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

Five Hours Across Cambodia: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by Private Car

You're picked up from your Siem Reap hotel at 7:30am and driven 314 kilometers to Phnom Penh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. The route crosses two provinces and includes rest stops for refreshment and photos. Tolls are covered, and you're dropped at your hotel in the afternoon after 5–6 hours on the road.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

• Driver picks up at hotel 7:30 am
• Travel on highway 6 through countryside
• Stop for refreshment and photos
• Pass through Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham
• Arrive Phnom Penh in afternoon
• Drop off at hotel in Phnom Penh

The experience

Your driver arrives at your hotel at 7:30am, or whenever you ask, and you're on Highway 6 within minutes. The Siem Reap to Phnom Penh transfer covers 314 kilometers through two provinces, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom, and the road is straightforward enough that you can actually watch the landscape change. Rice fields give way to small towns, and the air-conditioning keeps the heat at bay while you sit back. It's not a tour, there's no guide narrating, but the drive itself is the point: you get from one city to the other without arranging taxis, haggling over fares, or figuring out which highway to take.

The vehicle is a Lexus 300 or Toyota Highlander, depending on group size, and the driver knows the route cold. He doesn't speak much English, but the office has staff on call if you need to clarify something, and honestly, most of the time you don't need to talk. What matters is that he knows where the tolls are (they're included), where the decent rest stops are, and how to handle the traffic around Phnom Penh when you're tired. The journey takes between 5 and 6 hours with built-in stops for the bathroom, stretching your legs, and taking photos if the light hits right. On national holidays or during peak season, it can run longer, so don't plan a tight connection on the other end.

You arrive in Phnom Penh in the afternoon and get dropped at your hotel. No surprises, no upsell, no waiting around for other passengers. The transfer is what it says it is: a clean, air-conditioned ride with a professional driver who gets you there safely so you can start your day in the capital without the stress of figuring out transport.

What’s included

Your transfer includes hotel pickup and drop-off in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, a clean air-conditioned vehicle (Lexus 300 or Toyota Highlander depending on group size), a professional driver, all highway tolls, and rest stops along the 314-kilometer route for refreshment and photos.

Information

Lasts , runs every day, 9 start times, from US$ 59 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: 06:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Green Era Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a straightforward, no-hassle ride between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh without arranging taxis or negotiating fares: the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean the transfer is settled before you leave your hotel.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?

Approximately 5 to 6 hours, covering 314 kilometers on Highway 6. The time can extend during national holidays or peak travel periods.

What time does pickup happen?

Standard pickup is 7:30am from your hotel. Other departure times are available on request.

What's included in the transfer?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, all toll fees, and rest stops for refreshment and photos.

Does the driver speak English?

The driver understands some English. If you need detailed communication, the office staff speak fluent English and can be called to help.

What type of vehicle will I travel in?

Vehicles vary by group size, typically a Lexus 300 or Toyota Highlander. All are clean, well-maintained, and air-conditioned.

Are tolls included?

Yes, all toll fees are included in the transfer price.

Can I request a different pickup time?

Yes, departure times other than 7:30am are available on request.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Refunds are not issued if the transfer is missed due to late arrival of a flight or cruise ship. Confirm your actual arrival time when booking.