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Leaving the rustic charm and glowing plankton of Koh Rong for the resorts and pearl farms of Phu Quoc takes you across one of the most interesting maritime borders in Southeast Asia. The two islands are close on the map, but the journey mixes sea and land travel, from laid-back Cambodian island life to the livelier energy of Vietnam's largest island.
This route is a favorite for a coastal loop around the Gulf of Thailand. You swap the white sand of Long Set Beach or Koh Touch for the sunsets of Long Beach. Because it includes an international border crossing, usually at Prek Chak and Ha Tien, the through ticket takes care of the connections for you. You can book it on GoAsia.cc.
Koh Rong to Phu Quoc by Van and Ferry
The most streamlined way is a combined van and ferry ticket. It is sold as a single journey from Koh Rong to Phu Quoc. On booking platforms it costs about $49 (October 2026), and the trip takes from about 8 hours.[1]
The journey begins with a speed ferry from Koh Rong to Sihanoukville, which takes about 45 minutes.[2] From there a 16-seat van takes you across the Cambodian countryside to the Vietnamese border at Ha Tien.[1] Ferries from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc take about 1 hour 20 minutes on the Phu Quoc Express and about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours on the car ferries.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Van and ferry | $49 | from 8h[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Rong to Phu Quoc
- Visa: Arrange your Vietnamese visa before you leave Cambodia, unless your passport is exempt. Vietnam accepts e-visas at the Ha Tien border gate.[4]
- Currency: Carry small US dollar notes or riel for the Cambodian side, and Vietnamese dong for after the border. You will want cash for snacks.
- Early start: Take a morning boat from Koh Rong, so that you cross the border and reach Phu Quoc on the same day.
- Luggage: You carry your own bags between the ferry, the van or bus and through immigration at the border, so pack light enough to be mobile.
Timetable
| Bus Koh Rong - Kien Giang $ 48.56 10h | |
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| Van Koh Rong - Phu Quoc $ 48.56 8h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The combined van and ferry ticket, at about $49 on booking platforms (October 2026).
The combined van and ferry ticket, which takes from about 8 hours for the whole journey from island to island.
The journey takes from about 8 hours. It includes the ferry from the island, the land transfer to the border and the final ferry to Phu Quoc.
Unless your passport is exempt, yes. Arrange your Vietnamese visa before you leave Cambodia. Vietnam accepts e-visas at the Ha Tien border gate.
The combined ticket is sold as one journey from Koh Rong to Phu Quoc. Confirm with the seller that both boat legs are included before you pay.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: Koh Rong to Phu Quoc timetable. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [2] Island Speed Ferry: Koh Rong: Cambodia Wild Island Paradise. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [3] Phu Quoc Express: Ha Tien pier - Phu Quoc Express. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [4] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam: FAQs: list of border gates for e-visa holders. 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.