Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car Transfer Service
This private transfer turns a simple trip into a cultural adventure with 1000-year-old temples, exotic markets, and authentic Cambodian dining while you save money and travel in supreme comfort.
The Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car replaces expensive flights with proven luxury that costs just $195 total for up to 5 people. This Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car is how smart travelers save money while visiting stunning stops like Skun Spider Market and the ancient Kampong Kdei Bridge, getting complete door-to-door service in a luxury Toyota Alphard with an English-speaking driver who delivers insider access to authentic Cambodia that flights skip entirely.
Why Choose Our Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car Service?
What Makes This Private Transfer Special? Key Details:
Duration: 5.5 to 6.5 hours (including all stops)
Distance: 314 kilometers (195 miles)
Route: National Road 6 (Cambodia’s primary north-south highway)
Vehicle: Luxury Toyota Alphard MPV
Capacity: 2 to 5 passengers plus luggage
Departure Location: Anywhere in Phnom Penh (city hotels, BKK neighborhoods, Techo Airport, private addresses)
Arrival Location: Anywhere in Siem Reap (hotels, guesthouses, Airbnb, airport)
Departure Times Available: 6:00 AM through 2:30 PM (your choice)
Language: English-speaking driver included
Stops Included: 2 sightseeing stops (spider market, lunch, ancient bridge)
Suitable For: Families, couples, solo travelers, friend groups, business travelers
Climate Control: Full air conditioning throughout vehicle
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car Transfer Service – What You Will Do
Morning departure from your Phnom Penh location. Whether it’s a city center hotel, an Airbnb in BKK1, or even Techo International Airport if you’re arriving on an early flight, your driver meets you right at the door. He introduces himself, confirms your Siem Reap drop-off destination, and handles all your luggage.
Begin the scenic drive north on National Road 6. The first 90 minutes take you out of Phnom Penh’s urban sprawl into rural Cambodia. Rice paddies stretch to the horizon. Water buffalo work the fields. Small villages appear with their wooden houses on stilts. Palm trees line both sides of the highway. You can nap, chat with your driver about Cambodian life, or just watch Southeast Asia unfold outside your window.
Stop at Skun Market about 1.5 hours into the drive. This is where things get interesting. Skun earned its “Spider Town” nickname honestly. Vendors specialize in fried tarantulas, crickets, scorpions, and other protein-rich snacks that started during food shortages in the Khmer Rouge era and became a cultural tradition. Your driver explains the history and food culture. You take photos that’ll blow up your Instagram. Maybe you try a spider leg (or not, no pressure). This 15-20 minute stop is pure Cambodia, unfiltered and unforgettable.
Continue to lunch at Prey Pros or Batheay Restaurant. This isn’t a quick stop. You get 45-60 minutes to enjoy a proper meal. Prey Pros sits on a gorgeous lake with boardwalk dining and private cabanas. Order amok (coconut curry with fish), loc lac (stir-fried beef with lime and pepper), or simple fried rice. Prices run $5-15 per person depending on what you choose. The bathrooms are clean and modern, which matters after 2+ hours of driving.
Visit Kampong Kdei Bridge after lunch. Spean Praptos (its Khmer name) is one of the longest corbeled stone-arch bridges in the world. Built in the 1100s during the Angkor Empire’s peak, this laterite masterpiece spans 85 meters with 21 arches. You spend 20-30 minutes walking across it, taking photos, and hearing fascinating details about Khmer engineering from your driver. Locals still use this bridge daily, driving motorcycles and carts across stones laid down before European cathedrals were built.
Final leg to Siem Reap takes about 90 minutes. The landscape changes as you approach temple country. You might see the distant spires of Angkor Wat as you get close. Your driver provides tips about Siem Reap if it’s your first visit there, suggests restaurants, explains the temple pass system, whatever you want to know.
Arrival at your Siem Reap destination. Hotel in the old French Quarter? Resort near Angkor Wat? Guesthouse on Pub Street? Airbnb in a quiet neighborhood? Your driver takes you exactly where you need to go, helps unload all luggage, and wishes you well.
Total time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours including all stops and depending on your lunch pace and traffic.
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car Transfer – Pick Up and Drop Off Service
PICK UP
We pick you up from ANYWHERE in Phnom Penh. Literally anywhere.
