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Leaving Kratie means saying goodbye to the Irrawaddy dolphins and the slow pace of Koh Trong island. South toward Kampong Cham the road follows the Mekong, and the scenery shifts from the upper river to Cambodia's agricultural heartland, with rubber and pepper plantations along the way.
The trip between the two Mekong towns is short and easy, a natural step on the way to Phnom Penh or the eastern provinces.
Kratie to Kampong Cham by Van
Vans are the most frequent option. VIP vans leave at 08:00, 09:00, 09:30 and 14:00, luxury vans at 10:00, 10:30, 11:30 and 15:00, and a standard minivan at 09:30. The ride takes from about 2 hours to 3 hours 35 minutes and costs about $10 to $14 on booking platforms (October 2026).[1]
Kratie to Kampong Cham by Bus
The 35-seat bus leaves at 12:15 and 16:30, takes from about 2 to 3 hours and costs about $10 to $12. Overnight, a sleeper bus leaves at 00:15 and a luxury hotel bus at 00:30, which gets you to Kampong Cham in the small hours.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Departures | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Van (VIP, luxury, minivan) | 08:00 to 15:00 | $10 to $14 | From about 2h to 3h 35min[1] |
| Seater bus | 12:15, 16:30 | $10 to $12 | From about 2h to 3h[1] |
| Sleeper and luxury hotel bus | 00:15, 00:30 | $10 to $12 | From about 2h to 3h[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Kratie to Kampong Cham
- Book in Advance: Book a day ahead if you want a particular departure, especially on weekends and local holidays.
- Luggage Space: With a large suitcase or a heavy backpack, take the bus, because vans have little storage space.
- Night Buses: If you take a night bus, tell your guesthouse in Kampong Cham about your late arrival.
Timetable
| Bus Kratie - Kampong Cham $ 9.55–11.56 2h – 3h | |
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| Van Kratie - Kampong Cham $ 9.55–14.32 2h – 3h 35m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kratie to Kampong Cham, including current prices and schedules.
Buses and vans start at about $10 on booking platforms (October 2026).
Buses and vans can make the trip in as little as 2 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
From about 2 hours to 3 hours 35 minutes. Vans take longest when they make several stops.
Yes. A sleeper bus leaves at 00:15 and a luxury hotel bus at 00:30, so you arrive in the small hours.
Vans leave between 08:00 and 15:00, and seater buses leave at 12:15 and 16:30.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: Kratie - Kampong Cham timetable. Retrieved October 31, 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.