THE SHORT VERSION
Poipet to Siem Reap at a glance.
- From
- Poipet ប៉ោយប៉ែត
- To
- Siem Reap សៀមរាប
- Road distance
- About 152 km
- Straight line
- 143 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Siem Reap to Poipet →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Poipet
Poipet is the Cambodian town at the main land crossing with Thailand, opposite Aranyaprathet. Buses link it with Siem Reap and Battambang. Crossings with Thailand were suspended during the 2025 border dispute, so check the current status first.
- Tourist passenger terminal
Official terminal for tourist buses towards Siem Reap and beyond. - Company offices on the main street
Non-tourist buses to Siem Reap and Battambang.
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 Poipet
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Poipet from Siem Reap by road?+
About 152 km by road (143 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Poipet to Siem Reap take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 45 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 Poipet?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Poipet include Tourist passenger terminal, Company offices on the main street, 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 Poipet?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Siem Reap to Poipet guide.
Where does the bus from Poipet 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 Poipet 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 Poipet 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 Battambang, Phnom Penh, Trat, Bangkok, Pakse and more. See all connections on our Siem Reap bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
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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