One of the worst bus journeys I've ever had, but my, what an experience. Watch your bags at the border town, Poipet - a hustlers' town dominated by 2 large casinos. You'll get told by a friendly hawker that you can't spend baht in Cambodia - and duly be guided to his currency exchange where he'll charge extortionate rates. Humour him but don't take him up on his offer - you can spend baht and get a far more favourable rate in Siem Reap. The road from the border is potholed and remote. The colours are spectacular and the locals curious. The rock hard seats will thwack your ass as you bump along through the potholes, arriving in Siem Reap some 18 hrs after you departed Bangkok. You'll arrive in darkness and be guided to a pleasant guesthouse where you'll find an abundance of Angkor or Lao lager - indulge yourself!
You could fly of course - but I'd recommend the bus....
I couldn't help but laugh when reading your comments. I too endured both, the journey on the "good" road, and the hawker at the border. Myself and a friend lost out on around $45 each, but still found Cambodia chraming, if a little rough. A must when visiting the region.
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