The distance between Siem Reap and Battambang is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Siem Reap to Battambang by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Battambang Mekong Express.
Mekong Express
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Battambang.
Siem Reap Taxi Service
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Siem Reap to Battambang by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around KHR 32,825 ($8) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately KHR 533,425 ($130).
The distance between Siem Reap and Battambang is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (52 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Siem Reap and Battambang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Siem Reap to Battambang is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx KHR 533,425 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Siem Reap and Battambang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around KHR 32,825 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Siem Reap and Battambang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Battambang. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Siem Reap and Battambang. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siem Reap and Battambang with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
Mekong Express run regular bus services between Siem Reap and Battambang. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siem Reap to Battambang. We recommend that you take the bus to Battambang Mekong Express. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Battambang is Siem Reap International Airport (REP) (REP) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Battambang. Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) (PNH) and Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) (KOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Siem Reap and Battambang. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siem Reap to Battambang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around KHR 32,825 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | KHR 32,825($8) | every 4 hours | 163km (101 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 25m | KHR 533,425($130) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | KHR 57,445($14) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
Mekong Express
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The following major airports near Battambang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Cambodia and internationally.