How to Get to the Royal Palace Phnom Penh
The palace sits on Samdach Sothearos Blvd, facing the Tonlé Sap river in central Phnom Penh, next to the National Museum. Here is how to reach it.
Location
Address: Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Google plus code HW7J+HG). It is on the west bank of the Tonlé Sap river, a short walk from the Riverside (Sisowath Quay) and the National Museum.
From Techo International Airport (KTI)
Phnom Penh's main airport since September 2025 is about 20 km south of the centre. An official taxi to the palace takes roughly 40–50 minutes (estimate, traffic varies); allow extra time.
Around the city
From the Riverside or downtown, a tuk-tuk or ride-hailing app (PassApp) costs about US$2–4. The palace is also walkable — about 10–20 minutes from Sisowath Quay, the National Museum or Wat Phnom.
Getting there FAQ
How far is the palace from the airport?
About 20 km. From Techo International Airport (KTI) a taxi takes roughly 40–50 minutes depending on traffic.
Can I walk from the Riverside?
Yes. From Sisowath Quay it is a flat 10–20 minute walk along the river to the palace walls.
Where exactly is the entrance?
Ask to be dropped at the main gate on Samdach Sothearos Blvd facing the river; the ticket booth is just inside.