Bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap: Worth it or NAH? (9+ HOURS)

Is the bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap a total, miserable FLOP? In this video I take the Giant Ibis bus journey from Bangkok to Siem Reap in order to find out.
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I was born in Flint, MI, and attended Western Michigan University with a concentration in painting. In my artwork I address personal and immediate social issues, and examine such topics as feminism, ageism, memory deterioration, intimacy, death and confrontational experience. If you're a burgeoning or avid art collector I currently have original paintings available for sale on my website! Shoot me a dm.
I also received my Personal Training Certification through the NSCA in 2014, and my Yoga teacher training at Chinmay Yoga School in Dharamshala.
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Currently I am based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I lead yoga and paint here, and I love my community.
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[@glendevy8468]

Does the bus leave from giant ibis office in Bangkok ?

[@Swampzoid]

Exciting adventure. I wanna cross the Thailand/Cambodia boarder, too.

[@juliahaw]

Cheers!!!

[@MarkBennett007]

Very helpful info…..thinking on it

[@juliahaw]

No problem! LMK if you have any questions! I've taken this same bus multiple times now and will again next month. :)

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

Here to help boost the algos of 1 of my fav vlogs making the short list ✅ Welcome back Home Julia ☯️

[@juliahaw]

You are SO dang sweet! Cheers and thank you!!!

[@artxtat]

Thanks Julia. Now I know the score on this option for when I need to bring large items back.

[@juliahaw]

Hell yeah. No looking back on this one. It was a seriously righteous experience. Even if there are more people I don't see it being too bad because the seats and legroom are so spacious! Thanks for watching!

[@heythave]

Thanks, for this video. Your Khmer is getting really good!

[@juliahaw]

Awww thank you!!

[@zhubajie6940]

Great tips. One need not stay in a single place in your growth journey. The world is just too interesting. Just another tip for some growth: the bird "ibis" is pronounced with a long i, eye-bis.

[@juliahaw]

haha Nice catch on the pronunciation!!! One need NOT stay in a single place. Wherever you go, there you are. I'm just happiest in Siem Reap, so I tend to stay here for longer periods of time. :)

[@AF11able]

Have you started putting the canvas to good use Julia? Enjoyed watching your bus trip and wondering when you are planning to drop your next video!

[@bokatorus771]

Welcome back to Cambodia. We miss you.

[@juliahaw]

I missed Cambodia. Every time I leave my heart hurts. It's nice to be back. Lots of SR content coming your way!

[@biihai7461]

Welcome back to Cambodia 🇰🇭 I love you

[@Howie_Dewitt.]

Hey! Thank you for your video. Could you please tell how often does the bus stop? I assume there isnt a toilet onboard

[@EfficientRVer]

4th video I've watched of yours. Now if I ever go from NH to Cambodia for a month or six, I know that if the best fare or use of frequent flier miles gets me to BKK instead of , I can just hop on the bus like a pro. Maybe not the best way to get a first visa there, though, while in danger of the bus leaving?

[@fauzirahman3285]

One of my fears when travelling is missing the bus during a rest stop. Has never happened to me, but the scenario often plays in my head.

[@juliahaw]

haha I hear you... usually they'll keep an eye out for you though! Or other passengers would see your empty seat! There are always ways around this -- a friendly local would figure out your situation...worst case scenario. ;)

[@Transform-with-Laurie]

Hey Julia, we met briefly at Suan Mokkh earlier this year, you were buying all the books!... I was the tall English bloke trying not to buy all the books ;) I was just researching border crossing into Siem Reap and saw your video, very helpful! If by any chance you fancy meeting up and helping a lost English guy find his way in Siem Reap I would love that. Just leave a message here. You may well not see this message in time, but thanks for the helpful info! Laurie :)

[@juliahaw]

Hey!!! It's so nice to hear from you! I'm actually back in Chaiya right now and just finished another retreat at Suan Mokkh, but volunteered this time! I'll be back in Siem Reap by end of month. When will you be there! I head to Bangkok later this week and back to SR. I'd love to meet up for coffee!

