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Kampong Chhnang is known for its clay pottery and for the slow life on the Tonle Sap. The road south leads to Phnom Penh's golden spires, French colonial boulevards and night markets. It is a short trip: a morning watching fishermen on the river can end with an afternoon coffee in the capital.
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Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh by Bus
Buses take from about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. On booking platforms, tickets cost about $6 to $10 (October 2026). Vehicles range from 45-seat coaches to minibuses, and a 34-berth sleeper bus runs in the small hours, handy if you are connecting from further north.[1] Minibuses usually move faster through traffic, and the coaches give you more legroom.
Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh by Van
Vans leave often through the day and evening. The trip takes from about 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours, and tickets cost about $8 on booking platforms (October 2026). Choose between the standard 13-seat van and the VIP Minivan, which has fewer seats.[1]
Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh by Private Transfer
A private car takes you door to door in from about 1 hour 50 minutes. On booking platforms, prices run from about $174 to $298 depending on the vehicle (October 2026). Vehicles range from an Economy or Comfort car for 3 passengers and an SUV to vans for 8, 10 or 17 passengers and a 25-seat minibus.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Bus | $6 - $10[1] | 1h 15min - 2h 30min[1] |
| Van | About $8[1] | 1h 30min - 3h[1] |
| Private transfer | $174 - $298[1] | From 1h 50min[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh
- Book ahead: Morning and late-afternoon departures fill up, so book your seat in advance.
- Allow for rush hour: Traffic into Phnom Penh is heaviest at 07:00 to 09:00 and 17:00 to 19:00. If you have a flight or a dinner booking, leave an extra hour.
- Pack light for vans: Luggage space in a van is limited, so travel with a backpack where you can.
- Know your drop-off: Buses and vans usually stop at the operator's own office, so ask where before you board and plan the last leg by tuk-tuk.
Timetable
| Bus Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh $ 5.73–10.35 1h 15m – 2h 30m | |
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| Taxi Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh $ 173.51–298.22 1h 50m | |
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| Van Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh $ 7.59–7.65 1h 30m – 3h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh, including current prices and schedules.
The bus, from about $6 on booking platforms. Vans cost about $8.
Buses start at about 1 hour 15 minutes, and a private transfer takes from about 1 hour 50 minutes and drops you at your door.
From about 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours, depending on whether you take a bus, a van or a private car and how heavy the traffic into Phnom Penh is.
Yes. Sleeper buses run in the small hours, which suits travelers arriving from further north who want to reach Phnom Penh before dawn.
Vans leave more often and handle city traffic better. Large buses give you more legroom, so they are the better choice if you want space.
Yes. Private transfers include 17-seat vans and a 25-seat minibus for larger groups and families.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh. Retrieved October 28, 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.