Preah Vihear to Siem Reap

Preah Vihear is a province in Cambodia that stretches all way between the towns of Siem Reap to the west and Stung Treng to the east. The province is famous for its Prasat Preah Vihear, a Khmer temple perched atop a 525-meter cliff in the Dangrek Mountains that boasts stunning architectural designs and has been a bone of contention between Cambodia and Thailand for a long period of time.

Below are a few pointers to keep in mind if you are looking to travel from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap.
The distance from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap via route 62 and NR6 is a little over 170 km; though if you travel from Prasat Preah Vihear to Siem Reap via Anlong Veng, it is about 210 km.
Because the road is fully paved, you can expect to enjoy an easy journey which takes an estimated 3 hours.
The cheapest and most convenient mode of transport for this route is a minivan whose tickets cost USD12.

Buses from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap

There are numerous advantages of traveling around Cambodia by bus. Buses offer comfortable seats, more legroom and ample space for your luggage. Though crowded, they are the preferred means of transport when you have to make a long journey of over eight hours. Unfortunately, there are no commercial buses that leave Preah Vihear for Siem Reap. However, do not despair because minivans ply this route each day.

Vans from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap

The distance from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap is slightly over 170 km and takes slightly above three hours via an Asia Van Transfer minivan if there are no delays. The company provides 12-person vans that leave Preah Vihear for Siem Reap each day at 4.00pm. Though the minivans do not have toilets on board, they come with air conditioning which helps make the close to three-hour drive bearable. Tickets from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap go for USD12 per person. If you have large luggage, consider paying for an extra seat because Asia Van Transfer minivans do not have room for large pieces of luggage.

It is important to note that:
Ticket confirmation is manual and can take up to 24 hours.
Asia Van Transfer does not accept cancellations or offer refunds, therefore, ensure that you check-in at least 20 minutes before your departure time to avoid any inconvenience.

From Preah Vihear to Siem Reap by Taxi

It is faster, less crowded and much more comfortable to get from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap by taxi. However, it is more expensive and requires a pre-check for taxi availability. Expect to pay between USD30 and USD40 one-way for a car and a driver (non-official taxi). Ask locally around the temple area or in your accommodation if you are staying in the town proper.

General Information

The Asia Van Transfer trip from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap starts in the city and not the Prasat Preah Vihear temple located 120 north of town.

There are no vans scheduled to leave Preah Vihear for Siem Reap in the morning but at 4.00pm each day which can be an inconvenience if you are looking to board another bus or plane out of Siem Reap.

Also, if you are traveling in the opposite direction (Siem Reap to Preah Vihear) only one Asia Van Transfer van is scheduled to depart at 8.00am each day.