[@Transform-with-Laurie]

Hi Julia, just checked my messages and it seems my response to this message 8 days ago didn't register!! Unless somehow it has been read and deleted, but maybe I just didn't press send???

[@juliahaw]

Are you on FB? Find me on there and please send me a message through there because sometimes I don't check these often... let's have coffee!@@Transform-with-Laurie

[@Transform-with-Laurie]

Hi, yes check all your folders, I sent one to you, and a friend request. This YT is not working at all well, deleting my thread. Looking forward to catching up! @@juliahaw

[@shaunmacredie]

​@Transform-with-Laurie what's the latest bro you 2 get together

[@biihai7461]

Welcome back to Cambodia 🇰🇭 I love you😊

[@juliahaw]

You are so sweet! It's nice to be back. Lot's of Siem Reap content coming up!

[@jcramones]

thank you for the video. Really help as I thought there're no buses from Bangkok to Siam Reap. Will be going to Siam Reap tomorrow but still haven't decided between using train or bus from Bangkok.

[@juliahaw]

I'd definitely recommend the bus! Tho I've never taken the train... LMK if you do take the train!

[@jcramones]

@@juliahaw we’ve decided to take the bus with Travelmart tomorrow. Easy and faster compared to the train 😅

[@juliahaw]

@@jcramones Great!! I heard they're good too! Best of wishes!

[@jcramones]

@@juliahaw it’s a double decker bus. Definitely will sit at the upper level, front seat to get a better country view.

[@kippsguitar6539]

​@@juliahaw so if you never used the train how can you "definitely recommend" the bus? If you are a newcomer you shouldn't give recommendations, only.xheap Charlies use the bus in reality and flights are cheap

[@basedgodrock]

Damn rip to tha donuts & 🔥 vid looked like a nice ride

[@juliahaw]

haha I am guessing those ZONUTS will still get eaten. ;)

[@HeresTheSituation]

Love all of your videos!

[@juliahaw]

I am SO happy to read this comment! Thank you so very much!

[@steveflanagan5206]

Thx, very helpful!😊

[@juliahaw]

I am so glad to hear that! Thank you for watching! :)

[@Vlogged-off]

Helpful info 🙏❤️

[@carldseekingpeace]

Well done! Thanks.

[@juliahaw]

Thank you for watching! x

[@sethsath6506]

Hi Julia, I hope you have been doing well. I have not seen you post videos recently

[@juliahaw]

Hi love! Thanks for dropping a line -- I'm doing great -- new content coming soon! I've just been taking a break and painting for a bit. :)

[@sethsath6506]

@@juliahaw ❤

[@10ambeer58]

awesome channel!

[@juliahaw]

I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching!

[@stephenpavy2501]

You said giant e bus so many times .. but I'm still confused 🤣🤣 ... oh giant ibis 🤪😉☺️ Sorry to raz you, I do love your videos of Siam reap etc. 👍👍

[@juliahaw]

hahah nice... it must be my US accent. ;) Thanks for watching! Lots of Siem Reap content coming up!!!

[@kippsguitar6539]

She's a yank

[@doggy5]

I don't need a visa to go to Cambodia for up to 30 days, so do I still need to pay the US$5 border crossing fee to Giant Ibis, or can I just process myself through immigration?

[@samnangchea5025]

Welcome back! How was the bus for smoothness? (I get motion sick so easily without a sedative). And also they gave you a 1 year visa at the border? You didn't have to get a 30 day ordinary at first?

[@juliahaw]

Sorry let me clarify: I got the ordinary Visa, then extended at my local office once I got to Siem Reap, for a 6 month Visa. I figured since I'm heading back to the states for a bit in May that I'd get the 6 month Visa for now. The bus was SUPER smooth by the way. You might even be OK, or at least with a low dose sedative.

[@samnangchea5025]

@@juliahaw Very cool, and thank you for replying and clarifying. :)

[@Thepeach08]

Thankyou verry nice info

[@cambodianpleasuresquad1753]

thailand is an awesome place to travel. chiang mai is my favourite place there. you should visit hoi an in vietnam too that is a very idyllic and beautiful town too

[@juliahaw]

I still have YET to visit Hoi an -- but I will! I've been to Hanoi and Halong Bay, but that's about it for Vietnam! Chiang Mai is amazing..... Thanks for watching!!!

