Ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang

Ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang at a glance

The ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang in numbers, as operated by Tonle Sap river boat operators: around 6 hours at sea, about 200 km, daily in the wet season (roughly August-December), not in the dry season, on long-tail river boat. Departure from Chong Kneas boat dock on the Tonle Sap lake (about 15 minutes from Siem Reap by road); arrival at Battambang river dock. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Siem Reap to Battambang (about 200 km by sea)
• Operator: Tonle Sap river boat operators
• Crossing time: about 6 hours
• Vessels: long-tail river boat
• Frequency: daily in the wet season (roughly August-December), not in the dry season
• Departure port: Chong Kneas boat dock on the Tonle Sap lake (about 15 minutes from Siem Reap by road)
• Arrival port: Battambang river dock
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, electronic ticket by message

A scenic day on the Tonle Sap lake and the Sangker river, running only when the water is high; in the dry season it is replaced by the road, and dates change with the water level, so we confirm the sailing in writing before booking.

Ferry or flight from Siem Reap to Battambang?

Ferry versus plane between Siem Reap and Battambang comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Battambang to Siem Reap

We book the return crossing from Battambang to Siem Reap just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang cost?

The cost of the ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang depends on the ferry company, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we verify the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

Let us know for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Siem Reap to Battambang ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Siem Reap to Battambang: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Siem Reap to Battambang is usually on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our team applies:

• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to Battambang by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Siem Reap to Battambang with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children. Our booking desk messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Battambang

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We explain the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Siem Reap to Battambang ferry

The Siem Reap to Battambang ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 6 hours. Let us know the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.

For a connection at Battambang - a flight, a train or another ferry - tell us and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Chong Kneas boat dock on the Tonle Sap lake (about 15 minutes from Siem Reap by road)

The ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang leaves from Chong Kneas boat dock on the Tonle Sap lake (about 15 minutes from Siem Reap by road), in Siem Reap - Siem Reap is the gateway to the Angkor temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Cambodia's main tourist town. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: The new airport is about 50 km from town and there is no train or metro; airport minibuses, taxis and ride-hailing cars run to the centre, but they add up on the long drive, so a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival, a temple-side resort or a long onward drive to Phnom Penh or Battambang.

• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Battambang river dock

Arrival is at Battambang river dock. Battambang is a charming river city in north-west Cambodia, known for its colonial architecture, the bamboo train and the Phnom Sampov caves. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Onward journeys from Battambang - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.

On board the Siem Reap to Battambang ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Battambang after the ferry

The reasons travellers take the ferry to Battambang are Phnom Sampov bat caves, colonial old town, Wat Banan and the bamboo train. Battambang is a charming river city in north-west Cambodia, known for its colonial architecture, the bamboo train and the Phnom Sampov caves.

We offer tours and transfers in Battambang as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang

For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we check before you plan.

Why book your Siem Reap to Battambang ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Siem Reap to Battambang: live fares checked across every operator for your travel date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.