Siem Reap - Phnom Penh bus $10! Bargain $35 Phnom Penh hotel! Travel Cambodia 2025

[@ForRiel]

Thank you for watching! We took the Vireak Buntham Airbus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh because our preferred bus was booked out. Luckily we were able to secure our favourite seats on our favourite bus on the way back to Siem Reap. The hotel was fantastic and we will definitely stay there again. Bus 1: Vireak Buntham $16 (includes snack and lunch) Hotel: Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel (between $30 and $40) Bus 2: Mey Hong Transport $10

[@mhouse1572]

Great trip… happy healthy For Riel…

[@ForRiel]

Glad you liked it! 😊 Thanks for watching.

[@hugh1951Thomson]

Great blog, Thanks you guys ❤

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching!

[@bilw1960]

Thx for the hotel review. Looks good.

[@ForRiel]

It's a solid choice - we'll be back.

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Awesome thank… don’t expect anything less🎉

[@ForRiel]

You're very kind. Thank you!

[@wneighbor2523]

Too tall for bus 🚌 bummer for Jeremy… thanks for sharing

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, it's not great for tall people, but it's good that there are other options!

[@Suegirdler55]

Thank you Claire and Jeremy. Wonderful information. Great tips about seat choice... thanks again ❤

[@ForRiel]

Cheers, Sue! Hope you're going well :)

[@Suegirdler55]

@ForRiel hey Claire. Thanks. Still getting things in place but making good progress. Your videos are GOLD, so very helpful :)

[@michaelirish1445]

I recommend The Giant Ibis sleeper bus, its like being on a first class night flight, if your 6' or over, book two tickets for one double and you can stretch out if you sleep diagonally across the bed. But if you suffer from claustrophobia book a bed directly across from the bus front door as the aisle is very tight and dark. Staff are very good, honest, a ticket officer at the Siem Reap office unknowingly overy charged me $10 and he went all the way to the station to give it back. Thank you Clair and Jeremy, your work is really tremendous.

[@ForRiel]

That's really lovely to hear. I honestly think most locals are not out to rip people off, and it's great that there are stories out there to support this - thanks for sharing! We've not taken the night bus as we prefer to travel during the day. Have a great day!

[@michaelirish1445]

@@ForRiel yes they are a very classly dignified people. I left my Iphone at Sambo Restaurant, they looked after me, that would be a great deal of money to them on the market.

[@tukicat1399]

My daughter and I took an overnight from PP to SR, NOT knowing it was a sleeper bus, was a really cool way to travel.. we loved it. Comfy, quiet, cost us 12US..

[@ForRiel]

That's a good deal! We prefer to travel during the day, but I can see why some people prefer to go at night, particularly if only in Cambodia for a short amount of time.

[@philipc239]

Thanks for sharing! That's a lovely hotel with a beautiful view ❤ and the bus ride seems luxurious, clean and comfy seats... $10 including snacks drink and a meal that is a super good deal imo 😊👍👍

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much for watching! The first bus was $16.50 and the second was $10. Both very good value for the service, though.

[@timparkin9805]

Another great informative video

[@ms1362]

Just did Mey Hong a couple weeks ago. Was a little nervous about the $10 but everything was great, even went out of their way to drop me off in Ph’av at the central market about 40 minutes north of PP. Nothing fancy but like yourselves, they get good reviews and are perfectly acceptable!

[@ForRiel]

We’re glad to hear you had a good experience on Mey Hong. We really rate their service and the comfort of the bus.

[@ms1362]

⁠@@ForRielI forgot to mention a quick tip (from one of their employees no less), external transportation booking sites are sometimes cheaper than Mey Hong’s website, especially during peak travel times. That’s how I got the $10!

[@paulnugent1733]

G'day Claire & Jeremy! Thanks for the video. 🙂

[@ForRiel]

Cheers, Paul! Thanks for watching.

[@antruok4950]

Greetings 👋 - the first bus had great modcons - but Jeremy’s leg room was quite sad 😔- luv the look of the Ohana ✔️ - return bus had great leg room - Appreciate the video 👌👍😎🙏

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching 🙂. Yes the second bus is so much better. The first bus would have been fine if we had booked seats on the non-toilet side! 🤔💡🙏

[@markkimmerling4251]

Excellent!

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danwilliams8695]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@travelaroundlife]

Thanks for the information. I love Cambodia so much.

[@warrenwilliams7456]

I just spent my first week in SR and will be going to PP once in a while so this info is great! The bus info is good to know as I am a big guy and not so young anymore, so legroom is a big deal. As always, thanks for sharing!

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching! We love the Mey Hong bus - it's always our fist choice, we just need to remember to book it sooner in future!

