Buses from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh

Buses from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh

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Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh Destination Reviews

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Clara G
It’s not very luxurious when you sit at the back. They stopped multiple times in Phnom Penh to drop people off, and at one point, during the last hour of the journey, a guy got on and had to stand because there were no seats left.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Comfort Minibus, Sima Express, Apr 21, 2026
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Kate B
Great service, driving and timekeeping, friendly and efficient staff, free water and croissant on board. Aircon wasn't very strong so pretty sweaty sitting on plastic covered seats.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Apr 19, 2026
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Rosie K
The instructions for the pick up point weren’t clear so we ended up going to the wrong place. The bus actually left at 2:45 instead of 2:15. The free water and biscuits were nice
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Seater 35, Airbus, Apr 17, 2026
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Sassy R
Great for Giant Ibis bus because have bread and water as snacks, but was hot for the first trip since it is really summer and travel time was 13:30. Bus assistant was also very helpful.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Apr 14, 2026
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Lynda G
Great comfy and efficient service
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Apr 14, 2026
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Willem
Office very easy to find. We booked front seats enough legroom for 1.90m husband. Received water and croissant. 1 stop for toilet or food.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Feb 20, 2026
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Darren H
Always great service. Coach arrived on time and staff was fast and friendly during boarding. Arrived on time in Phnom Penh.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Feb 6, 2026
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Aida G
It was a good experience but the AC was Not got at all so it got hot in the bus during the Journey. There was also a delay for about 1,5h.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Jan 29, 2026
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Graeme B
The bus was tired. Not as in picture seats OK
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus Universe Luxury, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Jan 19, 2026
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Lara P
The timing was not very accurate, as we arrived about one hour later than the scheduled time, despite no traffic congestion. The bus felt a bit crowded, with limited legroom, and the luggage compartment was quite small, so some passengers had to keep their luggage in front of their seats. That said, the driver was friendly and professional, and he was accompanied by another driver, which was reassuring from a safety perspective.
Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Bus VIP Express, RA Express VIP (RA Express VIP), Jan 14, 2026
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Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Koh Rong Island Transport
Ferry + Bus
01:25
04:30
$23.20
BookMeBus
Intercity
04:00
07:00
$14.78
BookMeBus
Intercity
04:30
07:30
$14.78
BookMeBus
Intercity
05:00
08:00
$14.78
BookMeBus
Intercity
05:30
08:30
$14.84
BookMeBus
Intercity
06:00
09:00
$14.78
Go Ho Travel
Sleeper Bus
06:30
11:30
$10.00
BookMeBus
Intercity
07:00
10:00
$14.78
Soryka Bus Transports
Minibus
07:30
11:00
$12.75
Koh Rong Island Transport
Minibus
08:00
11:30
$12.75
  2.0
Airbus
Seater 36
08:30
12:45
$12.47
Airbus
Seater 35
09:00
12:30
$12.47
  4.6
Koh Rong Island Transport
Ferry + Bus
09:25
12:30
$23.20
Sovan Rithy Express
Ferry + Bus
09:50
12:55
$23.20
Koh Rong Island Transport
Minibus
10:30
13:30
$12.75
  2.0
Koh Rong Island Transport
Minibus
11:00
14:30
$12.75
  2.0
Vibol Express
Minibus
11:30
15:00
$10.00
BookMeBus
Intercity
12:00
15:00
$14.78
Koh Rong Island Transport
Minibus
12:45
16:15
$12.75
  2.0
Giant Ibis Transport
Universe Luxury
13:30
16:30
$15.00
  4.7

How to get from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh is about 3h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by Bus?

The ticket price from Sihanoukville 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.

Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Sihanoukville 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.

Facts about the bus from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh

Cheapest Bus$13
Fastest Bus3h
Earliest Bus2:00 오전
Latest Bus11:55 오후
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance174 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAirbus, Chan Moly Roth Transportation, Island Express Tour, Virak Buntham Express