We made two bus trips in Cambodia: one from Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham, and one from Kampong Cham to Siem Riap. On the whole, I would say that bus travel in Cambodia is relatively easy, somewhat comfortable, and extremely cheap.
Our first bus was late, slow, crowded, and hot. Aside from feeling stuck to the seat, however, it was not an unpleasant ride. The scenery was interesting, and the comedy show playing on the TV was not obnoxious. (See Brian's blog for a funny description of some of the obnoxious bus entertainment in Thailand!) The second bus was spacious, cool, and quick. I think it just depends on luck. I’d advise travelers to have morning departure times when possible. Nighttime bus travel isn’t safe in Cambodia.
Many of the locals can’t afford the air-conditioned buses, of course, or they might not live near a route. They might instead ride something like this:
Or this:
Watching vehicles go by on the highway was better than a movie!
Our first bus was late, slow, crowded, and hot. Aside from feeling stuck to the seat, however, it was not an unpleasant ride. The scenery was interesting, and the comedy show playing on the TV was not obnoxious. (See Brian's blog for a funny description of some of the obnoxious bus entertainment in Thailand!) The second bus was spacious, cool, and quick. I think it just depends on luck. I’d advise travelers to have morning departure times when possible. Nighttime bus travel isn’t safe in Cambodia.
Many of the locals can’t afford the air-conditioned buses, of course, or they might not live near a route. They might instead ride something like this:
Or this:Watching vehicles go by on the highway was better than a movie!
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