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What makes this HCMC to Phnom Penh direct bus service worth booking:
1. Four Daily Departures – Morning person? Catch the 8:00 AM or 9:45 AM bus. Sleep in and leave after lunch at 1:15 PM or 3:15 PM. You pick what fits your schedule.
2. Visa Service at the Border – The Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh border crossing bus staff collect your passport and handle the Cambodia visa-on-arrival paperwork for about $5 extra. You get your exit stamp from Vietnam, then relax while they do the rest.
3. Real Comfort for 6.5 Hours – Every Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh operators seat has a seatbelt, electrical outlet, and more legroom than standard buses. Free WiFi runs at 2-4 Mb speeds—not lightning fast, but good enough to message home or check your email.
4. Snacks and Water Included – You get a Blue Pumpkin pastry (local favorite), bottled water, and cold towels. The Vietnam buses even have free coffee. Not a full meal, but enough so you’re not starving.
5. Safe and Insured – GPS tracking monitors every bus. Passenger liability insurance through Infinity Insurance covers you. Drivers follow strict safety protocols.
6. Environmental and Social Responsibility – Uses cleaner diesel fuel from Total Cambodge. A portion of every ticket supports BirdLife International’s Giant Ibis conservation efforts (Cambodia’s national bird).
Need to get from Vietnam to Cambodia fast? The Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh Bus runs four times daily with VIP seating, free WiFi, and snacks included. Travel Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by Bus covers 280 kilometers in just 6.5 hours, and the staff handles your visa paperwork at the border so you don’t have to.
Choose from morning departures at 8:00 AM or 9:45 AM, or afternoon rides at 1:15 PM and 3:15 PM. Every seat comes with a seatbelt, extra legroom, and charging outlets—all for under $35.
Here’s exactly how your Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh bus route works:
1. Board Your Bus in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Show up 15 minutes before departure. Staff check your booking and assign your seat. Store your big bag underneath; keep valuables with you.
2. Settle In for the First Leg
Plug in your phone. Connect to WiFi. Grab your snack pack. Watch the city fade into countryside through oversized windows. The ride’s smooth—these aren’t old clunkers.
3. Arrive at the Vietnam Border (Moc Bai)
Everyone gets off the bus. Take your passport and walk to the Vietnamese immigration counter for your exit stamp. This part you do yourself—takes about 10-15 minutes depending on the line.
4. Let Staff Handle Your Cambodia Visa
Back on the bus, staff collect passports to process Cambodia visas-on-arrival. You paid the $5 fee when booking (or pay on the bus). They handle the forms and fees at the Cambodia immigration office while you wait on the bus or stretch nearby.
5. Enter Cambodia with Your New Visa
Staff return your passport with your fresh Cambodia visa stamp. You’re good to go. Reboard and continue toward Phnom Penh.
6. Final Stretch to Phnom Penh
About 2-3 more hours of driving through Cambodian countryside. Rice paddies, small villages, roadside markets. It’s actually pretty interesting if you stay awake.
7. Arrive in Central Phnom Penh
The bus drops you near the riverside area. Grab your bag and you’re done.
8:00 AM – Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Leave from the pickup point in District 1. Get comfortable for the 2.5-hour drive to the border.
10:30 AM – Arrive at Moc Bai Border
Exit Vietnam immigration (15-20 minutes). Staff process your Cambodia visa while you wait.
11:15 AM – Cross into Cambodia
Receive your passport back with visa stamp. Continue the trip.
2:30 PM – Arrive in Phnom Penh
Total Ho Chi Minh Phnom Penh bus duration: 6 hours 30 minutes. You still have half the day left.
9:45 AM – Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Same route, just a little later if you need extra morning time.
12:15 PM – Border Crossing
Same process—Vietnam exit stamp, Cambodia visa handled by staff.
4:15 PM – Arrive in Phnom Penh
Perfect if you want to check into your hotel and head out for dinner.
1:15 PM – Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Good for people who need the morning in Saigon. Maybe you’re checking out of your hotel late or have morning plans.
3:45 PM – Border Stop
Less crowded than morning border crossings sometimes. Still takes about 45 minutes total.
7:45 PM – Arrive in Phnom Penh
Evening arrival. Grab dinner near your hotel and call it a night.
3:15 PM – Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Latest departure. For those who really want to maximize their time in HCMC.
5:45 PM – Border Processing
Border offices can be less busy in late afternoon.
9:45 PM – Arrive in Phnom Penh
You’ll arrive after dark. Make sure your hotel knows you’re coming late.
Giant Ibis Terminal, Address: 303 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam. Arrive 30 minutes early if not using pickup service | See the maps link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dpNFm1TMyquSdxsPA
Giant Ibis Transport Phnom Penh, Mohasat Treiyani Kossamak Street 106, Phnom Penh | See the maps link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qQbxCSg95d3NzDDE8
Need a visa for Cambodia? No problem! Our Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by Bus service makes it easy.
Visa Costs:
Important Visa Tips:
Pack these items for your Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh journey by Bus:
Valid Passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date into Cambodia. Staff will collect it at the border.
Cash for Cambodia Visa
Approximately $30-$36 USD for visa-on-arrival. Bring exact cash—border officials prefer USD.
Extra Cash for Visa Processing Fee
$5 for staff assistance (if not included in your ticket price).
Phone Charger
Outlets at every seat, so bring your charging cable.
Headphones
WiFi works for streaming (slowly), but download shows beforehand if you want smooth playback.
Hand Sanitizer and Tissues
Border facilities have bathrooms, but they’re… basic. Bring your own supplies.
Extra Snacks
You get a pastry and water, but 6.5 hours is a long time. Pack some extra food if you get hungry easily.
Light Jacket or Sweater
AC can be strong. Better to have it and not need it.
Four daily departures. VIP comfort. Border help included. And you’re in Phnom Penh before you know it.
Whether you’re heading to Cambodia for the temples, the food, the history, or just because it’s the next stop on your Southeast Asia trip—the Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh Bus gets you there without the hassle or the high cost of flying.
The Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh Bus offers four daily departures with VIP seating, free WiFi, complimentary snacks, and border visa assistance. This HCMC to Phnom Penh direct bus service covers 280 kilometers in 6.5 hours, stopping at the Vietnam-Cambodia border where staff handle your visa-on-arrival paperwork. Choose from morning buses at 8:00 AM or 9:45 AM, or afternoon departures at 1:15 PM or 3:15 PM.
Every seat includes a seatbelt, electrical outlet, and extra legroom. Tickets start under $35 and include passenger insurance, GPS tracking, and support for Giant Ibis conservation efforts. Book your Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh by Bus trip today on journeycambodia.com for safe, comfortable Vietnam Cambodia overland bus travel.
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Want to cross from Vietnam to Cambodia without the airport chaos? The Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh Bus runs four times daily with VIP seats, free WiFi, and staff who handle your visa paperwork at the border. For under $35, you’re in Phnom Penh in 6.5 hours—and you get to see the countryside instead of just clouds.
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