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Koh Rong to Kampot takes you from white-sand island beaches to a calm riverside town on the Praek Tuek Chhu, with pepper farms and slow evenings on the water. The trip always starts with a boat to Sihanoukville and continues by road or rail, and most travelers book a combined ticket.
Koh Rong to Kampot by Van
A combined ferry and van ticket is the most common choice. The crossing to Sihanoukville takes about 45 minutes,[1] and a van takes you on to Kampot. Departures run from 08:45 to 13:15, and the whole trip takes from about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. On booking platforms, tickets cost about $24 to $25 (November 2026).[2]
Koh Rong to Kampot by Bus
Standard bus tickets leave at 08:45, 09:30 and 12:30 and take from about 4 hours including the sea crossing. On booking platforms they cost about $24 (November 2026).[2]
Koh Rong to Kampot by Ferry and Train
A catamaran departure at 13:30 is sold on booking platforms for about $25 (November 2026).[2] From Sihanoukville you can also continue by train: in October 2026 it left Sihanoukville station at 14:00 and reached Kampot at 16:12, with a seat for $7.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Departures |
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| Ferry and van | About $24 to $25 | From about 3h 30min to 4h 30min | 08:45 to 13:15[2] |
| Bus | About $24 | From about 4h | 08:45, 09:30, 12:30[2] |
| Catamaran | About $25 | Sea crossing about 45 min | 13:30[2] |
| Ferry and train | $7 for the train | Train 2h 12min | Train 14:00[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Rong to Kampot
- Book ahead in high season: Boats and vans fill up in the dry season, so reserve a few days before you leave the island.
- Check your pier: Koh Rong has more than one landing, including Koh Touch and Long Set Beach, and a water taxi between beaches costs extra time. Confirm where your ferry leaves.
- Carry cash on the island: There are no ATMs on Koh Rong, so bring enough US dollars for your stay.[1]
Timetable
| Bus Koh Rong - Kampot $ 24.20 4h | |
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| Ferry Koh Rong - Kampot $ 24.97 2h | |
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| Van Koh Rong - Kampot $ 24.20–24.68 3h 30m – 4h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The ferry and bus or van combinations are the cheapest at about $24 on booking platforms. If you take the ferry to Sihanoukville on your own, the train from Sihanoukville to Kampot costs $7.
The combined ferry and van tickets are the quickest through-ticket, from about 3 hours 30 minutes.
From about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes by ferry and van, and from about 4 hours by bus.
Yes. Every route starts with a boat to Sihanoukville and continues by van, bus or train. Combined tickets cover both legs.
Yes. Royal Railway ran a train from Sihanoukville to Kampot in October 2026, leaving at 14:00 and arriving at 16:12.
No. Carry enough US dollars before you cross to the island.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Island Speed Ferry: Koh Rong: Cambodia Wild Island Paradise. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go Timetable Koh Rong - Kampot. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [3] Royal Railway Cambodia: Train Kampot to Sihanoukville (Royal Railway online booking). Retrieved October 19, 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.