From Siem Reap, visiting Ta Prohm is straightforward: you just need an Angkor Pass, transport (usually a tuk‑tuk or remorque ), and a rough plan for time of day.

1. Tickets and opening hours

• Ta Prohm is inside the Angkor Archaeological Park, about 12–13 km from central Siem Reap.

• You must buy an Angkor Pass (1, 3 or 7 days) at the official ticket centre 4 km from town before entering the park.

• The ticket office is open roughly 4:30–5:00 AM to 5:30 PM; most temples, including Ta Prohm, are open 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.

Tip: If you want sunrise at Angkor Wat first, buy your pass as soon as the office opens, then visit Ta Prohm mid‑morning.

2. Transport options from Siem Reap

• Tuk‑tuk or Remorque (most popular)

  • Easiest way: walk out of your hotel or guesthouse and negotiate with a tuk‑tuk driver for a half‑day or full‑day temple tour.

  • A full day covering Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm is typically around 15–25 USD depending on season and negotiation.

  • The ride from town to Ta Prohm takes about 20–30 minutes.

• Private car/van

  • More comfortable (air‑conditioning) and better for families or bigger groups; usually 35–50 USD per day including several temples.

• Taxi from airport

  • From Siem Reap‑Angkor International Airport to the park area is around 20–25 minutes by taxi, often 10–15 USD, but most visitors still base in town first.

Many hotels can arrange a trusted tuk‑tuk or car and a suggested route (often Angkor Wat → Angkor Thom → Ta Prohm).

3. Routes and where you’re dropped off

• Ta Prohm usually features on the Small Circuit with Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom/Bayon and Ta Keo.

• Drivers typically drop you at the east gate, from where there is about a 400–500 m shaded walk to the main temple complex.

Tell your driver roughly how long you want (for example 60–90 minutes) and they will wait in the parking area.

4. Best time to visit and crowd tips

• Ta Prohm is open approximately 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; it can get very busy from mid‑morning to early afternoon, especially with tour groups.

• To avoid crowds and heat:

  • Visit immediately after Angkor Wat sunrise, arriving around 8:30–9:00 AM.

  • Or go later in the afternoon when big groups thin out, though light is stronger.

Some travellers skip Angkor Wat sunrise and go straight to Ta Prohm when it opens, which can be wonderfully quiet.

5. What to wear and bring

• Angkor is a religious site: cover shoulders and knees; light, breathable clothing is best.

• The weather is hot and humid, so bring: water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and good walking shoes or sandals.

• There is a fair amount of walking over uneven stone and tree roots inside Ta Prohm, so allow time and go carefully.

6. Optional: guides and tours

• You can hire licensed guides at the park or book a small‑group or private Angkor tour that includes Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, and Bayon; this adds rich historical context and helps with photo spots.

• Many day tours follow a loop: ticket office → Angkor Wat sunrise → Angkor Thom/Bayon → lunch → Ta Prohm → back to Siem Reap.

With a valid Angkor Pass, a tuk‑tuk booked through your hotel, and 1–2 hours set aside, Ta Prohm is one of the easiest and most rewarding temples to reach from Siem Reap.