You need to travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by bus to catch the train to Sihanoukville. Alternatively, you can take a direct bus all the way from Siem Reap to the beach resort of Sihanoukville, which is a much quicker option.
Bus Times from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
There are currently 5 services a day from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville avialable to book online.
| Siem Reap | Sihanoukville | Service | Cost | Company |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | Sleeper Bus | $ 22 | Virak Buntham Express |
| 19:30 | 05:30 | Sleeper Bus | $ 26 | Mbus |
| 20:00 | 06:00 | Sleeper Bus | $ 21 | Virak Buntham Express |
| 20:30 | 08:00 | Sleeper Bus | $ 22 | Virak Buntham Express |
| 22:00 | 08:00 | Sleeper Bus | $ 28 | Giant Ibis Transport |
Buy Tickets from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Use the Search Box below to buy tickets for travel from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville.
Bus tickets from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and the direct journey from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville are available for purchase through the Search Box above. However, for train tickets from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville you need to buy your tickets at the train station in Phnom Penh.
Train Times from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville
- Please Note: Train services from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville are now running every day of the week.
| Phnom Penh | Sihanoukville | Day |
| 07:00 | 12:40 | M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa,Su |
- For information about travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh see our guide to travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.
Siem Reap Bus Station
Bus Services to Sihanoukville depart from the Siem Reap Virak Buntham bus station on the 63 Krong Siem Reap Road.
Phnom Penh Train Station
Trains to Sihanoukville depart from Phnom Penh Railway Station.
Sihanoukville Railway Station
Train services from Phnom Penh terminate at Sihanoukville Railway Station.
Sihanoukville Bus Station
Bus services from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville terminate at the Sihanoukville Virakbuntham bus station on Ekareach Street 100 in Sihanoukville Town.
About Travel to Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s premier beach resort. Sihanoukville Town itself is not particularly interesting. Sihanoukville was established in 1955, and the original buildings were badly damaged by fighting in the 1970s. This is a town with an unpleasant history, little of which is visible today. During more modern times the town has developed a tourist industry with resorts and bars catering to foreign tourists springing up with increasing frequency. The main draws for visitors to Sihanoukville are the beaches and the nearby Ream National Park, which includes the Islands of Koh Thmei and Koh Ses.
Ochheuteal Beach in SihanoukvilleThere are numerous beaches to choose from, however, the three most popular beaches are:
- Sokha Beach: This beach is probably the most beautiful beach in Sihanoukville, unfortunately it privately owned (by the Sokha Beach Resort) and you need to pay a $2 USD entrance fee. The benefit of this being a private beach is that you will not be approached by people begging from tourists.
- Ochheuteal Beach: This is the busiest beach in Sihanoukville. It is publicly owned and you do not need to pay a fee to swim and sunbathe there. There are a number hotels backing onto this beach, along with a golf course and places selling food and drink. Avoid this beach at night and early in the morning as serious crimes have been known to occur here when unsuspected tourists venture onto the beach when few people are around.
- Otres Beach: Quieter and safer than Ochheutral Beach, this 4 km stretch of white sand has very cheap bungalows for rent and plenty of bars and places to eat. High rise development is yet to come to Otres beach, although apartment buildings for sale to Chinese investors are currently under construction, and it has a more bohemian vibe than the other beaches in Sihanoukville.