Shared van & private car. Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh: 230 km, about 6 hours via the Moc Bai – Bavet border gate, with staff on hand to help with immigration formalities. Limousines and sleeper coaches, several departures a day.
Policies & Rules
Baggage policy
Cancellation & refund policy
Free shuttle service
📢 Notice for last-minute bookings
👶 Child policy
Applicable surcharges
- Oversized baggage surcharge — Baggage over 20kg or oversized: 75,000₫
- Holiday surcharge — Apr 30, May 1, Sep 2 and Lunar New Year (Tet): 200,000₫
- Late-night surcharge — Departures between 22:00 and 05:00: 50,000₫
- Door-to-door pickup surcharge — Pickup/drop-off at your hotel instead of the central meeting point: 50,000₫
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How to travel from Sài Gòn to Phnom Penh?
The distance from TP.HCM to Phnom Penh is about 230 km via the Mộc Bài – Bavet international border gate. The bus takes 6–7 hours, which includes 30–60 minutes for immigration procedures at the border gate. This is an international route, so what determines the travel time is not the distance but the time spent crossing the border.
Two main ways to travel:
| Travel method | Duration | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper bus / limousine / reclining seat | 6–7 hours | Most travelers | Bus operator assists with border procedures; direct to central Phnom Penh |
| Flight (Tân Sơn Nhất → Phnom Penh) | 1 hour flight | Time-pressed travelers | Tickets are usually much more expensive; adding airport time at both ends brings the total to ~3.5 hours |
Ticket prices and Go365 departure schedules
| Vehicle type | Price | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Reclining seat bus | 600.000 ₫/guest | 06:30 · 07:45 · 13:30 |
| 32-bed bus | 620.000 ₫/guest | 06:45 · 08:45 · 13:30 |
| 19-seat Limousine | 750.000 ₫/guest | 07:00 · 15:00 |
| 9-seat Limousine | 850.000 ₫/guest | 06:00 · 09:00 · 13:00 · 16:00 |
| Private 4-7 seat car (whole vehicle charter) | 8.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
| Private 16-seat car (whole vehicle charter) | 9.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
| Private 9-11 seat Limousine (whole vehicle charter) | 10.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
Prices and schedules are taken from the Go365 booking system, updated on 13/09/2026. Prices may change on holidays and during peak season — the amount shown at the time of booking is the final amount.
Pick-up and drop-off points
Pick-up in Hồ Chí Minh: 275C Phạm Ngũ Lão · 189 Đào Duy Từ, TP.HCM.
Drop-off in Phnom Penh: 281 Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh · 343 Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh.
The exact pick-up point depends on the trip and vehicle type you choose; for private cars, pick-up is at your door according to the address you provide when booking.
Required documents
A passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory. Vietnamese citizens are exempt from Cambodian visas for short trips; other nationalities vary — many countries need to apply for an e-visa in advance or get a visa on arrival at the border gate. It is advisable to prepare passport photos and small USD cash in advance to pay the fee if you need to get a visa on the spot. Check the regulations for your passport before your travel date, as the bus operator is not responsible if you are denied entry.
How border procedures work
The bus stops at Mộc Bài, passengers get off with their carry-on luggage to complete Vietnamese exit procedures, walk through the neutral zone, and then complete Cambodian entry procedures at Bavet. Bus staff usually collect passports and guide the group. On weekends and holidays, the border gate is crowded, and this step can take over 30 minutes longer than on regular days.
Currency and communication
Cambodia uses both the riel and the US dollar concurrently; it is most convenient to exchange some small-denomination USD in advance. International cards are accepted in Phnom Penh, but not everywhere. Vietnamese SIM cards will roam with high charges — if you need continuous data, buying a Cambodian eSIM before you go will be much cheaper.
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