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Poipet
Poipet is Cambodia's chaotic western gateway, a sprawl of casinos, markets and transit touts built almost entirely around its role as the country's busiest overland border crossing with Thailand. Few travelers linger here by choice — it exists to be passed through on the way to Siem Reap, Battambang or Phnom Penh.
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Frequently asked questions about Poipet
How do I get to Poipet?
There's no functioning airport in Poipet itself, so most travelers arrive overland, walking across the border from Aranyaprathet, Thailand, then continuing by bus or shared taxi to Cambodia's interior; Poipet's railway station is the western terminus of Cambodia's rail network, though cross-border passenger service to Thailand has been intermittent. The nearest usable airports are Suvarnabhumi (BKK) in Bangkok or Phnom Penh International further inside Cambodia.
How many days should I spend in Poipet?
Plan for well under a full day here — Poipet is a border-crossing waypoint, not a destination, and most travelers clear immigration and move on to their next stop within a few hours.
What is Poipet known for?
Poipet is Cambodia's chaotic western gateway, a sprawl of casinos, markets and transit touts built almost entirely around its role as the country's busiest overland border crossing with Thailand. Few travelers linger here by choice — it exists to be passed through on the way to Siem Reap, Battambang or Phnom Penh.