Ride-Hailing Apps
PassApp (Recommended)
Cambodia's homegrown ride-hailing app — cheaper than Grab for most rides.
- Pricing: ~3,000 riel pickup + 1,000 riel/km
- Vehicles: Tuk-tuk, car, SUV
- Catch: Requires a Cambodian phone number to register. Get your SIM card first!
- Available in: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kampong Cham, Poipet
- Download: Google Play · App Store
Grab
Works with international phone numbers — your fallback before getting a local SIM.
- Pricing: Higher than PassApp but transparent
- Available in: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot
- Vehicles: Bike, tuk-tuk, car
- Download: Google Play · App Store
Tuk-Tuks
The iconic Cambodian transport. If not using an app, always negotiate the price before getting in.
See our Fair Price Guide for reference prices by route.
Tip: Drivers outside tourist attractions quote inflated prices. Walk 50 meters away and flag one passing by — you'll get a much better rate.
Intercity Buses
| Company | Route | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Ibis | PP → Siem Reap | 6-7 hours | $15-18 |
| Giant Ibis | PP → Sihanoukville | 3-4.5 hours | $14-16 |
| Budget operators | PP → Sihanoukville | 3-4.5 hours | $9-12 |
| Mekong Express | PP → Siem Reap | 6 hours | $13-15 |
- Giant Ibis is the tourist favorite — clean buses, WiFi, USB charging, free snack
- The expressway has cut Phnom Penh → Sihanoukville to around 3 hours, with departures roughly hourly
- Book online via their website or 12Go Asia
- Buses depart from company offices, not a central station
Airports
- Techo International Airport (KTI) now serves Phnom Penh. It opened on 9 September 2025 and replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport, which no longer handles commercial flights. Techo is about 20 km south of the city — allow 45-60 minutes door to door
- Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI): Opened 2023, but it's 45km from Angkor Wat (the old airport was much closer)
Watch out: booking sites, hotel confirmation emails, and older guidebooks still say "Phnom Penh International Airport." Your flight lands at Techo either way, but it is far further from the city than the airport it replaced — budget more time and money for the transfer.
Domestic Flights
- Phnom Penh → Siem Reap: ~45 min, from $70 one-way
- Airlines: Air Cambodia (the national carrier, renamed from Cambodia Angkor Air in January 2025), AirAsia Cambodia, and Cambodia Airways
- Air Cambodia also operates Phnom Penh → Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh → Dara Sakor
Road Safety
Cambodia has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in Southeast Asia. Be cautious:
- Always wear a helmet if riding a motorbike
- Avoid driving at night outside cities
- Drunk driving is common, especially around holidays
- If renting a motorbike, ensure you have valid travel insurance that covers motorbike accidents