Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City
Phnom Penh
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Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh Destination Reviews

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Hannah S
Well organised trip. Having the help of someone with immigration was really useful. It made the process much quicker and smoother than previous experienced I had.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus Luxury, Long Phuong Cambodia, May 8, 2026
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Linn B
the seats were comfortable. but the bus was an hour late.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus VIP 20, Phuong Heng, May 7, 2026
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Adam
No wifi and the aircon could not feel it apart from. That all good they help with the Isa process as well
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus VIP 20, Phuong Heng, Apr 18, 2026
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Gokhan B
Comfortable bus, great service, very nice/kind driver and hostess. However, there were two main issues with the operating office. My bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh was scheduled for 15:45. I went two days ago to the VET office in Ho Chi Minh City to check the ticket and departure point to ensure everything was as planned. All was confirmed. On the day of travel, I arrived at the departure point at 15:00 (45 minutes early). The office staff were panicked and hurried, immediately telling me that my bus was on the main road and leaving now at 15:00; the time had changed! Excuse me? I was so lucky I arrived 45 min early, or I would have missed my bus for no reason! I RAN to the road and managed to board the bus at the last minute! It really departed after I got on. I was lucky, but this is actually a serious problem. The second issue is that I am a solo traveller; I specifically chose a bus with a single seat. I reserved seat 1A. When I arrived at the office, they also changed my seat to a two-seater in the last minute. These small (!) issues are annoying, but otherwise everything was great!
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus First Class, Airbus, Apr 17, 2026
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Chris L
If was sadly a bad experience. Advertised Fre WIFI on the bus but no internet service Air con very poorly maintained and was too uncomfortable on the trip. Loading packages on the way to the destination that caused the vehicle to have extreme weight that resulted in a blow out in the way from the border on Cambodia. We were stranded in the middle of knowhere until they arranged another bus for two hours. Very bad experience and would not use this company again. Arrived in Phnom Phen 3 hours late.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus VIP 20, Phuong Heng, Apr 17, 2026
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Ricardo V
The bus was very old and my chair didn't lay. The driver was very noisy with the horn. The service with the border was nice and smooth.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus Luxury, Long Phuong Cambodia, Apr 16, 2026
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Maksims G
The experience was great-everything was fast, easy, and super convenient. The service is amazing!
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus VIP 20, Phuong Heng, Apr 15, 2026
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Charlie M
Highly recommend this company. The journey was very comfortable and the staff are super helpful. The best company we have travelled with.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus Exclusive VIP Seater, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Apr 13, 2026
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Millie B
Was a perfect, smooth journey on a comfortable, air conditioned bus with lots of room!! The staff were super friendly and helpful, gathering all our passports + dollars to help with the visa on arrival process. Thank you 🥰
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus Luxury, Long Phuong Cambodia, Apr 10, 2026
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Grace C
The staff at the Ho Chi Minh office and on the bus were so nice! Journey was smooth and the staff helped you through immigration
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Bus Luxury, Long Phuong Cambodia, Apr 8, 2026
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Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Khai Nam Transport
Sleeper
04:30
11:30
€21.20
  3.8
Khai Nam Transport
Sleeper
05:00
12:00
€21.20
  3.8
VietNam Travel Bus
Seater 45
05:30
12:30
€22.79
Long Phuong Cambodia
Luxury
06:00
13:00
€14.69
  4.2
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 31
06:30
12:30
€18.25
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 31
06:50
12:50
€18.25
Viet Nam Travel Bus
Sleeper 41
07:14
14:00
€27.58
Vietnam Transfers
VIP Limo Minivan
07:30
13:20
€24.46
  5.0
Giant Ibis Transport
Exclusive VIP Seater
08:00
14:30
€24.08
  4.8
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 31
08:20
14:20
€18.25
Airbus
Seater 41
08:45
15:00
€20.71
  4.8
Viet Nam Travel Bus
Sleeper 41
09:05
16:00
€27.58
Long Phuong Cambodia
Luxury
09:30
16:30
€14.69
  4.2
Khai Nam Transport
Sleeper
10:30
17:30
€21.20
  3.8
Long Phuong Cambodia
Luxury
11:00
18:00
€14.69
  4.2
Capitol VIP
Premium 25
11:30
18:30
€16.08
  4.2
Capitol VIP
Premium 25
12:00
18:30
€16.08
  4.2
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 31
12:30
18:30
€18.25
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 31
12:50
18:50
€18.25
Giant Ibis Transport
Exclusive VIP Seater
13:15
19:45
€19.96
  4.8

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh is about 5h 45m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by Bus?

The ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Facts about the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Cheapest Bus€19
Fastest Bus5h 45m
Earliest Bus5:00 AM
Latest Bus5:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes90
Distance709 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAirbus, Capitol, Danh Danh Bus, Garuda Transports and Travel, Giant Ibis Transport, Grouptour, iHome Transfer, Kumho Samco Busline, Long Phuong Cambodia, Phuong Heng, Sima Express, Thai Duong Limousine, Trans Passion, Vietnam Transfers, Virak Buntham Express