Bus Service From Phnom Penh To Banteay Meanchey
Located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is one of the most popular travel destinations and it is in the go-to list for many travellers. It is famous for the incredible historical sites, beautiful untouched beaches, rich culture and warm locals who are very welcoming. Upon visiting the capital city of Phnom Penh, you are encouraged to visit the amazing tourist attractions of Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. After Phnom Penh, you may want to head over to the Banteay Meanchey province at the northwest corner of Cambodia, situated along the Thai border before you cross the border to Thailand.
Getting from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey province is very easy these days as there are many bus companies that provide the transportation services for all travellers. Buses from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey are available to board from Phnom Penh City. In order to save time, you can get the bus tickets online for the route conveniently and safely at Easybook by following these few simple steps.
There are a few bus companies offer bus services from Phnom Penh bus station to Banteay Meanchey Province whether you can choose to travel with the express bus or minibus. The bus ticket prices are based on the vehicle you choose to travel with from Phnom Penh to Sisophon, which is the capital of Banteay Meanchey Province. The minibus offers spacious and comfortable seats to the travellers but the passengers’ seats are rather limited. Recline the seats back to enjoy a comfortable bus journey as you enjoy the city view, have a nap or do some reading while you enjoy the air conditioning system. The express bus is usually bigger and it has more passenger seats. Make sure to check Easybook website for the bus schedule and ticket prices of your trips.
Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey Bus Schedule
The travel time for bus from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey Province takes approximately 7 to 8 hours. It really depends on the road conditions from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey Province. In between the bus journey, the bus driver will make stops along way at resting areas for travellers to stretch out, have a quick meal or use the restroom. As the bus to Banteay Meanchey is considered a long-haul trip, the experienced drivers will ensure the passengers feel safe when it comes to travelling with the bus company.
Banteay Meanchey is located in the northwest of Cambodia and it is at the border with Thailand. The capital town, Sisophorn is about 360km from Phnom Penh via national road number 5. The town of Sisophorn leans more to the quiet side, but travellers will make a stop at this city before they cross over the Cambodia border to enter Thailand. Banteay Chhmar Temple is a must-visit place when you are in Sisophorn. You can easily reach Banteay Chhmar as it is situated at the 65 kilometres north of Sisophon and this area was part of the extensive Khmer empire.
Banteay Chhmar Temple is one of Cambodia’s national treasures. There are countless Buddhist images and startling bas-reliefs of Angkorian-era life that signify its importance as a temple complex. This Banteay Chhmar is said to be similar in style to Angkor Wat, but it is a little smaller and the most important thing is it is much less crowded. As it has lesser tourists visit the temple, you can walk slowly and enjoy seeing the temple for details.
Another interesting tourist spot in Banteay Meanchey Province is Banteay Torp which is the army base that is about 55km from the provincial town and it was the biggest during the civil war since 1970. Now it has become a historical war location for travellers and local to visit.
Cambodia bus tickets are now conveniently available to purchase online at Easybook, which is the largest land and sea transportation booking site in Southeast Asia. You can check the available bus schedule and operators from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey easily on Easybook website or download our mobile app to your mobile devices.
After selecting your preferred bus to Banteay Meanchey and travel date, you can proceed to choose the bus schedule that fits your travel plan. Once you have filled in the traveller’s details and proceed with payment, you will receive your bus booking confirmation right within a few minutes. Just refer to this simple booking guide to get your bus from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey. Start planning your next trip with Easybook today and travel to your preferred destination without any hassle!