Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Moc Bai Bavet Ho Chi Minh Phnom Penh Bus
The 1,158-kilometer border between Cambodia and Vietnam is a frontier defined by the vast, fertile plains of the Mekong Delta. It is a region where life revolves around the water, and the border itself is a busy conduit for trade and travel between two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic countries.
Vinh Xuong Kaam Samnor Chau Doc River Khmer Delta
The most popular and busiest crossing for you is the Moc Bai (Vietnam) – Bavet (Cambodia) land port. This is the main route for buses and taxis traveling between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, making it a well-trodden path for travelers. The facilities are modern and the process is relatively efficient, though it can get crowded.