margyb

The airfares I've found from HCMC to Siem Reap seem to be around $400. Are there other options that aren't as expensive that won't take days to get there? I haven't been successful in figuring out how long it takes by bus or boat.

thanks for your help,

Margy

thursdaysd

You can take a boat or bus to Phnom Penh, and a bus or private car on to Siem Reap. That would take a couple of days, but be much more interesting. See talesofasia.com for details.

smartcookie

All flights to Siem Reap are expensive. This one is about $180 each way (vayama.com has the correct price) as only Vietnam Airlines flies this route. The bus is 12 hours. You can also take a 6 hr bus to Phnom Pehn, spend a night there and take a 5.5 hr bus to Siem Reap from there.

smartcookie

your other option is to make this into a trip. you can take the Mekong delta cruise and bus combo there that would take 2 or 3 days depending on the one you get.

Scotters

Another option to the bus is a taxi. Take a taxi from HCMC to boarder crossing at Mac Bai, a 2hr trip costing around $30. Another taxi from here to Phnom Penh, 3-4 hrs around $40. If you get in by noon or shortly after you can continue to SR by yet another taxi for about $50 for the 41/2 hr trip. These costs are per taxi not per person. Makes a long day but far cheaper than flying.

galiano

We have one way flights on Vietnam Air in February - Siem Reap to HCMC for
$ 150 per ticket. Booked through Vietnamstay.com ( excellent service )

margyb

Thank you so much to everyone for the information. It looks like it's going to either take more time or money than I'd originally thought. I guess it's time to evaluate the options!

margy