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Mondulkiri is Cambodia's wild east: cooler air, pine-covered hills, waterfalls and elephant sanctuaries. The journey from the Angkor temples to the highland town of Sen Monorom crosses most of the country and takes a long day.
Siem Reap to Mondulkiri by Bus
Sen Monorom has no regular commercial flights, so the road is the way. Bus and van companies such as Mekong Express, Sorya, Larryta, Virak Buntham and Cambodia Post VIP Van serve Mondulkiri town.[1] On this route the bus is a minibus or a coaster. It takes from about 11 hours, and a seat costs about $20 to $25 on booking platforms (November 2026).[2] Departures are in the early morning, so you arrive in Sen Monorom in daylight.
Siem Reap to Mondulkiri by Private Transfer
A private car or minivan cuts the trip to about 8 to 9.5 hours. On booking platforms a car for up to 4 people starts at about $290 and a minivan for up to 7 people costs about $371 (November 2026).[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Minibus or coaster | About $20 to $25[2] | From about 11h |
| Private transfer | About $290 to $371[2] | About 8 to 9.5h |
Tips for Traveling from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri
- Start early: The bus leaves in the morning, and a daylight arrival makes finding your guesthouse easier.
- Pack a layer: The highlands are cooler than Siem Reap, especially in the evening.
- Break the trip: If the long day is too much, break the trip in Phnom Penh or Kratie.
Timetable
| Bus Siem Reap - Mondulkiri $ 20.20–25.34 11h – 11h 30m | |
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| Taxi Siem Reap - Mondulkiri $ 288.74–369.18 8h – 9h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Siem Reap to Mondulkiri, including current prices and schedules.
The minibus or coaster, about $20 to $25 on booking platforms (November 2026).
A private car or minivan, which takes about 8 to 9.5 hours. There are no regular commercial flights to Sen Monorom.
The bus takes from about 11 hours, a private transfer about 8 to 9.5 hours.
No. Sen Monorom has no regular commercial flights.
On booking platforms, about $290 for a car for up to 4 people and about $371 for a minivan for up to 7 people (November 2026).
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, TourismCambodia.com: Transportation - Mondulkiri. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Siem Reap - Mondulkiri. Retrieved November 1, 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.
