How to Get from Kep to Can Tho
Plan the trip from Kep to Can Tho by van and bus across the Prek Chak - Ha Tien border: from about $21 and 6.5 to 9 hours.
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Kep is a slow coastal retreat of salt fields and crab markets. Can Tho, in the Mekong Delta, is known for its floating markets and river life. Between the two lies an international border, which you cross by road.
The journey relies on road transport. You can book your seats on GoAsia.cc.
Kep to Can Tho by Bus
The standard route combines a van in Cambodia with a bus in Vietnam. You cross at Prek Chak and Ha Tien, and the operator hands you on to a second vehicle after immigration. Tickets cost about $21 to $23 on booking platforms (October 2026), and the journey takes 6 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours depending on the border queue and the connection in Ha Tien.[1]
Van and Bus Combination
The Cambodian leg is a minivan. After you clear Vietnamese immigration, you continue by a larger bus through the rice paddies of the Delta. It is a daytime trip.
Minivan and Sleeper Bus Combination
Some operators use a sleeper bus on the Vietnamese leg, with reclining berths instead of seats. The price and the travel time are the same as for the van and bus option.[1] Taller travellers may find the berths snug.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van + Bus | $21 - $23[1] | 6h 30m - 9h |
| Minivan + Sleeper Bus | $21 - $23[1] | 6h 30m - 9h |
Tips for Traveling from Kep to Can Tho
- Border Formalities: Sort out your Vietnamese visa before you leave. Vietnam's e-visa can be used at the Ha Tien border gate.[2] A Cambodian e-visa is accepted for exit at Prek Chak.[3] Keep your documents printed and ready.
- Currency: Carry small US dollar or riel notes for the Cambodian side and some Vietnamese dong for the other side.
- Pick-up Points: Ask when you book whether the operator offers hotel pick-up in Kep or leaves from a central point.
- Luggage: Minivan space is limited. Tell the operator in advance if you carry oversized gear.
- Hydration and Snacks: Border queues make stop times unpredictable, so bring water and a snack.
Timetable
| Bus Kep - Can Tho $ 21.21–22.99 6h 30m – 9h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kep to Can Tho, including current prices and schedules.
The van and bus combination, from about $21 on booking platforms in October 2026. The sleeper bus combination costs about the same.
Both combinations take from 6 hours 30 minutes, though the total can reach 9 hours depending on border traffic.
Between 6 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours. This includes the minivan leg in Cambodia, the border crossing and the bus ride in Vietnam.
That depends on your nationality. If you need a visa, Vietnam's e-visa is valid at the Ha Tien border gate. Apply before you travel.
No single vehicle makes the whole trip. You travel by minivan from Kep to the border, clear immigration and continue in a different bus or van on the Vietnamese side.
Operators usually stop at least once for a toilet break and a snack. Bring your own water anyway in case of delays.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Kep - Can Tho. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [2] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam: FAQs: list of border gates for e-visa holders. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [3] Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin: Cambodia Border Entry Points (e-Visa status). Retrieved October 25, 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.