NEW: Direct Bus from Phnom Penh to Nesat Village
(Giant Ibis)
Starting 5 December 2025, you can now travel directly from Phnom Penh to Nesat Village with Giant Ibis, without any transfers.
This is the easiest and most comfortable option — fast, direct, and budget-friendly at $17 per person.
🕒 Schedule (Every Friday & Sunday)
Phnom Penh → Nesat Village
🕗 Departs 8:15 AM · Arrives ~10:55 AM
Nesat Village → Phnom Penh
🕐 Departs 1:30 PM · Arrives ~4:10 PM
💺 Comfort
A/C · VIP-style · Direct route
New highway + smooth paved road into Nesat Village
🎟️ Booking
📌 Note
The more this service is used, the more it can grow and remain available long-term. 🌱
🚌 By Public Bus + Moto or Tuk Tuk
One of the most budget-friendly ways to reach Nesat Village is by taking a bus and finishing the journey with a short transfer by motorbike or tuk-tuk.
Book via Camboticket.com or the VET App.
Book any bus heading to Koh Kong.
When boarding, inform the driver you’d like to get off at:
Boeung Preav / Bus Station NESAT BEACH
📍 Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gaCJGBuELRfvh8jV7
🛵 From the Bus Stop to Nesat Village
Motorbike taxi: ~30 min · ~$5 USD
Tuk-tuk: ~$10 (arrange via guesthouse; notify 1 hour in advance)
🚐 By Shared Minivan / Shared Taxi (Direct to Village)
A cheaper and more direct option that brings you straight into Nesat Village — no transfers.
📍 Departure: Near Depot Market
Google Maps point:
https://maps.google.com/?cid=11707432261629136108&entry=gps
☎️ Booking numbers (Khmer speaking only):
+855 96 746 1949
+855 71 746 1946
(Your guesthouse can call for you.)
Ask for the shared taxi to Chrouy Svay / Phum Barang.
🕐 Departure Time
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (leaves when full)
💰 Price
$12.50 — back seat
$17.50 — front seat (more legroom)
🛈 Notes
Shared minivans generally take National Road 4 and may stop frequently for passengers or goods.
🔄 Return Trip
Shared taxis leave Nesat Village between 7–8 AM.
Ask your guesthouse to book a seat the day before.
🚗 By Own Vehicle (Car or Motorbike)
Traveling by your own vehicle is straightforward, but Google Maps can be misleading in the final stretch.
🗺️ Recommended Route From Phnom Penh
(Motorbikes over 500cc may use the expressway.)
Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway
Exit Tollgate No. 5 – Kampong Seila
Continue onto National Road 4
Turn right onto National Road 48
Turn left toward Srae Ambel
Turn left again toward Nesat Beach Tourism Site
Follow ~14 km
Turn left toward Nesat Village
🚖 By Private Taxi or Minivan
The fastest and most comfortable option — perfect for families, groups, or travelers on a tight schedule.
Drivers usually take the expressway.
Tolls are included.
💰 Estimated Price
Phnom Penh → Nesat Village: ~$70 one way
Ask your guesthouse or a travel agent to book for you.
🛻 Recommended Provider
Sao Yin Transport — reliable and commonly used.
🚗 Carsharing
A great budget option for sharing costs or meeting other travelers.
Join the public Facebook group:
👉 Nesat Taxi Share
A community-run way to find or offer rides between Phnom Penh and Nesat Village.
🛺 Self-Drive Tuk Tuk (Rental)
A fun and adventurous way to reach Nesat Village.
Rent a self-drive tuk-tuk through:
👉 TukTukRental.com
Available pick-up locations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Kampot, Sihanoukville.
Includes:
Full support
Route advice
Driving lessons for first-timers
A unique way to explore Cambodia’s countryside (see blog post) while supporting a social enterprise that works with local tuk-tuk drivers.
