Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. SIMA Express offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.
What are the Main Stations of SIMA Express?
SIMA Express operates buses to and from the following stations:
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Office
Sihanoukville
E Booking Siem Reap Office
What are the Most Popular Routes of SIMA Express?
The most popular destinations of SIMA Express are:
What are the Bus Classes & Prices of SIMA Express?
The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!
Pros & Cons of Bus Travel
Pros of Bus Travel
Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train
Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel
Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about
At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.
Cons of Bus Travel
Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.
During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.
While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.
We ended up not leaving Phnom Penh until around 11:30/12pm instead of 10:30am because they were collecting people from around the city. We then arrived at the Ferry terminal to be told that our boat was at 3pm, which was running late. We ended up arriving 2 hours late. The vehicles aircon wasn’t amazing but the drive okay overall
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jun 16, 2024
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Rhiannon R
Good beds and on time. The let down was that the aircon wasn’t great, so it was very hot at points
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, May 12, 2024
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Matthew W
Great drivers who were very helpful
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Apr 11, 2024
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Jason B
Great service! On time got me where I wanted to go . I especially like the 12go departure and arrival maps it eliminates and confusion .
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Feb 4, 2024
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Rafal B
All seemed fine at the start but then ended up arriving in Samloem 2hrs later than stated, waited over 1h for the ferry while other firms boats were leaving. At the pier there was no sign of the firm everyone seemed so disoriented and had to ask around, the ferry also went to 2 Koh Rong piers first then stopped at Samloem(the ferry journey in total was over 1.5h). You may want to look for separate bus and boat rather than pay 45$ for smooth transfer and arrival in Samloem which you wont get (also this price inc return ticket so you bear that in mind when coming back)
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jan 18, 2024
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Chiara R
The trip from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was ok. Only one stop (10-15 minutes).
The trip takes about 3.30 hours, a little bit longer than expected.
The bus was comfortable and the road is in good condition.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jan 9, 2024
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Merlijn K
Well arranged. Quick ride, though quite a long wait for the boat. Arrival time on the island was communicated as 3pm, but that was the boat departure time.
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jan 4, 2024
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Lucas S
The driver was top notch and the various people in the company were all great, but the passengers with us were disrespectful. Twice too much luggage and they shamelessly farted in the mini bus, so a nauseating smell accompanied us the whole way.
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Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Dec 28, 2023
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Emma S
Everything worked great and was in time. The only thing that could inprove is better aircon in the car.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Dec 14, 2023
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Gaston P
They put us in a van that was not for 6 people, we were all cramped like a sardine can! They do not take into account the size of the luggage.
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Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Nov 12, 2023
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Ro K
the booked operator changed my ticket to a different time with an different operator. I received th information 30 minutes before my original departure time. In total I departed at 8:45 instead of 7:30 am.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Oct 19, 2023
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Samuel R
Amazing service! Got a private taxi with big and comfortable seats to Phnom Penh. Then we waited there for around half an hour before a van picked us up and took us to Ho Chi Minh City. Border was easy and van was comfortable.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Sep 23, 2023
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Jordan B
Once we got outside the bumpy roads in Phnom Penh, it was a very smooth and comfortable ride. Arrived only 30 mins late, which was no issue for me.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Sep 10, 2023
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Yvonne H
Very comfortable and superclean minivan from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh with Wlan and aircon. We were only two passengers. Changed to a bus in Phnom Penh, had to wait there about an hour which was no problem at all. Bus was comfortable as well with a lot of space. At the border we didn‘t really know what was going on, but everything worked well and was arranged for us. Don‘t worry if they take your passports, they organize everything for you. We arrived in Ho Chi Minh about an hour late due to weather and traffic.
All in all it was a good journey with no negative aspects.
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jul 3, 2023
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Hugo J
Not comfy, crammed into small van. AC was poor - barely working. Reccomend any other option really
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, May 10, 2023
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Thi T
Had a terrible experience. The car is really cramped, not like the picture. the girl was sitting next to the driver (Cambodian) talking on the phone almost all the way, very noisy and the driver was not compliant
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Apr 25, 2023
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Adrian S
Excellent service and driver was very helpful!
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Apr 23, 2023
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Thomas V
Van was late. Also stopped 4 times to drop off locals. The van did take the express way, but still took 4 hours for the journey because of all stops.
This meant that upon.arrival we had to rush to get our boat ticket booked
No help whatsoever
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Apr 8, 2023
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Phoebe N
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jun 26, 2024
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Stuart M
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Mar 28, 2024
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Matias C
Van Limousine + Sleeping bus, SIMA Express, Feb 23, 2024
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Milos S
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Feb 4, 2024
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JeanChristophe H
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Feb 1, 2024
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Toby C
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jan 28, 2024
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Jason B
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jan 26, 2024
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Tyrhys T
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jan 22, 2024
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Finn M
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jan 1, 2024
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Luise B
Van Limousine + Sleeping bus, SIMA Express, Dec 31, 2023
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Irene N
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Dec 20, 2023
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Wallacy S
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Nov 25, 2023
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Mariano F
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Nov 24, 2023
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Laurence B
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Nov 22, 2023
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Enrico W
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Nov 19, 2023
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HIROSHI K
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Oct 14, 2023
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Florian R
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Oct 5, 2023
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Amy A
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Sep 23, 2023
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Renee F
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Aug 26, 2023
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Alberto C
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Aug 11, 2023
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Francisco C
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jul 13, 2023
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Beatrix K
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Jul 11, 2023
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Alexandra W
Van Minivan, SIMA Express, Jun 19, 2023
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Isaac G
Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express, Mar 3, 2023
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87% of 46 travelers were presumably happy with SIMA Express as they left good or no review