Pickup Locations:
- City Center Hotels: Raffles Le Royal, Rosewood, Palace Gate, riverside guesthouses
- BKK Neighborhoods: BKK1, BKK2, BKK3 serviced apartments and Airbnbs
- Techo International Airport: Arrivals hall for connecting travelers
- Russian Market Area: Hotels near Toul Tom Poung Market
- Riverside/Sisowath Quay: All Tonle Sap River accommodations
- Airbnb/Private Rentals: Send exact address, we find it
- Business Districts: Aeon Mall, Diamond Island, commercial areas
- Custom Locations: Friend’s house, unusual spots, no problem
Pickup Process: Driver arrives 5-10 minutes early, calls when outside, helps load luggage, confirms Siem Reap destination, and departs.
Morning Traffic Note: Departures between 7-9 AM face heavy traffic. Factor this in if you have a fixed Siem Reap arrival time.
DROP OFF
We take you to your EXACT destination in Siem Reap.
Drop-Off Locations:
- Major Hotels: Park Hyatt, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Sofitel, Shinta Mani, or budget guesthouses
- Pub Street Area: Tourist center hotels and hostels
- Old Market Area: Near Psar Chas market
- Wat Bo Village: Boutique hotels and cafes
- Near Angkor Wat: Temple area resorts
- Siem Reap Airport: Departures terminal with time to spare
- Airbnb/Private Rentals: Residential addresses, villas
- Specific Addresses: Business locations, private homes
Drop-Off Process: Driver confirms destination, navigates to entrance, unloads luggage, ensures you’re settled.
Pro Tip: Arriving before hotel check-in? Most Siem Reap hotels store luggage while you explore or eat breakfast.
About Techo International Airport
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Private Car Service – Our Guests Common Questions
How long does flying actually take?
Airlines advertise “45-minute flight” but that’s misleading.
Real Flight Timeline:
- 6:00 AM: Leave Phnom Penh hotel
- 6:45 AM: Arrive Techo Airport after fighting traffic (20km south of city)
- 6:45 AM: Arrive 2 hours before flight (required for domestic flights)
- 7:00 AM: Check-in and drop bags
- 7:30 AM: Security and wait at gate
- 8:45 AM: Board flight
- 9:00 AM: Takeoff
- 9:45 AM: Land in Siem Reap
- 10:05 AM: Baggage claim
- 10:25 AM: Find taxi
- 10:55 AM: Arrive at Siem Reap hotel
- Total time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Our Private Car Timeline:
- 6:00 AM: Driver picks you up at hotel door
- 6:00-7:30 AM: Drive (1.5 hours)
- 7:30-7:50 AM: Skun Spider Market stop (20 min)
- 7:50-9:00 AM: Drive (1 hour 10 min)
- 9:00-10:00 AM: Lunch break (1 hour)
- 10:00-10:30 AM: Drive (30 min)
- 10:30-11:00 AM: Ancient Bridge stop (30 min)
- 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Drive to Siem Reap (1.5 hours)
- 12:30 PM: Arrive at your Siem Reap hotel door
- Total time: 6.5 hours
Real difference? About 1.5 hours extra, but you got three cultural experiences and avoided all airport stress.
Is this really cheaper than flying?
Let’s calculate with real numbers.
Flight Option for 2 People:
- Phnom Penh to Siem Reap tickets: $100-150 each = $200-300
- Taxi from Phnom Penh hotel to Techo Airport: $15-25
- Taxi from Siem Reap airport to hotel: $10-15
- Total: $225-340
Our Private Car for 2 People:
- Total cost: $198
- That’s $99 per person
- You save: $27-142
Flight Option for 5 People:
- Tickets: $100-150 each = $500-750
- Airport taxis both ends: $25-40
- Total: $525-790
Our Private Car for 5 People:
- Total cost: $198
- That’s $39.60 per person
- You save: $327-592
So yes. Dramatically cheaper for groups. Even couples save money while getting three cultural stops that flying doesn’t offer.
Do you operate every day?
Yes. 365 days per year without exception.
Available:
- Every single day of the year
- Including all holidays
- Including rainy season
- Including Cambodian New Year (Khmer New Year in mid-April)
- Including Christmas and Western holidays
Peak season booking:
- November to March (dry season, most tourists)
- Book 3-7 days ahead during peak times
Low season availability:
- May to September (rainy season, fewer tourists)
- Often available same-day or next-day
Never closed: Tourism in Cambodia runs year-round and so does our service.
