Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Private Car Transfer 5-6 Hours

Five Hours Across Cambodia: The Road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

You're picked up from your Phnom Penh hotel at 7:30am and driven north to Siem Reap in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. The 314-kilometer journey on Highway 6 takes five to six hours and includes refreshment stops and toll fees. You arrive at your Siem Reap hotel in the afternoon, ready to start your next day without arranging transport or negotiating with tuk-tuks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

• Driver picks up at hotel 7:30 am
• Travel through Kampong Cham province
• Stop for refreshment and photos
• Travel through Kampong Thom province
• Arrive in Siem Reap afternoon
• Drop off at hotel in Siem Reap

The experience

"The driver, he will be waiting," the office staff told me over the phone when I asked what to expect. That turned out to be the whole promise of this transfer. Someone there at 7:30am, vehicle running, ready to move. You get picked up from your hotel in Phnom Penh and head north on Highway 6, a straight shot through two provinces, Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham, covering 314 kilometers. The car is clean, air-conditioned, and the driver knows the route. He doesn't speak much English, but the office has his number if something needs explaining, and honestly, after the first hour the road does most of the talking anyway.

The drive takes between five and six hours depending on stops. You'll pull over a couple of times, once to use a toilet, once to stretch and take photos if you want them. The countryside rolls past: small towns, rice fields, the occasional market town where life moves at a different pace than the capital. It's not a tour. There's no commentary, no scheduled attractions. This is just the transfer itself, the thing you have to do to get from one city to the other, except someone else is handling it. The vehicle could be a sedan if it's just you, or a minivan if your group is larger. Toll fees are covered, so there are no surprise charges at checkpoints.

You arrive in Siem Reap in the afternoon and get dropped at your hotel. The timing is straightforward: pickup at 7:30am means you're on the road before the heat peaks, and you roll into town with enough daylight left to settle in. If you need a different departure time, the office can arrange it, though the standard slot works for most people heading to Angkor Wat the next morning. The driver will be professional and patient. He's done this route hundreds of times.

What’s included

Your transfer includes hotel pickup (or airport pickup if preferred) at 7:30am, transport in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size, all toll fees on Highway 6, a refreshment stop partway through, and hotel drop-off in Siem Reap. The driver is professional and the office provides English-language support if you need it.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup From Hotel18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 16:00Pickup from your hotel in Phnom Penh is included, so please share your hotel details when you make your reservation.

Transfer collection from Phnom Penh Airport16 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Pickup from Phnom Penh International Airport is included, so please share your arrival flight details when you make your reservation.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts , runs every day, 18 start times, from US$ 59 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: 06:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 90

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Green Era Travel

Is this one for you?This works well if you're moving between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and want the logistics handled: no arranging a tuk-tuk, no negotiating fares, no uncertainty about timing. The fixed pickup time and included stops mean you know exactly when you'll arrive.

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Top questions

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

The standard pickup is 7:30am from your hotel. Other times can be arranged on request.

What's included in the transfer price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the vehicle with air conditioning, all toll fees, and refreshment stops. The driver is professional but speaks limited English. The office staff can help with translation if needed.

How long is the drive?

Between five and six hours, covering 314 kilometers through Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces on Highway 6.

Can I choose a different vehicle size?

Yes. Vehicles range from sedans to multi-passenger vans and minibuses depending on your group size and preference.

What if I need to stop more than planned?

Stops for refreshment and photos are included. Additional stops can be requested, though they may extend the journey time.

Is the driver English-speaking?

The driver speaks limited English but understands some. The office staff speaks fluent English and can be called if clarification is needed.

What happens if my flight arrives late?

Refunds are not issued if the transfer is missed due to late arrival of a flight or cruise ship. Contact the office immediately if your arrival is delayed so they can adjust timing.

Can I be picked up from the airport instead of my hotel?

Yes, airport pickup is available as an alternative to hotel pickup.