, No. 302 Cộng Hòa , Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
• Drop-off point: Mekong Express office,   Phnom Penh
• Facilities: Thai Dương Limousine Cambodia Bus uses high-quality buses Air Bus Limousine , which have safe seat belts and large legroom ensuring good naps for customers. AC and water are also available.
• Tel: (+855) 098 56 9108

Local Tips to Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by Bus

• Choose a good travel agency

Booking bus tickets through a trusted travel agency always helps you save money by getting some discounts and extra offers. Also, travel agencies provide useful advice that you can use to plan your trip better. Moreover, they are in charge of the case when there is an unexpected thing on your trip.

• Book in advance

The high-quality bus puts limitations on the number of guests to ensure their services. For example, they only set 28 available tickets on a 35-seater bus or 11 available tickets on a 16-seater van. Therefore, if you decide your plan to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by bus, you should reserve it as soon as possible in case they are fully booked.

• Keep valuable things with you

There will be many passengers on the bus, therefore, you should leave your important things in a safe place that is within your reach.

• Ask for services at the border gate

The 3 bus companies above always help guests to finish all papers at the border gate. If you choose other buses, you should check whether they can help you finish the border check, because the queue is supposed to be very long on some holidays and the bus staff will finish it quicker than you due to their experience.

• Inform your hotel in Cambodia of your arrival

It is very cheap to travel around by tuk-tuk in Cambodia, however, who knows what will happen on your first experience there. You should message your hotel about your schedule and which bus company you travel with to let them prepare your room well. Besides, many hotels provide pickup services which are recommended to avoid being scammed.

After reading our above travel guides, we hope that you will have a perfect experience when traveling between Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh.

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