Special Event Bus – Phnom Penh → Nesat Village

Friday 6 February

For the Nesat Market & More – Live Music Weekend (6–8 Feb) (info about the event: link), we are running a special direct bus service from Phnom Penh to Nesat Village.

🚌 Bus Details

  • Date: Friday, 6 February

  • Departure time: 4:00 PM

  • Departure point: Phnom Penh (exact pickup point shared upon booking)

  • Capacity: 45-seater bus

  • Return: Sunday afternoon, 8 February, (2:00 PM)

🎟 Ticket Prices

  • One way: $16

  • Return: $30

📩 How to Book

Advance booking is required.

To reserve your seat:

  • Send a message via Telegram or WhatsApp: +855 93 217 370

  • Please include:

    • Your name

    • One-way or return ticket

    • Number of seats

✨ This is the easiest and most relaxed way to reach Nesat Village for the February event weekend.

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🚌 Daily Bus Connections To & From Nesat Village

  • Phnom Penh
  • Koh Kong City
  • Koh Sdach (Dara Sakor) Port
  • Sihanoukville
  • Koh Rong & Koh Rong Sanloem (via speedboat connection from Sihanoukville)

Enjoy a smooth, scenic, and comfortable ride straight into the heart of the village — or onward to your next destination.

🎟 How to Book Your Ticket

You can book VET Express tickets in several easy ways:

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Alternative Public Bus options: 🚌 By Public Bus + Moto or Tuk Tuk

In case you missed your bus to Nesat Village, there are alternative option.

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)

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🚐 By Shared Minivan / Shared Taxi (Direct to Village)

📍 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.

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🚗 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

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🚖 By Private Taxi or Minivan

The fastest and most comfortable option — perfect for families, groups, or travellers on a tight schedule.

Drivers usually take the expressway.
Tolls are included.

💰 Estimated Price

  • Phnom Penh → Nesat Village: ~$75 one way

Ask your guesthouse or a travel agent to book for you.

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🚗 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.

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🛺 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.