Prey Veng lies east of Phnom Penh, on the fertile plains between the Mekong and the border with Vietnam. It is one of Cambodia’s most densely populated provinces and one of its great rice-growing areas. The capital is also called Prey Veng.
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Why go to Prey Veng?
Come for everyday rural Cambodia. There are few formal sights, but the countryside of rice fields, sugar palms and villages shows how most Cambodians live.
What to experience
Neak Loeung and the Mekong
At Neak Loeung, National Road 1 crosses the Mekong on a bridge of about 2.2 km, opened in 2015 and described as Cambodia’s longest. Before it opened, car ferries carried traffic across the river. The riverside town is a good place to stop and watch river life.
Ba Phnom
Ba Phnom, in the south of the province, is a low hill with pagodas and old ruins, associated in local tradition with Cambodia’s early history. Visit respectfully, as it remains an active religious site.
Village life
Cycling or driving slowly through the villages, stopping at a market or a roadside stall, is the best way to experience the province.
How long should you stay?
Most visitors pass through on the way to Svay Rieng or Vietnam. One night is enough for a slower look.
Getting to Prey Veng
Neak Loeung, on the east bank of the Mekong, is about 61 km south-east of Phnom Penh on National Road 1. National Road 11 starts at Neak Loeung and reaches Prey Veng town roughly 30 km to the north.
How to get there
- Compare operators and book BookMeBus · redBus Cambodia · 12Go · Baolau. These platforms list the operators on each route.
- From Phnom Penh By road: Neak Loeung is about 61 km south-east on National Road 1, and National Road 11 runs roughly 30 km north from there to Prey Veng town. Confirm bus or minivan options locally.
- Around Prey Veng Agree the fare and the return trip before heading out to villages.
Book through the operator, your hotel, or one of the platforms above. Cambodia Handbook is independent and not sponsored. Schedules change, so check the operator’s official website or office before you travel. Last checked 19 October 2026. See also transport booking and getting around Cambodia.
Planning notes
- Getting there: buses and shared taxis run from Phnom Penh; a hired driver makes it easier to reach villages and Ba Phnom.
- Fees and opening arrangements: confirm current details locally rather than relying on an old price or timetable online.
- Respect: dress modestly at pagodas, ask before photographing people and keep to marked paths at historic sites.
Continue to Svay Rieng or see our getting around guide.
Prey Veng FAQ
How far is Neak Loeung from Phnom Penh?
About 61 km south-east of the capital, on the east bank of the Mekong.
How long is the Neak Loeung bridge?
About 2.2 km. It opened in 2015 and carries National Road 1 across the Mekong.
How far is Prey Veng town from Neak Loeung?
Roughly 30 km to the north, along National Road 11.
Is Prey Veng worth a stop?
Yes, if you want everyday rural Cambodia: rice country, villages, Ba Phnom and the Mekong crossing. One night is enough for a slow look.
Nearby provinces
Continue into a neighbouring province. See all 25 on our provinces of Cambodia page.
Sources: geography from Prey Veng province (Wikipedia); bridge from Neak Loeung (Wikipedia). Distances from travel sources. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Featured image: The Neak Loeung bridge over the Mekong, by SereivanN from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.