- Must visit
National Museum of Cambodia
Cambodia's main archaeology museum, displaying Khmer sculpture and Angkor-era masterpieces in a landmark terracotta building.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Krong Poi Pet to Phnom Penh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 8h 32m versus 6h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Saly VIP, VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Buses from Krong Poi Pet to Phnom Penh run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 8h 32m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 32m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Cambodia's main archaeology museum, displaying Khmer sculpture and Angkor-era masterpieces in a landmark terracotta building.
Leading contemporary art space supporting Cambodian artists through exhibitions and public programs. A strong stop for current local culture.
Professional photography center with exhibitions and archives highlighting Cambodia and Southeast Asia through documentary images.
Lively riverfront promenade for walking, people-watching, and views of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong. Best early morning or evening.
Central boulevard and green park around the Independence Monument. Popular for strolls, photos, and seeing Phnom Penh's civic heart.
Large urban park near the river with lawns, fountains, and skyline views. A pleasant local favorite for evening walks and photos.
A fragrant noodle soup with pork broth, rice noodles, herbs, and lime. A classic Cambodian breakfast widely eaten in Phnom Penh.
Stir-fried rice noodles with beef or seafood, soy sauce, greens, and egg. A popular street and home dish with Chinese Cambodian roots.
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with herbs, lettuce, noodles, and pork or shrimp. Light, cool, and common as a snack or starter.
Stylish restaurant focused on Cambodian ingredients and contemporary local cooking. Popular for inventive dishes and a calm dining room.
Established social enterprise restaurant serving Cambodian cuisine with a training mission. Comfortable atmosphere and dependable local dishes.
Elegant Cambodian fine dining known for refined local recipes in a restored villa. Ideal for tasting traditional flavors in a polished setting.
Budget-friendly for Southeast Asia: low-cost meals, cheap tuk-tuks, and many affordable hotels keep daily tourist costs relatively low.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Round up for taxis, leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge, and small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Krong Poi Pet to Phnom Penh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phnom Penh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Krong Poi Pet to Phnom Penh buses use the Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង to Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) station pair, with some services arriving at Phnom Penh. Use this guide to compare Krong Poi Pet and Phnom Penh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង is 1 km from Krong Poi Pet city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and vendors
ATMs are several ATMs near terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង.
Available at Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krong Poi Pet, ថោង ស៊ីង: Ground level access.
Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) is 2 km from Phnom Penh city centre. Public transport options include:
Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Small local food vendors nearby
ATMs are several ATMs within walking distance.
Available at Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក): Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក): Ground-level access.
Phnom Penh is 1 km from Phnom Penh city centre. Public transport options include:
Phnom Penh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants available in and around terminal
Free Wi-Fi available in main terminal. ATMs are aTMs from several banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Phnom Penh.
Available at Phnom Penh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phnom Penh: Basic ramps available.
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