[@schow2020]

I am glad you all have fun.

[@ForRiel]

We had a great time - thanks for watching!

[@RPalma2973]

It's been a while Jeremy & Claire they have good bus concept over there till next time take guys

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏🎉

[@moonlightmistandmemories9623]

Hi Jeremy & Claire 😊, hope all is going well with you , what a nice hotel stay in Phnom Penh , and when your bus stops at 7-11 while returning home , it's a win win , that was a fun trip ! 🙏

[@ForRiel]

Brain we have missed you 💕😀 When are you coming back?

[@OoflandRepublic]

Come to our new country Oofland🫡

[@ForRiel]

I have zero idea, but thanks for being here!

[@PierceTravels]

I've had decent and poor experiences with VET. I also just got back to PP from SR yesterday using Mey Hong.

[@ForRiel]

Yep, we rate Mey Hong. Great service and so comfortable!

[@robertkwechen373]

No trains??

[@ForRiel]

You can go from Battambang to Phnom Penh by train but not Siem Reap as there's no trainline on our side of the Tonle Sap.

[@robertkwechen373]

@@ForRiel didn’t know that. Thanks.

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Thank You Jeremy & Clair🙂💙👍from Canada👍

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Ohana is a cracker - our go to for staying in PP! Great location and very reasonably priced! Shafted with that initial seat selection!! Second bus way better! Either way busses are better than flying between the two cities 😁😁😁

[@ForRiel]

Absolutely! We were really impressed with the Ohana - would be nice to get one of the fancy balcony rooms next time. We LOVE the Mey Hong bus, particularly those individual seats, and being able to walk 100 metres to the 7-11 at the lunch stop is great too.

[@xtremerob1]

I stayed at the ohana almost 6 years ago 👌 and I've travelled to PP several times, driving myself,minivan, day bus and night bus. Day bus is probably best🤔

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, we were impressed with the Ohana and will stay again. We like big busses rather than the minivans, and definitely during the day! Thanks for watching.

[@MarkGillard-g1x]

Looks fabulous. I normally go Cambolink van so that I can sit at the front and pretend I’m the driver 😂. Great stops though. The middle of nowhere but you get fabulous food. J did your bathrobe fit ? Mine never does 😂😂😂

[@ForRiel]

Haha I don't think he even tried it. We find the drivers of those vans can be a bit crazy, that's why we go with these bigger busses. Thanks for watching!

[@lomor2n]

Wow very good price, have a nice day ^_^

[@ForRiel]

Yep, super affordable! 😸

[@Charlie-phlezk]

Good morning from Siem Reap!

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for getting up early 😊

[@hugh1951Thomson]

I took a local bus from pp to sr once shared with chickens and sacks of rice haha Interesting experience but i think your option is preferable 😅

[@ForRiel]

Yeah we were on one like that in the middle of some mountains in China once. Crazy experience!

[@Rude_Potato]

While backpacking in Nicaragua I often used the “Chicken Bus”. Some even had a chicken painted on them in a lighthearted homage to the label.

[@dave5810]

Thanks for the info...we are going to Phnom Penh And Siem Reap in October and will have to check out the Ohana. We are looking at a day river cruise to get to siem Reap...does anyone here have any experience with this...Thanks again...keep up the great content....

[@ForRiel]

Definitely a solid hotel, particularly for that part of town. Not sure about river cruise from PP to SR, it might depend on the water levels of the Tonle Sap. You can take a boat from Siem Reap to Battambang in the wet season and I have heard that's a nice journey as well. Thanks for watching!

[@ms1362]

@@ForRiel Water is too low for any river cruises for the time being.

[@PeterC245]

Clare , Jeremy, Question with out notice, With all your rental experience in Cambodia, have you ever had issues getting your Deposit back, Peter,

[@ForRiel]

In the instances where we've broken the lease, we have expected to lose the deposit and factored it into our decision. We left one apartment because of noise, and in that case, the landlord gave us half back, which was unexpected. When we have stayed the full duration of the lease, we have never had an issue with the deposit being returned. People talk about not getting their deposit back and I think in many cases it says more about the tenant (and how they left the property) than the landlord.

[@PeterC245]

Thanks Clare , appreciate the feedback Peter,

[@kimpoindexter1481]

The one time we made the trip, we flew. On another issue, I see Jeremy is a big guy, not a criticism, it is what it is. Is there a place in siem reap to get clothes for big people? My wife and I are still planning on residing in SR, but don’t want to bring 5 suitcases of clothes with us. Cheers Kim

[@ForRiel]

Yes, Jeremy has long legs and struggles to find anywhere to put them. That's one of the many reasons we don't use minivans. We have very few clothes and just wear the same ones constantly. We came with a suitcase each and that was adequate for our needs. It's hard to find larger size clothing but there are a few stores in PP, and there's also Decathlon, but you have to be lucky there as the big sizes sell out really quickly.

