A beautiful view from within central Phnom Penh-mobile

How to get from
Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh Trip Overview

Distance213 km (133.1 miles)
Price range$24-$294
Ride Duration Range50m-7h 30m
Earliest Departure21:00
Latest Departure23:30

If you’re looking for the best way to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, it all depends how much you want to spend. Buses are the most affordable option, but transports can take up to ten hours. An airplane is more expensive, but can get you there within an hour. Phnom Penh has lots of history behind it and provides tourists great picture-taking opportunities of its historic architecture and landscape. If you’re looking to walk or hike during the day without sweating too much, anytime between November and March is ideal for visiting.

Travel Schedule Options from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh



























































































Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh

Fastest bus: 5h 30m

Cheapest bus: $27

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: $27

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Blanket

Food

Charger

Wifi

English Speaking Staff

The fastest: 6h

The cheapest: $31

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: $139

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

WC

A/C

A beautiful view from within central Phnom Penh

About the ride from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh Route Information

The distance between Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Phnom Penh is 133 miles, or approximately 213 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh, including bus,minivan,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 7 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh by bus

  • Starting Price: $26
  • 317 departures a day, or 2219 departures a week

There are 11 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Sleeping, VIP Sleeping, VIP, Luxury, Tourist, Express, Universe Luxury, Universe Noble 37, Coaster and VIP 31 Seats.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh by minivan

  • Starting Price: $31
  • 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Coaster and Tourist.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh by flight

  • Starting Price: $138
  • 13 departures a day, or 91 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Companies Operating from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh

Average time

6h 30m

Average price

$42

(1508)

Average time

6h 30m - 7h 30m

Average price

$27

(19)

Average time

6h 30m - 7h 30m

Average price

$24

(31)

Average time

7h

Average price

$26 - $30

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Popular stations and stops in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Phnom Penh

Departure stations in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Kumho Samco Ho Chi Minh Office

Khai Nam Bus Station

VET-Ho Chi Minh Office

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

Thai Duong office

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Arrival stations in Phnom Penh

Kumho Samco Phnom Penh Bus Station

Khai Nam Bus Station

Phnom Penh JP (Japan Hospital)

Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)

Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey Ti Muoy

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