Distances between major cities in Cambodia

Cambodia has more than twenty provinces.

To give you an idea of the travel times within the country, here is a list of the distances between Phnom Penh (the capital of Cambodia) and the 20 largest cities, as well as the estimated travel times by bus:  

1. Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville: 222 km (5 to 6 hours depending on the company)
2. Phnom Penh to Battambang: 296 km (6 to 7 hours depending on the company)
3. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: 321 km (6 to 8 hours depending on the company)
4. Phnom Penh to Sisophon: 365 km (7 to 8 hours depending on the company)
5. Phnom Penh to Kratie: 265 km (around 7 hours)
6. Phnom Penh to Kampong Thum: 203 km (around 4 hours)
7. Phnom Penh to Pouthisat: 235 km (around 4 hours)
8. Phnom Penh to Ta Khmau: 15 km (around 30 minutes)
9. Phnom Penh to Prey Veng: 99 km (around 3 hours)
10. Phnom Penh to Poipet: 409 km (8 to 9 hours depending on the company)
11. Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham: 127 km (around 3 hours)
12. Phnom Penh to Suong: 140 km (around 3 hours)
13. Phnom Penh to Kampong Chhnang: 100 km (2 to 3 hours depending on the company)
14. Phnom Penh to Kampong Spoe: 72 km (around 2 hours)
15. Phnom Penh to Takeo: 77 km (around 2 hours)
16. Phnom Penh to Kaoh Kong: 272 km (5 to 6 hours depending on the company)
17. Phnom Penh to Kep: 150 km (3 to 4 hours depending on the company)
18. Phnom Penh to Kampot: 143 km (around 4 hours)
19. Phnom Penh to Pailin: 381 km (7 to 8 hours depending on the company)
20. Phnom Penh to Phumi Samraong: 14 km (around 30 minutes)

Bus companies

There are several bus companies in Cambodia.

The Sorya and Capitol companies are the cheapest, as they tend to be slower because they make frequent stops to pick up locals along the way in order to maximize the profitability of their routes.

Two other, more luxurious bus companies are available: Mekong Express and Giant Ibis, which offer better on-board services and a much faster journey—around 2 hours less—but with a corresponding price increase.

Expect to pay between $6 and $7 for a Phnom Penh to Siem Reap ticket with Capitol or Sorya, compared to $13 to $15 for a trip with Mekong Express or Giant Ibis.

For more information about the different transportation options available within Cambodia, please refer to our Getting Around Cambodia section.