[@zhubajie6940]

Hoi an is amazing. I hope to see Chiang Mai in the near future also.

[@roolenemaedoroy2484]

What hotel did you stay in?

[@cookietulis6252]

You mentioned about getting a 12 month visa. Are you affected by the recent E-visa changes? I guess it is quite tough extending beyond 3 months (without a shit pile of paperwork) at the moment. Or has it all already blown over?

[@juliahaw]

Ehhhh that's a tough call. I actually ended up getting my 6 month for now, because I'm heading to the states for a couple months in May anyhow, so it made the most sense. That was super easy to acquire. I have heard about a lot of the changes that are supposed to be in effect already... I'm freelance, so we'll see the next go around how the Visa fares. It changes every time, doesn't it seem?

[@zbodhisattva]

កម្ពុជាស្រឡាញ់វិចិត្រករដូចអ្នក។

[@theholidayplan268]

don't to you have to transfer into another bus from cambodia border to siam reap

[@ssss-ce4xb]

is there a bathroom on the bus?

[@flight714]

very cool report. They accept Thai Baht in the Cambodian border for a tourist visa fee, or just USD ?

[@kippsguitar6539]

USD, how would sure know she's new? USD only

[@LB-oz9hv]

The accept thai Baht as payment as well 1300 baht.

[@jasonworldwide]

What website are you using to look at all your travel options? Ah, must be Trip Advisor?

[@juliahaw]

Great question. For this, I think I was using Rome2rio.com I also use movetocambodia.com a LOT. They are one of the best resources out there.

[@OLE-53240]

Looking around many times, it's a bee.And very rarely, Thai flies will eat sugar.🙏💛

[@juliahaw]

haha yes... and SO many bees there were!!!

[@consciousclosets]

Hope you told tuk tuk “I am from Siem reap!” Weed shop instead of coffee first thing in morning…. Lol could have been i to something!!😂😂😂

[@consciousclosets]

And you had the donuts for later! 😂 I’m gonna take this bus ride because of this video. Hope to see you around Siem Reap 😅

[@juliahaw]

@@consciousclosets hmmm will i See you around SR? hehe Can't wait!!!

[@consciousclosets]

@@juliahaw Hopefully...I love recognising my fave KZbinrs in the flesh!

[@samedikoch3371]

🇰🇭🇺🇸❤️👍 !

[@kippsguitar6539]

Literally book a day ahead? Is that English?

[@alpeshdave5092]

Is this good to visit Angkor wat ? Good to visit Cambodia ? Thanks

[@juliahaw]

Angkor Wat is a MUST!!! Please visit. :)

[@pharinchheng7760]

How man days you stay in siem reap ? Where next journey?

[@juliahaw]

I stay in Siem Reap for years. I love it here. :)

[@syarwanfirmansyah1362]

Hello, how to get the cambodia simcard?

[@juliahaw]

Mostly any shop will carry them. Super easy! Get the Cell Card app for your phone and you can load money on there. They will help you set up. x

[@okasur1]

Every single sentence into intoned as a question. Imagine listening to that for long ..

[@Vlogged-off]

Surely it’s as cheap to fly ??

[@juliahaw]

Actually, no. Especially not with 60 pounds of items -- I brought 40 pounds of canvas. IT would be a good $200 with extra baggage costs the way Airasia works. If I just had a small bag, the prices would be somewhat similar? But then also, factor in the half hour taxi to the airport. The bus is cheaper no matter how you look at it.

[@stevenjustice105]

Nope. Not worth it. You can fly in an hour starting at 50 dollars... 100 dollars with luggage.

[@juliahaw]

Yes, but the $100 is out of some people's budget range. I think it's totally worth it.. On this bus trip I took 40 POUNDS of canvas for painting. That would have been a $200 flight! haha

[@juliahaw]

Also, thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@weerakonghirun]

Comeback for meet me on Bangkok, ;-)

[@juliahaw]

Interesting KZbin name. haha

[@weerakonghirun]

@@juliahaw Me interest too, not only youtube name. 55 :-}