6 in-depth guides
Getting There & Around
The new airport 50 km out of town, the e-Visa, the bus from Phnom Penh, flights from Bangkok while the land border is closed, and what a tuk-tuk ride should cost.
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Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to the City: Taxi, Bus, Prices and the 50 km Problem (2026)
The new airport is 50 km from town, not 7. A fixed $35 taxi at the arrivals counter, an $8 shuttle to 7 Makara Road, 50 to 70 minutes, and what works after 9 p.m.
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Is Siem Reap Safe? Scams, Bag Snatching, Health and the Honest Picture (2026)
Violent crime against visitors is rare. The real risks are bag snatching, the road, dengue in a severe 2026 season, and a Thai border zone over 100 km away.
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Getting Around Siem Reap: Tuk-Tuks, PassApp, Grab and What a Ride Should Cost (2026)
A tuk-tuk across town costs $2 to $3, about $1.50 for 2 km on PassApp, and $18 to $25 for a small-circuit day. Apps, remorks, bicycles and the scooter rule.
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Bangkok to Siem Reap: Flights While the Land Border Is Closed, and What to Check Before Going Overland (2026)
Every Thai-Cambodian land crossing has been shut since June 2025. Four airlines fly Bangkok to Siem Reap in about an hour, and five checks come before any bus.
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Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Bus, Flight or Boat (Times, Prices, Which to Pick) (2026)
320 km and about 6 hours by bus for $15 to $25, a 50-minute flight from Techo airport, a seasonal $49 lake boat, or a private car for $80 to $100.
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Cambodia Visa for Siem Reap: e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival, Cost and Pitfalls (2026)
A tourist visa costs $30 online at evisa.gov.kh or $30 cash at Siem Reap airport. Which to pick, the free e-Arrival card, lookalike sites and extending a stay.
