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Kep is a quiet seaside town on the Gulf of Thailand, known for its crab market and its crumbling French colonial villas.[1] Ha Tien lies just across the border in Vietnam. It is the gateway to the Mekong Delta and the port for the ferry to Phu Quoc island. The ride is short, so the border formalities are the longest part of the trip.
You leave Cambodia at the Prek Chak checkpoint[2] and enter Vietnam at the Ha Tien border gate. Most travelers book a seat in a van or minibus that runs from Kep to the border or straight into Ha Tien town, and you can book yours on GoAsia.cc.
Kep to Ha Tien by Van
Vans are the most common way across. On booking platforms a seat costs about $9 to $13 (October 2026). The ride takes from about 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, and the queue at the border decides where in that range you land.[3]
At the border you get your Cambodian exit stamp and then go through Vietnamese immigration. Ask your driver or the driver's assistant to point you to the right windows.
Kep to Ha Tien by Bus
Minibuses and van-plus-bus tickets cost about $11 to $12 on booking platforms (October 2026) and take from about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.[3] A van-plus-bus ticket means you may change vehicles on the way.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Van | $9 - $13 | 30min - 1h 30min[3] |
| Minibus or van + bus | $11 - $12 | 1h - 1h 30min[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Kep to Ha Tien
- Visa: Arrange your Vietnamese visa before you leave Kep, unless your passport is exempt. Vietnam accepts e-visas at the Ha Tien border gate.[4] Bring a printout of your e-visa. If you plan to come back to Cambodia by this route, note that Cambodia's e-visa is not accepted for entry at Prek Chak, although you can leave on it.[2]
- Currency: US dollars and riel work in Kep. In Ha Tien you need Vietnamese dong, so change a little money at the border or in town.
- Phu Quoc ferry: The Ha Tien ferry pier is about 8 km from the border gate. Ask when you book whether your ticket ends at the border, at the bus station or in town, and plan a taxi or motorbike taxi for the last stretch. The Phu Quoc Express ferry takes about 1 hour 20 minutes,[5] so a morning departure from Kep gives you a comfortable margin.
- Luggage: Vans have limited space. If you travel with oversized items or several large suitcases, tell the operator in advance or book an extra seat.
- Pick-up: Ask when you book whether the van collects you from your guesthouse in Kep, so you do not have to carry your bags to a meeting point.
Timetable
| Bus Kep - Ha Tien $ 11.37–12.07 1h – 1h 30m | |
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| Van Kep - Ha Tien $ 9.28–13.28 30m – 1h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kep to Ha Tien, including current prices and schedules.
A van is the cheapest option, from about $9 on booking platforms (October 2026).
The van, from about 30 minutes. The border queue decides how long it takes in the end.
It takes between about 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, including the border formalities.
Unless your passport is exempt, yes. Arrange your Vietnamese visa before you leave Kep. Vietnam accepts e-visas at the Ha Tien border gate.
The Ha Tien pier is about 8 km from the border gate, so ask where your ticket ends and take a taxi or motorbike taxi for the rest. The crossing to Phu Quoc takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on the Phu Quoc Express ferry.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Cambodia Coastal Master Plan, MPSEZ (Preah Sihanouk Provincial Special Economic Zone): Kep Tourism. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- [2] Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin: Cambodia Border Entry Points (e-Visa status). Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: Kep to Ha Tien timetable. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [4] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam: FAQs: list of border gates for e-visa holders. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [5] Phu Quoc Express: Ha Tien pier - Phu Quoc Express. Retrieved October 15, 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.