Private Taxi Siem Reap to Sihanoukville: 8-Hour Transfer

The route avoids Phnom Penh entirely, cutting the journey to eight hours instead of ten.

A private taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville (or vice versa) with hotel pickup and dropoff, English-speaking driver, and all tolls and fuel included. You travel in your own vehicle (either a five-seat SUV for up to three people or a minivan for larger groups), and can stop for meals and breaks whenever you need them. The driver takes Road 6, then Route 5 and 51 to Route 4, bypassing Phnom Penh city entirely.

The experience

Booking a private taxi means you leave from your hotel and arrive at your hotel or ferry dock in Sihanoukville without a bus station in between. The driver speaks English and knows the route. You set the pace. If you want lunch, you stop. If someone needs a bathroom break, the car pulls over. The journey takes eight hours on the express route, and the driver handles navigation, tolls, parking and fuel: all included in the price.

The vehicle you ride in depends on your group size. One to three people travel in a five-seat SUV (Lexus or Highlander). Four to seven passengers fit in a minivan. Larger groups can book a fifteen-seat minivan. All vehicles are clean and air-conditioned. The route itself runs through rural Cambodia (you'll see countryside in both seasons, rice fields, small villages and the rhythm of life on the ground) without the detour through the capital that the national highway would force.

You can book the transfer in either direction: Siem Reap to Sihanoukville or Sihanoukville to Siem Reap. Some travelers book both legs at once if they're moving between the two cities as part of a longer trip. The driver picks you up at your hotel and drops you at your hotel, or at the ferry dock if you're heading to the islands from Sihanoukville.

What’s included

• Private five-seat SUV or minivan depending on group size.
• English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and dropoff.
• gasoline, tolls, parking and expressway fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departing from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville34 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 22:30Private transfer leaving Siem Reap for Sihanoukville, with drop-off at Sihanoukville hotels or the Pier in Sihanoukville. Pickup is included.

Travel from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap34 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 22:30This private transfer runs from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap, dropping you off at a hotel in the center of Siem Reap, operated by reliable drivers. Includes pickup.

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Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day, 34 start times, from US$ 111.99 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day34 departure times: 05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00 and 22:30

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

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 effort

Operated by Cambodia Taxi Driver

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you want to avoid the bus station and travel on your own schedule with stops whenever you need them. The eight-hour express route and door-to-door service suit travelers moving between Siem Reap and Sihanoukville without the detour through Phnom Penh.

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Top questions

How long does the drive from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville actually take?

The express route takes eight hours. The national highway would take ten hours, but this transfer avoids that longer route by using Road 6, then Route 5 and 51 to Route 4, which bypasses Phnom Penh city.

What's included in the price of the transfer?

The private taxi transfer includes the vehicle, English-speaking driver, gasoline, all tolls, parking fees and expressway charges. Hotel pickup and dropoff are included. Meals and personal expenses are not.

Can I choose what size vehicle I need?

Yes. Groups of one to three people ride in a five-seat SUV. Four to seven passengers travel in a minivan. If your group is larger, a fifteen-seat minivan is available. You choose the vehicle size that fits your group when you book.

What if I need to stop during the drive?

The driver can stop whenever you need a break, for lunch, a bathroom stop, or to stretch. You set the pace. The journey is not rushed.

Can I book a transfer from Sihanoukville back to Siem Reap?

Yes. The transfer runs in both directions: Siem Reap to Sihanoukville or Sihanoukville to Siem Reap. You can also book both legs at checkout if you're traveling between the two cities.

Where does the driver pick me up and drop me off?

The driver picks you up at your hotel in Siem Reap and drops you at your hotel in Sihanoukville, or at the ferry dock if you're heading to the islands from there. Dropoff location is your choice at booking.