THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Siem Reap សៀមរាប
- Road distance
- About 481 km
- Straight line
- 423 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~6 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City →
- Border
- Vietnam → Cambodia. Passport and visa needed
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the hub for the south. Northbound and Mekong Delta buses use different terminals, and tourist buses, including services to Cambodia, often start from company offices in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area of District 1.
- Mien Dong Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Đông
Eastern terminals for routes to the north and the coast. There is an older station in Binh Thanh and the larger New Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông mới) further out. - Mien Tay Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Tây
South-west of the centre. The main terminal for the Mekong Delta, such as Can Tho, Chau Doc and Ha Tien. - Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1) · Phạm Ngũ Lão
Offices of many tourist and cross-border bus companies, near the main backpacker district.
Arriving in Siem Reap
From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
- Siem Reap bus station and company offices
Many buses use an out-of-town station east of the centre; some companies use their own offices.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Journeys to Phnom Penh vary a lot by company. Premium operators make fewer stops.
KEEP GOING
From Siem Reap, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Siem Reap
More buses from Ho Chi Minh City
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Siem Reap by road?+
About 481 km by road (423 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 6 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ho Chi Minh City?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ho Chi Minh City include Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station, Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Siem Reap?+
It depends on the operator. In Siem Reap, services use Siem Reap bus station and company offices. From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Siem Reap?+
From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Siem Reap by bus?+
Direct buses from Siem Reap include Poipet, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Trat, Bangkok and more. See all connections on our Siem Reap bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap?+
This journey crosses from Vietnam into Cambodia. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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