Phnom Pehn to Siem Reap with Mekong Express

Bus ride from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reap takes around 6 hours. I chose Mekong Express Bus company as when i did some research through google, its the company that was mentioned to have good reputation. First thing i did after my flight touched down in Phnom Pehn International Airport was to ask tuk-tuk driver to send me to Mekong Express Bus office in town. Tuk-tuk cost me 7 USD and stopped right in front of Mekong Express office. From there i get the ticket of Phnom Pehn to Siem Reap on the same day afternoon 1245pm, the price was USD 13 per way. I waited in their office till the time of departure. Had nice food there.

Mekong Express Limousine Bus, From Phnom Pehn to Siem Reap

1245pm sharp, the bus departed. There was a hostess in the bus, greeted us in 3 languages, Khmer, Thai and English. Explained to us where were we and how far are we in all three languages. She was there through out the journey.  She served us with cold face towel, bottle of icy cold mineral water as well as a box of pastry at the beginning of the journey. The bus ride was smooth, only there was certain part of the road which the condition was bad due to rainy season. Nice view from the bus as I got to see lots of interesting scene. Beautiful paddy fields at our sides as we traveled. Sky was painted and decorated with beautiful clouds, with the magic touch of sun lights, it reflected breathtaking colours.

The view, on the way from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reap-Mekong Express Bus

The bus had a quick stop at Kampong Thom. I got some bites there. The restaurant was opposite the Kampong Thom Market. Clean and good services. We reached after 6 hours of bus ride. I named this bus ride journey with a very funny but true name, which is 3 horns per minute. The bus driver basically have to horn an average of 3 times every minute. However, it was one of the smoothest ride i had with bus especially in such road condition. I was amazed and really impressed by their service. The bus, although it was not brand new, but it did not make the funny squeaky sound like all the bus i took in Malaysia. That is one of the plus point and bravo to them as they advertised that they only use buses from Japan.

Though the scenery were great, but after a long day of travel, my eye lids turned into kissing affairs after hours of ride. The ride was so comfortable till I able to catch some winks.

After approximately 6 hours of bus ride, we reached Siem Reap. We took tuk tuk from the bus station to our hotel, Angkor Pearl Hotel, located at Taphul Village. Have to mention their very nice service. Cold tower and refreshing fruit juice was served upon arrival of our check-in. A welcoming letter with my name was placed on the writing desk of our room with a stick of fresh jasmine flower. Made us feel that we were prestige guests.

Twin Room in Angkor Pearl Hotel, Siem Reap

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While waiting for 1245pm bus to Siem Reap in Mekong Express Phnom Pehn office, I had to fix my growling stomach problem. Had Vietnam made bowl rice noodle in the office. It tasted nice and it was indeed a wonderful experience for me and a memorable one. My first meal in Phnom Pehn.

Vietname made instant rice noodle at Mekong Express Office