THE SHORT VERSION
Phnom Penh to Poipet at a glance.
- From
- Phnom Penh ភ្នំពេញ
- To
- Poipet ប៉ោយប៉ែត
- Road distance
- About 403 km
- Straight line
- 340 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~4 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Poipet to Phnom Penh →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and has direct international buses to Ho Chi Minh City via the Moc Bai–Bavet border. Most cross-border companies run from their own offices in the city.
- Company offices
Cross-border buses leave from operator offices rather than one central terminal.
Arriving in Poipet
Expect touts at the border. Book onward transport through a known company and agree prices before you travel.
- 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.
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.
- Check whether the Thailand–Cambodia land border is open before you book.
- Don't pay for fake 'health' or visa forms at the crossing.
KEEP GOING
From Poipet, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Poipet
More buses from Phnom Penh
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Phnom Penh from Poipet by road?+
About 403 km by road (340 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Phnom Penh to Poipet take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 4 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 Phnom Penh?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Phnom Penh include Company offices, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Poipet to Phnom Penh?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Poipet to Phnom Penh guide.
Where does the bus from Phnom Penh arrive in Poipet?+
It depends on the operator. In Poipet, services use Tourist passenger terminal, Company offices on the main street. Expect touts at the border. Book onward transport through a known company and agree prices before you travel.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Poipet?+
Expect touts at the border. Book onward transport through a known company and agree prices before you travel.
What kind of bus runs from Phnom Penh to Poipet?+
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 Phnom Penh to Poipet 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 Poipet by bus?+
Direct buses from Poipet include Battambang, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Sihanoukville. See all connections on our Poipet 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.
12Go: Phnom Penh to Poipet bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Phnom Penh (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Poipet (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →