How to Get from Kep to Siem Reap
Compare buses and private cars from Kep to Siem Reap, from about $25 per seat, or split the trip with the Kep train and a night bus from Phnom Penh.
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Kep's crab market and crumbling French villas sit at one end of this journey, the temples of Angkor at the other. In between you cross the whole country: Kampot pepper country first, then Phnom Penh, then the flat rice plains around Tonle Sap.
You can ride through on one bus or minibus ticket, or break the trip in Phnom Penh. Either way it is a full day. You can compare and book the through options on GoAsia.cc.
Kep to Siem Reap by Bus
Through tickets take from about 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes, usually with a stop or vehicle change in Phnom Penh. The options are a Universe Luxury coach and minibuses. On booking platforms, tickets cost about $25 to $27 (October 2026).[1] Traffic around the capital is where delays happen, so do not plan a tight connection in Siem Reap for the evening you arrive.
Split the Trip in Phnom Penh
Giant Ibis connects Kep and Phnom Penh in about 4 hours and drops you in Kep Town.[2] The Royal Railway train leaves Kep at 16:35 and reaches Phnom Penh at 19:31; a Normal-class seat costs $9, First Class $17.[3] That is in time for a Giant Ibis night bus to Siem Reap, which leaves Phnom Penh at 22:30 or 23:00.[4] The night bus takes about 6 hours and has bunk beds and an onboard toilet.[5]
Kep to Siem Reap by Private Transfer
A private car skips the stops and the change in Phnom Penh. It takes from about 8 hours 20 minutes, longer with heavy traffic. On booking platforms, private cars and vans cost about $160 to $570 depending on the vehicle (October 2026). Choices run from a 4-seat SUV and a 7-seat van to a 20-seat minibus, which makes sense when a big group splits the price.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Bus or minibus (through ticket) | $25 - $27[1] | 9h 30min - 10h 30min |
| Train to Phnom Penh, then night bus | Train $9[3] | Train 2h 56min |
| Private car or van | $160 - $570[1] | From 8h 20min |
Tips for Traveling from Kep to Siem Reap
- Book ahead in high season: Seats on the morning departures fill up, so book a day or two before you travel.
- Pack for a long day: Bring water, snacks and a power bank. On a shared minibus, a small bag fits better than a big suitcase.
- Leave slack in Phnom Penh: Traffic on the way in and out of the capital decides whether you arrive on time.
Timetable
| Bus Kep - Siem Reap $ 25.23–27.25 9h 30m – 10h 30m | |
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| Taxi Kep - Siem Reap $ 160.46–572.21 8h 20m – 11h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kep to Siem Reap, including current prices and schedules.
A through bus or minibus is the cheapest, at about $25 to $27 on booking platforms. Splitting the trip with the $9 train to Phnom Penh gets you only as far as the capital.
A private car, from about 8 hours 20 minutes. It makes no stops for other passengers.
A through bus or minibus takes from about 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes, and a private car from about 8 hours 20 minutes. Traffic around Phnom Penh can add time.
Not as a single ticket, but you can take the 16:35 train from Kep to Phnom Penh (arrives 19:31) and board a Giant Ibis night bus to Siem Reap at 22:30 or 23:00.
No. The Royal Railway Southern Line runs between Kep and Phnom Penh, and from there you continue to Siem Reap by bus.
A private car is the flexible option: agree short stops for photos or coffee with the driver when you book.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Kep - Siem Reap. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [2] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus from Phnom Penh to Kep. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [3] Royal Railway Cambodia: Train Phnom Penh to Kep (Royal Railway online booking). Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [4] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus Schedule. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [5] Giant Ibis Transport: Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Retrieved October 24, 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.