Saigon to Phnom Penh

Saigon to Phnom Penh

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Saigon to Phnom Penh Schedule

Saigon to Phnom Penh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
SIMA Car Limousine 11pax Any timeVND 11,209k
Khai Nam Transport Seater 05:30 - 12:30VND 706k
Kumho Samco Sleeper 07:00 - 13:00VND 770k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN385308:40 - 09:25VND 4,058k
Khai Nam Transport Sleeper 10:30 - 16:30VND 671k
Danh Danh Bus Seater 12:30 - 18:30VND 638k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 31 15:25 - 21:25VND 672k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN92016:00 - 16:55VND 4,818k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN385118:45 - 19:30VND 3,117k
Thai AirAsia Economy 21:35 - 08:55VND 5,009k

Transportation from Saigon to Phnom Penh

Facts about the transport from Saigon to Phnom Penh

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure9:35 PM
Departures per day107
Distance638 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirbus, Cambodia Angkor Air, Danh Danh Bus, Duc Duong Bus, Giant Ibis Transport, Khai Nam Transport, Kumho Samco, Long Phuong Cambodia, SIMA Car, Techbus VN JSC, Thai AirAsia, Thai Duong Limousine, Vietnam Airlines, Virak Buntham Express

How to get from Saigon to Phnom Penh

Travelling between Saigon and Phnom Penh is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 246.45 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 23.20.

How long does it take to get from Saigon to Phnom Penh?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Saigon and Phnom Penh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saigon and Phnom Penh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h 20m to reach Phnom Penh.

How much does it cost to get from Saigon to Phnom Penh?

Travelling between Saigon and Phnom Penh can be as cheap as USD 23.20 if you opt for a Kumho Samco bus and as expensive as USD 246.45 if you buy a SIMA Car taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Saigon and Phnom Penh ?

  • 98 from Saigon to Phnom Penh starting from 04:30 Ho Chi Minh until 15:30 Ho Chi Minh
  • 8 from Saigon to Phnom Penh starting from 08:40 Ho Chi Minh Airport until 21:35 Ho Chi Minh Airport
  • 1 from Saigon to Phnom Penh starting from 00:00 Ho Chi Minh until 00:00 Ho Chi Minh

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saigon to Phnom Penh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Saigon to Phnom Penh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 76.53.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Saigon and Phnom Penh

Cambodia Angkor Air, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Bus

Travelling from Saigon to Phnom Penh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Saigon and Phnom Penh

Airbus, Danh Danh Bus, Duc Duong Bus, Giant Ibis Transport, Khai Nam Transport, Kumho Samco, Long Phuong Cambodia, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Thai Duong Limousine, Virak Buntham Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Saigon and Phnom Penh

SIMA Car

What is the most popular transport to get from Saigon to Phnom Penh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other