Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
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Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
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
thanks for your help,
Margy
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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.
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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.
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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
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