THE SHORT VERSION
Siem Reap to Poipet at a glance.
- From
- Siem Reap សៀមរាប
- To
- Poipet ប៉ោយប៉ែត
- Road distance
- About 152 km
- Straight line
- 143 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Poipet to Siem Reap →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Siem Reap
Siem Reap is Cambodia's gateway to the Angkor temples. Many companies run buses to Phnom Penh, and longer-distance and cross-border services go further, including towards Vietnam.
- 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.
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 Siem Reap
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Siem Reap from Poipet 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 Siem Reap to Poipet 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 Siem Reap?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Siem Reap include Siem Reap bus station and 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 Siem Reap?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Poipet to Siem Reap guide.
Where does the bus from Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap 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, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, 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.
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