🚌 Getting to Nesat Village From Siem Reap

Travelling from Siem Reap to Nesat Village involves first making your way to Phnom Penh, as all onward connections to Nesat Village start from there. Once in Phnom Penh, you can continue your journey using the same transport options available from the capital.

🚌 Main Bus Route: Siem Reap → Phnom Penh → Nesat Village

The easiest way to travel is by using VET Express, which operates daily services on both legs of the journey.

Step 1: Siem Reap → Phnom Penh

• Travel time: ~6–7 hours
• Multiple daily departures
• Tickets available via the VET Express app or website

Step 2: Phnom Penh → Nesat Village

From Phnom Penh, board a VET Express bus directly to Nesat Village, arriving straight in the village with no local transfers required.

🎟 How to Book Your Ticket

You can book VET Express tickets in several easy ways:

Via the App
👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vireak_bunthan.udaya.com.vet_logistic

Via the Website
👉 https://vireakbuntham.com/

Via a Local VET Ticket Agent in Nesat Village
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💡 If booking in two legs (Siem Reap → Phnom Penh → Nesat Village), VET counter staff can usually help align departure times.

🚌 Alternative Budget Option: Public Bus + Moto or Tuk-Tuk

If your connection timing does not line up, you can still reach Nesat Village using a public bus plus a short local transfer.

• Take a bus from Siem Reap → Phnom Penh
• In Phnom Penh, board any bus heading toward Koh Kong
• Ask to be dropped at:

Boeung Preav / Bus Station NESAT BEACH
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/gaCJGBuELRfvh8jV7

From the bus stop to Nesat Village:

• Motorbike taxi: ~30 minutes · ~$5
• Tuk-tuk: ~$10 (ideal for groups, arrange via your guesthouse)

🚐 By Shared Minivan / Shared Taxi (From Phnom Penh)

Shared taxis and minivans also travel directly to Nesat Village.

• Departure area: near Depot Market, Phnom Penh
• Departure time: 12:00–1:00 PM (leaves when full)
• Price: $12.50 (back seat) / $17.50 (front seat)

Your guesthouse can help arrange the booking.

🚗 By Own Vehicle (Car or Motorbike)

Drive Siem Reap → Phnom Penh, then follow the Phnom Penh → Nesat Village route.

(Motorbikes over 500cc may use the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway.)

🚖 By Private Taxi or Minivan

The fastest and most comfortable option for families or groups.

Estimated one-way price:
• Siem Reap → Nesat Village (via Phnom Penh, tolls included): ~$120–130

Ask your guesthouse or travel agent to book in advance.

🚗 Carsharing

Join the Facebook group:
👉 Nesat Taxi Share

A community-driven way to find or offer rides, usually via Phnom Penh.

🛺 Self-Drive Tuk-Tuk (Rental)

For adventurous travellers, a self-drive tuk-tuk is a unique way to reach Nesat Village.

Rent through TukTukRental.com

Pick-up available in Siem Reap, as well as Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, and Sihanoukville.

Includes:
• Full support
• Route advice
• Driving lessons for first-timers