Cities Near Siem Reap
Cities near Siem Reap, KH: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Battambang, Phnom Penh, Pursat. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Siem Reap, KH is Battambang, about 48 mi (77 km) away — roughly 1 hr 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BattambangColonial charm and the bamboo train | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Phnom PenhCambodia's riverside capital | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Pursat | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Paoy Paet | 90 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kampong Chhnang | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chanthaburi | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kampong Cham | 144 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 146 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Klaeng | 154 mi / 248 km | 3 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Siem Reap
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Battambang, Pursat, Paoy Paet, Kampong Chhnang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Siem Reap
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Phnom Penh, Chanthaburi, Kampong Cham, Ubon Ratchathani, Klaeng. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Siem Reap include Battambang, Phnom Penh, Pursat, Paoy Paet, Kampong Chhnang. The closest is Battambang, about 48 miles (77 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Battambang
- → Best time to visit Phnom Penh
- → Best time to visit Pursat
- → Best time to visit Paoy Paet
- → Best time to visit Kampong Chhnang
- → Best time to visit Chanthaburi
- → Best time to visit Kampong Cham
- → Best time to visit Ubon Ratchathani
- → Best time to visit Klaeng
- → Best time to visit Nakhon Ratchasima