| Transport mode | Duration | Costs | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 6 hours | $9 | Check bus tickets |
| Taxi | 5 - 6 hours | $60 | Reserve a taxi |
Route overview from Phnom Penh to Battambang
Option 1
Bus from Phnom Penh to Battambang (recommended)
5 – 6 hours, $9 – $12
Taking the bus is an easy way to travel from Phnom Penh to Battambang. You can choose from many bus companies, but we recommend to book with one of the companies mentioned in this post. Other companies don’t always maintain the highest safety standards.
Option 2
Taxi from Phnom Penh to Battambang
5 – 6 hours, $60 – $175
Taking a taxi is the quickest way to reach Battambang as the driver will drop you off at your hotel. You can find taxis on the street from $60. Want some more space for this 5-6 hour drive? Book your SUV taxi online for $75.
Option 1: Bus
Route: Phnom Penh Battambang
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Costs: $9 – $12
Taking the bus from Phnom Penh to Battambang is a cheap and convenient option. There are many bus companies you can choose from, but not all companies have a good reputation.
In the table below we provide the schedule of 3 well-known bus companies:
| Bus company | Departure/Arrival | Duration | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia Post VIP Van | 07:30-13:30 | 6h | $9 |
| Bayon VIP | 07:00-12:00 08:30-13:30 13:30-18:30 14:30-19:30 15:30-20:30 | 5h | $10 |
| Mekong Express | 07:30-12:30 08:30-13:30 14:30-19:30 17:30-22:30 | 5h | $12 |
Mini-bus
Cambodia Post VIP Van
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- Departure from Cambodia Post VIP Van office, near the Post Office (Government building)
- Arrival in front of the Posts and Telecommunications Department in Battambang
Bayon VIP
- Departure next to the central market in the center of Phnom Penh
- Arrival at Golden Bayon Battambang, close to the city center
Mekong Express
- Departure close to the Chroy Changvar II bridge
- Arrival next to the Psar Nat supermarket in the center of Battambang
Book your mini-bus tickets online
If you prefer to book with Cambodia Post, we suggest going to BookMeBus. If booking with Mekong Express is not anymore available then you can also try booking with BookAway. Bear in mind that BookAway has a slightly higher rate.
Bus
Capitol Tours
Capital Tours operates larger buses than the three companies above.
They provide 13 trips on a daily basis for $7. Tickets cannot be booked online, but need to be bought at the Captial Tour office the day before departure.
Take in mind that the bus sometimes takes several stops along the way, making the journey last longer. Their buses leave from Capitol Guesthouse, near Orussey Market.
Option 2: Taxi
Route: Phnom Penh Battambang
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Costs: $60 – $175
Traveling via taxi is a great option if you are traveling with more people. You can hail one on the street from $60, but you might need some negotiating skills to get this rate.
You can also book one online by clicking the button below.
These taxis are a bit more expensive ($70), but the advantage of booking online is that you will get an SUV type taxi.
SUV taxis offer more space compared to the standard sedan taxis you find on the streets. Also, you can read reviews about the company before you book.
Traveling in a large group? Don’t worry you can also order your own private mini-van which can seat up to 12 persons!
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