Can you travel from Thailand to Cambodia by train?
To travel from Thailand to Cambodia, you have to take a bus. There is no passenger train connection between these two countries. There are daily direct bus connections from Bangkok (Thailand) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) with a journey time of about 9 hours. Buy your bus ticket from 700 THB (20 EUR).
Can you get a train from Bangkok to Cambodia?
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Cambodia station. However, there are services departing from Phayathai and arriving at Phnom Penh Station via Poipet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
How do I travel between Thailand and Cambodia?
How to Cross from Thailand to Cambodia by Land
- Take a bus or train to Aranyaprathet.
- Continue to the border either on another bus or tuk-tuk.
- Take a direct bus to Siem Reap from Khao San bus station or Mo Chit bus station.
- Fill out the Thai departure card and present it to Thai immigration authorities with the passport.
How long does it take to travel from Thailand to Cambodia?
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Cambodia is 658 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Thailand to Cambodia.
Is Thai baht accepted in Cambodia?
US dollars are as commonly used as the Cambodian Riel and even Thai Baht is acceptable in many places. Most hotels and many restaurants and shops set their prices in dollars. Small transactions are usually done in Riel.
Is there a train from Bangkok to Phnom Penh?
There are 2 trains currently two trains a day running from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet, which is the first stage of the train journey from Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The frequency and quality of train services on this section of the Bangkok to Phnom Penh route is going to be upgraded when the entire line is complete.
Can foreigners drive in Cambodia?
The Cambodian driver’s license is required for foreigners wishing to drive in Cambodia. Cambodian licenses are only valid if you have a valid foreign license. If you do not have one, you will have to undergo a test. Motorcycle engines with a capacity of up to 125cc do not require a license.
What is the best currency to take to Cambodia?
The US dollar is the main currency in Cambodia but the Cambodian Riel is becoming more widely used. Prices in hotels, shops and restaurants are now usually quoted in US dollars and Riel. Change of less than $10 will generally be given in Riel at a rate of around 4000 Riels/US$1.
Is there a train from Thailand to Vietnam?
There is no train from Vietnam to Thailand. But you can travel from Vietnam also by land – you can use a bus connection via Laos or bus+train connection via Cambodia and visit these very interesting countries of Asia. But you need to know, travel by tourist bus, train (via Cambodia, Laos) takes a lot of time.
Is the Thai Cambodia border open?
A checkpoint on the border between Thailand and Cambodia reopened today in the northeastern province of Surin. A line of cars began crossing the border Friday morning, and the crossing is now open to Thais and foreigners every day from 6am-10pm.
Is the border open between Thailand and Cambodia?
Is the train line from Bangkok to the border with Cambodia functional?
The train line from Bangkok to the border with Cambodia is fully functional, although the line comes to abrupt halt at the border. As you can see in the picture above, there is currently a metal barrier on the train track at the border. Behind these metal barriers a new border train station is currently under construction.
How to get from Thailand to Cambodia?
The best way to get from Thailand to Cambodia is to bus which takes 13h and costs ฿1190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿300 – ฿1500 and takes 17h 13m. How long is the flight from Thailand to Cambodia?
How to get from Bangkok to Phnom Penh?
You can currently travel by train from Bangkok to Phnom Penh, however, it’s a slow journey and you need to take two trains: one from Bangkok to Aranayprathet near the Cambodia border; and then another from Poipet Railway Station, which just over the border, onto Phnom Penh.
How close is the Cambodia-Thailand border to Poipet railway station?
Preparations for cross border train travel are currently under way at Poipet Railway Station, which located in Cambodia 850 metres from the actual Cambodia-Thailand border.