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Leaving the colonial streets and artistic energy of Battambang for the clear water of Koh Kood is one of the biggest contrasts in Southeast Asian travel: from Cambodia's rice-growing northwest to a quiet Thai island of thick jungle and calm beaches.
The classic overland route, through the Pailin-Ban Pakard border crossing to the piers in Trat, is closed. Land borders and crossings between Cambodia and Thailand continue to be suspended, and the UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the border.[1] Until the crossings reopen, the way to Koh Kood runs through Siem Reap and Bangkok.
Battambang to Koh Kood by Bus and Flight
Start with the bus to Siem Reap. Giant Ibis covers the 161 km in 3 hours, leaves from its terminal on Road 3 in Battambang and picks you up for free at partner hotels.[2]
From Siem Reap, Bangkok Airways flies direct to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is about 50 km from the city, 50 to 60 minutes by road, so leave plenty of time.[3]
In Bangkok you change to the Bangkok Airways flight to Trat, about 1 hour. Trat Airport is 30 to 35 km from Trat town and connects to the piers for Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kood.[4] A boat from the pier completes the trip to Koh Kood.
Comparing Your Options
| Leg | Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Battambang to Siem Reap | Giant Ibis | 3h[2] |
| Flight Siem Reap to Bangkok | Bangkok Airways | About 1h 20min[3] |
| Flight Bangkok to Trat | Bangkok Airways | About 1h[4] |
Tips for Traveling from Battambang to Koh Kood
- Plan a Full Day: The three legs add up to more than 5 hours in transit, before airport waits, the road to Trat's piers and the boat.
- Watch the Season: The sea around the Trat islands is generally calmer from November to April. From May to October, the rainy season, crossings can be rougher.[4]
- Check the Border Before You Book: Crossings can reopen. Look up the current status before you plan any overland route; for now, book the flight route.
Timetable
| Bus Battambang - Koh Kood $ 44.41 9h 50m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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With the Cambodia-Thailand land border suspended, the practical route is the Giant Ibis bus to Siem Reap, then flights via Bangkok to Trat and a boat to Koh Kood. Flight fares depend on the date, so compare them with the airline before you book.
The bus to Siem Reap (3 hours), the flight to Bangkok (about 1 hour 20 minutes) and the flight to Trat (about 1 hour) are the quickest connected route while the land border is closed.
The bus and the two flights alone take more than 5 hours. Add airport waits, the transfers to Siem Reap airport and from Trat airport to the pier, and the boat, and plan for a full day.
No. Land borders and crossings between Cambodia and Thailand continue to be suspended, and the UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the border.
Trat Airport, served by Bangkok Airways from Bangkok in about 1 hour. It connects to the piers for Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kood.
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is about 50 km from the city, 50 to 60 minutes by road.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: Cambodia travel advice: Warnings and insurance. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [2] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus from Battambang to Siem Reap. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [3] Bangkok Airways: Flight Ticket from Bangkok to Siem Reap. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [4] Bangkok Airways: Flight Ticket from Bangkok to Trat. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.