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I have found a route to Battambang from Siem Reap via Phnom Penh. Is that the only way?

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There are boats between Battambang and Siem Reap, they leave in the morning (around 7am) and take most of the day. You spend several hours on a small river where you can see tons of animals and birds, later you cross Tonle Sap Lake, the last part to Siem Riep is by jeep. It takes a while but its a great ride.

The fruit shakes in Battambang are spectacular, don't miss them.

Edit: I just noticed, that you want to go from Siem Riep to Battambang, not the other way. They boats run in both directions, so the information above still applies.

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  • Great, this seems really interesting. Do you know how much is one way trip? (approximately, just to make me an idea ;)) Thanks!
    – Ivan
    Jul 7, 2012 at 21:14
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    I don't remember how much we paid. My Lonely Planet from 2008 lists US$15, by now that may be $20 or more. That's quite expensive for Cambodia because it is only for tourists. Jul 7, 2012 at 21:34
  • AFAIK, these don't run any more, or at least, are seasonal. Jul 9, 2012 at 9:27
  • @AnkurBanerjee I did this same ride in June last year, definitely still going
    – scrowler
    Sep 27, 2014 at 0:53
  • Just did this in early December - great experience! I think I paid $23 Dec 17, 2014 at 10:49
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Yeah - the boats can't run in the dry season. You can get a taxi from about $30 (depends on your bargaining skills and what stage of the tourist season it is). There are also inter-city buses that run between the two starting at about $6. Prepare for a long and uncomfortable trip, with lots of stops. The taxi is worth every cent.

The taxi's default speed is fast - you can ask them to drive more slowly, which will add some time to your trip but might help your anxiety levels. You should tip them for this. Also if you make any stops - which I encourage.

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There are also buses operating between Siem Reap and Battambang. They should take around 3 hours. I book it via my hostel (departure times were 8AM or 2PM). I am pretty sure every hotel/hostel can book this for you. Currently (9/2019) the price for a one way ticket is $9.

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