My Journey from Siem Reap to Bangkok by bus, Land-Border Crossing

Last month, in February 2025, my wife and I had the chance to visit Cambodia. We spent five amazing days exploring the beauty of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, visiting Angkor Wat, and soaking in the culture. After our stay, we needed to travel from Siem Reap to Bangkok, Thailand. We decided to go by bus, and after searching online, I booked tickets through the 12Go app. The ticket cost was $37 per person, and we traveled with Travel Mart Bangkok Transport.

Starting the Journey – Siem Reap to Bangkok

Our journey started early in the morning. The bus departure was scheduled for 8:00 AM, so we arrived at the pickup point a little earlier. The bus was comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. The seats were decent, and there was enough legroom for a long journey.

The road from Siem Reap to the Poipet border was smooth, and the scenery along the way was beautiful, with green fields and small Cambodian villages passing by.

Border Crossing at Poipet-Aranyaprathet

After a few hours, we reached the Poipet border crossing between Cambodia and Thailand. The process was straightforward but took some time (1 hour). We had to get off the bus, go through Cambodian immigration to get our exit stamp, and then walk to the Thai immigration checkpoint. Since we had all our documents ready, it wasn’t too difficult, but there was a bit of waiting time.

Once we cleared Thai immigration at Aranyaprathet, we reboarded the same bus and continued our journey. Shortly after crossing the border, the staff provided free food, which was a nice touch after the long immigration process. It wasn’t a full meal but was enough to keep us satisfied until we reached Bangkok.

Reaching Bangkok

After crossing into Thailand, the journey felt faster. The roads were in great condition, and we made good time. The bus made a few stops along the way, allowing us to stretch and grab some snacks. The staff was friendly and made sure everything went smoothly for all passengers.

We finally reached Bangkok around 5:00 PM. The drop-off point was convenient, and from there, we easily found transport to our hotel.

Final Thoughts

Overall, our experience with Travel Mart Bangkok Transport was positive. The bus was comfortable, the staff was helpful, and the free food was a nice bonus. The border crossing took some time, but that’s expected when traveling between two countries. If you’re looking for an affordable and convenient way to travel from Siem Reap to Bangkok, I’d definitely recommend this option.