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| Transport mode | Duration | Costs | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 10,5 hours | $23 | Check bus tickets |
| Taxi | 10 - 12 hours | $125 | Reserve a taxi |
| Flight | 4,5 hours | $59 | Check flights |
Route overview from Battambang to Sihanoukville
Option 1
Bus from Battambang to Sihanoukville
10h 30min, $23
Consider that sitting in a van for more than 10 hours is quite long. That’s why we recommend splitting the journey in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. If you still want to travel by bus than you can choose from 2 bus companies.
Option 2
Taxi from Battambang to Sihanoukville
10 – 12 hours, $125
The taxi is another option if you are keen on making a direct trip. You can order more specious taxis for an even cheaper price if you book online instead of hailing one on the streets.
Option 3
Flight from Battambang to Sihanoukville via Siem Reap
4,5 hour, $6 or $40 – $55 + $40 – $100 + $20
Taking the plane is a lot faster, but you will first have to travel to Siem Reap since Battambang doesn’t have its own airport.
Option 1: Bus
Route: Battambang Sihanoukville
Duration: 10,5 hours
Costs: $23
From Battambang to Sihanoukville is quite a long journey since the bus has to go all the way east via Phnom Penh. If you have already seen Phnom Penh, you can choose from two bus companies to travel this distance in one leg.
There are only a few companies operating on this route like Mekong Express, Virak Buntham and Phnom Penh Sorya. We recommend booking with Mekong Express as this company receives good reviews in Cambodia, while Virak Buntham does not have a great reputation.
Bear in mind that sitting in a van for more than 10 hours is not a great experience. Virak Buntham does also offer a night bus, which can make the right a bit quicker as you can sleep during the ride. However, traveling by night is less safe and Virak Buntham doesn’t receive the best reviews.
If you wish to book with Mekong Express, you need to go to BookMeBus.
See an overview below:
| Mini Bus Operator | Departure/Arrival | Duration | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mekong Express | 07:30-19:00 08:30-19:00 | 11h 30m 10h 30m | $23 |
| Virak Buntham | 07:30-19:30 08:30-20:00 23:00-10:30 | 11h 30m 11h 30m 11h 30m | $23/$23.50 |
| Phnom Penh Sorya | 07:00-18:30 22:30-11:00 | 11h 30m 12h 30m | $14 $18 |
Mekong Express
Mekong Express has several departure times but also earlier buses arrive at the same time or even later. This is why we only provide the shortest bus ride from this company.
- Departure next to Psar Nat supermarket in the center
- Arrival near the Phsar Leu Market, which is still a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride to the center of Sihanoukville
Virak Buntham
Buses of Virak Buntham are a few hours faster, but we prefer Mekong Express as we choose safety first.
- Boarding point: Virak Buntham Battambang office, just one block away from Boeung Chhouk Market
- Drop-off point: Virak Buntham Express Travel & Tours office, next to the Sihanoukville bus terminal which is a 10-15 min tuk-tuk or taxi ride to the center
Phnom Penh Sorya
Phnom Penh Sorya does not generally have a good reputation but they offer trips for this route so you can also consider booking with them.
- Departure from Street 106, opposite of the Family Caffee
- Arrival at Phnom Penh Sorya Office along Independent Street
Option 2: Taxi
Route: Battambang Sihanoukville
Duration: 10 – 12 hours
Costs: $125
Ordering a taxi from your hotel or hailing one on the street will probably cost around $140 if you are not able to negotiate with the driver. However, booking one online will cost you a standard rate of $130.
Another advantage of booking online is that you get an SUV type taxi. These taxis provide more space compared to the 4-seater sedan taxis you sometimes see on the streets.
Option 3: Flight via Siem Reap
Route: Battambang Siem Reap Sihanoukville
Duration: 4,5 hours
Costs: $59
Battambang does not have its own airport. This means you have to travel first to the nearest airport which you can find in Siem Reap.
Battambang Siem Reap Airport
Duration: 3 hours
Costs: $6 or $40 – $55
There are two ways you can travel from Battambang to Siem Reap Airport. You can take the minibus or the taxi to reach this airport.
Make sure you leave in the early morning as the latest direct flight leaves around 13:30 from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville.
Van
Most of the flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville depart in the evening but there are a few that leave in the morning. There are 2 van schedules for Mekong Express. One van leaves at 8:00 and the other at 14:00. Make sure to align your flight accordingly so you don’t end up missing your plane ride.
A ticket costs $6 and the ride takes about 3 hours.
This bus, operated by Mekong Express, passes by the airport before entering the city center. If you kindly ask the bus driver he might be willing to drop you at a safe place near the airport.
There is no guarantee that this will work but you can always try. If the bus driver is in a good mood, you don’t have to arrange another transfer to get to the airport from the city center.
If this is not possible you can take a taxi or a tuk-tuk to the airport. See our post on Siem Reap International Airport for more info.
Taxi
A direct taxi from Battambang to Sihanoukville airport will take about 2,5 hour and costs $40-$55. You can arrange a taxi at your hotel or request one online.
Flight: Siem Reap Sihanoukville
Duration: 1 hour
Costs: $33 – $100
A one-way flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes a little more than 1 hour. Tickets start from $33 if you book at least a few weeks in advance.
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Taxi: Sihanoukville Airport Sihanoukville City Center
Duration: 30min
Costs: $20
From the airport, you can take a taxi for $20 to Sihanoukville city center. See the Sihanoukville International Airport page for more details.
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