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Getting to Sihanoukville and Southern Cambodia

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Phnom Penh and Koh Kong are the primary gateways to Sihanoukville and southern Cambodia. From Phnom Penh, most people travel by bus, taxi or motorcycle to one or more of the most popular southern cities - Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep. There are several daily buses between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The international border crossings at 1) Had Lek, Thailand/Koh Kong, Cambodia; 2) Xaxia, Vietnam/Prek Chak, Cambodia ('Ha Tien') and; 3) Tinh Bien, Vietnam/Phnom Den, Cambodia all allow international overland access to southern Cambodia. The Had Lek/Koh Kong crossing allows easiest access to Sihanoukville as it is a long-established crossing and regular transportation between Sihanoukville and Koh Kong are also well established (ferry or road.) The 'Ha Tien' crossing with Vietnam is now open and allows direct and easy access between Kampot and Vietnam. See the Overland Border Crossing page for details about overland travel from Thailand and Vietnam to Sihanoukville and southern Cambodia.

Bus Phnom Penh to/from Sihanoukville
Most visitors to Sihanoukville travel from Phnom Penh by bus or taxi. Several different bus companies run multiple daily a/c buses to/from Phnom Penh. Sihanoukville can also be approached by road from Kampot town, and by daily coastal fe bus rry and by road from Koh Kong city. Though currently not the usual point of entry for most visitors, the Port of Sihanoukville is an international gateway and visas are available for cruise ship passengers and other international arrivals at the Port on prior arrangement.

Taxi
taxi Share taxi: Shared taxis offer a cramped and harrowing 2?-3?-hour ride with seven or more people stuffed in a compact car. 25,000R/person. Private taxi: Private taxis run about $35-$50. In Phnom Penh, Sihanouk Ville bound taxis wait at the southwest corner of the Central Market (Phsar Thmey). In Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh bound taxies can be found at the downtown bus and taxi station on Street 108.

Motorcycle
It is a 230 km, 4-5 hour trip on Route #4. Most cyclists rent 250cc off-road bikes for the trip. Leaving Phnom Penh, follow Confedertion dela Russie (Airport Road) south past the airport and out of town. At the well marked Route #3/#4 fork just east of Phnom Penh (Chum Chao), bear right. National Route #4 to Sihanoukville is now a toll road with booths located just south of Phnom Penh and north of Sihanoukville. The toll is nominal, less than $1 for most vehicles. Route #4 is a paved and smooth, fast and easy, but is still a relatively dangerous road. Speeding taxis and reckless lorries are the norm. Slow down as you pass through he villages, watch for errant cows and dogs and oblivious children on the road. By all means wear a helmet and bear in mind that medical help and rescue is non-existent in the countryside. Stop for a refreshment break at one of the many road side restaurants just south of the Pich Nil pass near the half way point. You can’t miss all of the buses and taxis parked along the road. Just north of the restaurants, on top of the pass, there are dozens of spirits houses and shines dedicated to local spirits and the deity Ya-Mao. It’s a good photo opportunity and they say it’s good luck to burn a few incense and leave a small donation, and maybe even a hand of bananas.