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.
By Public Bus + Moto or Tuk Tuk
From Siem Reap, take a bus to Phnom Penh (6–7 hours). Tickets can be booked online at www.camboticket.com or through the VET app.
In Phnom Penh, transfer to a bus heading to Koh Kong. When boarding, tell the driver you’d like to get off at Boeung Preav/Bus Station NESAT BEACH. You can show them this pin: Google Maps Link.
🛵 From the Bus Stop to Nesat Village
Once you’ve arrived at the bus station, local motorbike taxis are available to take you to Nesat Village. Rides take about 30 minutes and cost approximately $5 USD.
If you’re travelling in a group, tuk-tuks can be arranged in advance through your guesthouse (around $10 USD).
By Shared Minivan / Taxi from Phnom Penh
Once in Phnom Penh, you can also choose a shared minivan/taxi that goes directly to Nesat Village — no additional transfers needed.
One taxi leaves daily from a location near Depot Market in Phnom Penh.
To secure a seat, contact +855 96 746 1949 / +855 71 746 1946 (Khmer speaking only). Your hotel or guesthouse can assist with the call.
Departure point: Google Maps Link.
Ask for the shared taxi to Chrouy Svay / Phum Barang.
🕐 Departure: between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm (depending on when it fills).
💰 Price: $12.50 (backseat) / $17.50 (front seat, more space).
Return trips leave Nesat Village between 7–8 am. Ask your guesthouse to help you book the day before.
By Own Vehicle
If you’re driving from Siem Reap, take the road to Phnom Penh first, then follow the Phnom Penh → Nesat Village route.
🚗 From Phnom Penh to Nesat Village
For motorbikes over 500cc, you may use the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway.
Take Exit: Tollgate No. 5 – Kampong Seila – PPSHV Expressway
Continue onto National Road 4
Turn right onto National Road 48
Turn left at the junction to Srae Ambel
Continue toward Nesat Beach Tourism Site
Follow this road for ~14 km
Turn left toward Nesat Village
By Private Taxi or Minivan
For the fastest and most comfortable option, book a private transfer from Siem Reap to Nesat Village (via Phnom Penh and the expressway).
💰 Estimated one-way price: $120–$130 (Siem Reap → Nesat Village, via Phnom Penh, including tolls).
👉 Recommended provider: Sao Yin Transport offers reliable private transfers.
By Car Sharing
Another way to reduce costs is car sharing. Once you arrive in Phnom Penh, join the community-driven group Nesat Taxi Share to find or offer seats to Nesat Village.
By Tuk Tuk (Self-Drive Rental)
For something unique, rent a self-drive tuk-tuk from TukTukRental.com.
Pick-up available in Siem Reap (as well as Phnom Penh, Kampot, Battambang, and Sihanoukville).
Rentals include support, route advice, and lessons for new drivers.
This is a fun and flexible way to explore Cambodia, and it also supports local tuk-tuk drivers through the TukTukRental social enterprise.
