Bangkok To Sihoukville Overland..........

[Chivas]

Have been trying to do a little research on the subject but have come up with conflicting information to date.........

Basically is there an Overland Service from Bangkok (or Pattaya)..........??

Appreciate any users recent experience on the Routing Problems Costs etc......

Thanks

[allalong]

I did journey few months ago. You have go to Trat. Then get songthaew to the border then in cambodia get a bus ti sihanoukville .4 hours. Took me 12 hours in total from bkk including waiting around

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[Lakegeneve]

There are a number of threads with info including this one, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/562741-border-crossing-into-cambodia-near-trat/?hl=%2Bsihanoukville

Basically, you catch a bus from either Mo Chit or Ekkamai to Trat . Then an hourly vans to the border. Cross the border which is fairly quick (get your Cambodia visa there) then motorbike taxi to Koh Kong.

You should try to ensure that you arrive to catch the daily bus which runs from Sihan. to Koh Kong for the return journey which should be around lunch time. Check the Candy Guide linked in post #13 of the above linked thread for the departure time.

[Chivas]

Thanks for info to date....

Anything else added greatly appreciated as well..........

[ARGUSEYE]

Once you are over the border, there are usually touts waiting to talk you into taking a (sometimes shared) taxi.

Last time I went even at 5 p.m. So if you arrive late for the bus (most likely unless you start really early) and you do NOT want to spend the night in KK, that's your option.

The WHOLE taxi should not be more than 80 Bucks.

[Ystradyfodwg]

www.canbypublications.com Detailed information on travelling from Sihanoukville to Koh Kong and the Thai border.Hope this helps.

[phuketrichard]

most likely will have to overnight in Koh Kong and be prepared to be forced to pay 1,000 baht for the $20 Cambodia visa

Plenty of places stay and good thai food an du can use ur thai baht

Taxi should not be more than $50 ( same price as PP-SHV)

[Langsuan Man]

Thanks for info to date....

Anything else added greatly appreciated as well..........

Yes, get yourself an E-Visa, can make the border crossing a little easier

http://www.visa-cambodia.com/

[phuketrichard]

Evisa is up to $28 so not really worth it anymore

[Langsuan Man]

Evisa is up to $28 so not really worth it anymore

Standing in line with all the Laotion's getting the visas renewed will make the $28 seem like quite the bargain

[Chivas]

Apologies but can I just bump this one back up........thanks

[phuketrichard]

since you bumped it (no idea why) there is a new bus service out of the Bangkok Morchit Bus station that runs to Siem Rep and one bus to Phnom Penh.

than u will need taxi or bus down to Shv.

You can get a bus package deal out of Pattaya to shv as well, just walk around and u will see it advertised at travel agents, know nothing about them as never done that as I usually drive myself.

Other than that the route to Trat-Koh Kong as explained and onwards to Shv

Edited April 29, 2013 by phuketrichard

[Lakegeneve]

since you bumped it (no idea why) there is a new bus service out of the Bangkok Morchit Bus station that runs to Siem Rep and one bus to Phnom Penh.

Though everyone should note that you have to have a Cambodia visa prior to buying a ticket for these two international buses. (ie. you won't be allowed to board without a visa).

Really, doesn't seem much point going to Sihan. via PP but as it adds an extra 5-6hrs travel and an O/N stay in PP.

[oldsailor35]

Once you are over the border, there are usually touts waiting to talk you into taking a (sometimes shared) taxi.

Last time I went even at 5 p.m. So if you arrive late for the bus (most likely unless you start really early) and you do NOT want to spend the night in KK, that's your option.

The WHOLE taxi should not be more than 80 Bucks.

How much is 80 Bucks in Bht

[cardholder]

Once you are over the border, there are usually touts waiting to talk you into taking a (sometimes shared) taxi.

Last time I went even at 5 p.m. So if you arrive late for the bus (most likely unless you start really early) and you do NOT want to spend the night in KK, that's your option.

The WHOLE taxi should not be more than 80 Bucks.

How much is 80 Bucks in Bht

2,400 baht (round figures).

[cardholder]

Once you are over the border, there are usually touts waiting to talk you into taking a (sometimes shared) taxi.

Last time I went even at 5 p.m. So if you arrive late for the bus (most likely unless you start really early) and you do NOT want to spend the night in KK, that's your option.

The WHOLE taxi should not be more than 80 Bucks.

Why not stay Koh Kong.

I have had some great nights in Koh Kong.

I wouldn't stay for more than one night though.

Edited May 6, 2013 by cardholder

[ARGUSEYE]

Once you are over the border, there are usually touts waiting to talk you into taking a (sometimes shared) taxi.

Last time I went even at 5 p.m. So if you arrive late for the bus (most likely unless you start really early) and you do NOT want to spend the night in KK, that's your option.

The WHOLE taxi should not be more than 80 Bucks.

Why not stay Koh Kong.

I have had some great nights in Koh Kong.

I wouldn't stay for more than one night though.

"I have had some great nights in Koh Kong".....

Me too....... fifteen years ago!

[jaideeguy]

since you bumped it (no idea why) there is a new bus service out of the Bangkok Morchit Bus station that runs to Siem Rep and one bus to Phnom Penh.

than u will need taxi or bus down to Shv.

You can get a bus package deal out of Pattaya to shv as well, just walk around and u will see it advertised at travel agents, know nothing about them as never done that as I usually drive myself.

Other than that the route to Trat-Koh Kong as explained and onwards to Shv

Any details on the new bus service BKK to SR and PP?? decent buses and how long is trip, cost and would you have contact info?? thanks in advance....

[phuketrichard]

http://bk.asia-city.com/travel/news/bus-services-bangkok-siem-reap-phnom-penh

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g297390-i9163-k6403293-Direct_bus_from_Bangkok_to_Siem_Reap-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html