Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Private Taxi Transfer & English Driver

Five hours between two cities, one driver who knows the route

You get picked up at your hotel or airport in Phnom Penh and driven directly to Siem Reap in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The 5-6 hour journey includes fuel, tolls, and bathroom breaks. You choose whether to stop for photos or meals along the way. No shared minibus, no fixed departure time, no haggling at the curb.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap transfer

• Pick up from Phnom Penh hotel
• Drive towards Siem Reap
• Stop at Skun spider market
• Stop at Kampong Dkei ancient bridge
• Take restroom and meal breaks
• Arrive at Siem Reap city center

The experience

The hotel lobby is quiet when your driver arrives. Air-conditioned SUV waiting outside, engine running. You load your bags, settle into the seat, and the Phnom Penh traffic starts moving behind you, but you're not navigating it. That's the whole point of this transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The driver handles the 5-6 hour overland route while you watch the landscape shift from city to countryside, stop when you need to, and arrive at your hotel without the negotiation or the stress of arranging transport yourself.

The vehicle depends on your group size. Solo travelers or couples get a Lexus or Highlander SUV: five seats, comfortable, enough room for luggage. Families or small groups up to four people fit in a minivan. Larger parties have 12 or 15-seat vans available. Every vehicle is air-conditioned, equipped with safety belts, and the driver is vaccinated and English-speaking, which matters when you want to ask about a stop or need to communicate something on the road. Tolls and fuel are included in the price, so there's no surprise cost when you arrive.

The route itself isn't a sightseeing tour, it's a transfer, but the driver will stop on request at Skun's spider market or the ancient Kampong Dkei bridge if you want photos. Bathroom breaks and meal stops happen naturally along the way. You're not locked into a schedule or a group itinerary. The trip takes what it takes, depending on traffic and how many times you want to get out. Pick-up happens at your hotel in Phnom Penh or at the airport. Drop-off is at your hotel in Siem Reap or back to Phnom Penh if you're doing a return journey later.

What’s included

Your transfer includes hotel or airport pickup, air-conditioned vehicle with safety belts, an English-speaking driver, all fuel and tolls, parking fees, passenger insurance, and bathroom and meal breaks along the route. Vehicle size is matched to your group: SUVs for 1-3 people, minivans for 4 passengers, and larger vans for groups up to 15 people.

Options for this experience

4 options

Transfer from a hotel in Phnom Penh to Siem Reap13 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 20:00One-way transfer from a Phnom Penh hotel or Pier Riverside to Siem Reap, going directly, with a photo stop along the way to Siem Reap. Includes pickup.

Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap18 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: one-way transfer from Siem Reap to a Phnom Penh hotel or riverside pier/port. Pickup is included.

Phnom Penh Airport to Siem Reap17 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 22:00Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: one-way private transfer from the airport to a Siem Reap hotel drop-off. Includes pickup.

Siem Reap to Techo Airport (PNH)21 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30One-way transfer from a Siem Reap hotel to Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh. Includes pickup.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 75

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cambodia Taxi Driver

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to avoid arranging your own transport between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and prefer not to share a minibus with other travelers: the private vehicle and fixed price mean you travel on your schedule, not a tour operator's.

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Top questions

How long does the transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap take?

Approximately 5-6 hours, depending on traffic and any stops you request.

What's included in the price?

Gasoline, tolls, parking, passenger insurance, and bathroom/food breaks. The driver is English-speaking and vaccinated.

Can I choose what vehicle I travel in?

Yes. Vehicles range from a 5-seat Lexus or Highlander SUV for 1-3 people, to minivans for 4 people, and larger vans for groups up to 15 passengers.

Do I have to book a round trip, or can I do one way?

One-way transfers are available. You can book Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, or the reverse, or arrange a return trip separately.

Where will the driver pick me up?

At your hotel in Phnom Penh, or at Phnom Penh International Airport. Drop-off is at your hotel in Siem Reap or back to Phnom Penh/the airport.

Can the driver stop for photos or sightseeing?

Yes, on request. The driver can stop at Skun's spider market, the Kampong Dkei bridge, or other points along the route if you ask.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap. The vehicle has safety belts for all other passengers.

Is the driver English-speaking?

Yes, all drivers are English-speaking and vaccinated.