How to Get from Battambang to Siem Reap
Battambang to Siem Reap in about 3 hours: Giant Ibis at 08:30 and 13:30, minibuses from about $10, private transfers from about $67.
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Battambang trades its colonial shophouses, street art and riverside cafes for the temples of Angkor in about 3 hours. The road runs past stilted houses and rice paddies of the Tonle Sap basin, and buses, minibuses and private cars all cover it.
Battambang to Siem Reap by Bus
Giant Ibis runs the 161 km route in about 3 hours, with departures at 08:30 and 13:30 from its terminal on Road No 3 in Battambang. The bus has extra legroom, free WiFi and power outlets, includes a pastry and water, and carries 20 kg of luggage. Partner hotels get a free pickup, and a 10-minute rest stop falls at a gas station in Sisophon. In Siem Reap the bus stops at the Giant Ibis terminal behind the Old Stadium near Pub Street.[1][2]
Other operators run Coasters, minibuses and shuttles. On booking platforms these cost about $10 to $12 (October 2026) and take from about 3 hours, up to 4 hours with stops.[3]
Battambang to Siem Reap by Private Transfer
A private car takes you from your hotel in Battambang to your hotel in Siem Reap and lets you stop for coffee or photos. On booking platforms the whole vehicle costs from about $67 to $197 (October 2026), depending on whether you book an SUV for 4 to 6 people, a minivan for 7 or a van for 10, and the drive takes from about 3 hours.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Coaster, minibus or shuttle | About $10 - $12[3] | From about 3h |
| Private transfer (whole vehicle) | $67 - $197[3] | From about 3h |
Tips for Traveling from Battambang to Siem Reap
- Book ahead: Morning departures fill up in the high season from November to February.
- Pickup time: A hotel pickup can add time while the vehicle collects other passengers. If you are in a hurry, take a tuk-tuk straight to the departure point.
- Arrival: Tuk-tuk drivers wait at the terminal in Siem Reap. Have your hotel name and address ready on your phone.
- Snacks and water: Rest stops are short, so carry your own water.
Timetable
| Bus Battambang - Siem Reap $ 10.43–12.16 3h – 4h | |
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| Taxi Battambang - Siem Reap $ 67.26–197.02 3h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Battambang to Siem Reap, including current prices and schedules.
By Coaster, minibus or shuttle, which cost about $10 on booking platforms (October 2026).
A private car or the Giant Ibis bus, both about 3 hours.
About 3 hours, up to 4 hours on shared minibuses and Coasters with stops.
Yes. Giant Ibis departs at 08:30 and 13:30 and covers the 161 km in about 3 hours.
Yes. Vehicles seat 4 to 10 people, and the price covers the whole vehicle, from about $67 to $197.
Giant Ibis offers a free pickup to passengers staying at its partner hotels in Battambang.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus from Battambang to Siem Reap. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [2] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus Schedule. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: Battambang - Siem Reap timetable. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.