[@kimpoindexter1481]

@@ForRiel thanks

[@sydluthor]

I travelled with Mbus return from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It was great, comfortable, plenty of space to relax, and it arrived on time. I would definitely travel with them again, when I'm back in the Kingdom, this July- September. Thanks for sharing, great video as always 🛵🛻🛴

[@AndreAndre-ud6dj]

Great video Clair, When is the best time to go visite Siem Reap for two months on vacation ? and is it possible to rent apartment for two months ? Thyanks. André

[@ForRiel]

The best weather is December / January but that's also the high season. I'd stay in a hotel if I was only here for two months - much easier than setting up an apartment for such a short time.

[@AndreAndre-ud6dj]

@ Thanks, but hotel will be way more expensive don't Day ? or rent a house is that easer ?

[@jorgenrh7598]

❤❤❤😊😊😮🚍

[@ForRiel]

🙏🎉🥖🥪😻🐍💺💺💺

[@Circuit7Active]

Vietnam seems a lot more affordable

[@ForRiel]

I can't comment on that given it's so long since we have visited. I will say, though, our choice to live in Siem Reap is not all about the money - there are other factors at play as well.

[@davidbee7394]

Hey Hey, great Vlog as always. Question, I am booking VET Air Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap end for end of this month and wondering if seat 1B is ok... it basically on the toilet side where Jeremy had no leg room but 1B is directly being the driver.... The opposite side is already taken. You reckon the leg room behind the driver is ok? Would you say window or isle if so? EDIT: Also looking at Mey Hong and seat is available. I was concerned that there are no toilets on board but your vlog is saying Kampong Thom (the first stop) is half way so I guess if needed to go it's only 3 hours between which is no issues. I am guessing a tuk tuk or grab is only a 5 minute trip from street 136 PP to Mey Hong transport.

[@ForRiel]

I think that whole side is the same. I wouldn't book that bus unless I could get the side opposite the toilet. Mey Hong is great. They do a toilet stop in the first hour, then Kampong Thom, so it's not very long to wait. I'd allow a bit longer for the trip to Mey Hong HQ as traffic can be bad in PP.

[@jeffrietdyk3773]

We always used to use Giant Ibis between SR and PP. The worst part was the lunch stop restaurant. Called the Fly Trap. Over priced cold meals that 3 out of 3 times was not what we ordered. Inexperienced staff. All new hires being constantly trained. And hundreds of flies nonstop. Tried VET and was pleasantly surprised. More modern comfy seats, enroute lunch of your choice served on board saves 45 minutes travel time. And much cheaper than GI as well 👍

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately we have had 2 very uncomfortable trips on the VET air bus and prefer the cheaper Mey Hong bus. The worst thing was the lunch stop but with the 7/11 just around the corner it's been a real game changer.

[@makulu.online]

In vietnam the hotels that have buffet breakfast, people that dont stay in the hotel can also join the buffet for a set price ( around 6usd ). Is it the same there in Cambodia ? Or do you have to be a hotel guest to join the breakfast buffets ?

[@ForRiel]

Anything is possible in Cambodia 🥰

[@makulu.online]

@@ForRiel Are there any hotels in Siem Riep that offer buffet breakfasts ? maybe a good topic to do a video on. Here in Vietnam its quite popular for Backpackers and Tourists to do the Breakfast buffets in the mornings. I'm sure it would make a fascinating topic to know if the same is available in Siem Riep, Perhaps Kampot as well, those seem to be the 2 destinations that are popular these days.

[@ForRiel]

Many of the bigger hotels have good buffet breakfasts, smaller ones usually have a set menu. Kampot hasn't many large hotels so it would be mainly off the menu. Due to price so you may have to pay extra, but there are some amazing cafes in Kampot so food with a view is never a problem.

[@Sibl3o]

Was the price for both busses the same?

[@ForRiel]

VET $16 Mey Hong $10 It's in our pinned comment.

[@Willsontime]

Thanks. Is there a bus company with fewer less cramped seats such as a 24 seater? Ohama looks good- were there any problems with aircon?

[@vgshwk]

The hotel sounds good I assume it had an elevator you can’t always count on a hotel having an elevator in se Asia.

[@rss608]

I'll never go to vietnam, too many of my friends died there and other left body parts there. sorry, just not interested...

[@ForRiel]

I'm sorry to hear that. This video has nothing to do with Vietnam, though.