How to Get from Krong Stung Treng to Banlung
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Krong Stung Treng, on the Mekong, and Banlung, the main town of Ratanakiri province, are connected by road, and a bus is the usual way to travel between them. The route suits travelers moving between the Mekong and Laos border area and the waterfalls, crater lake and trekking bases around Banlung, without going back through Phnom Penh.
Krong Stung Treng to Banlung by Bus
On booking platforms, a Coaster-class bus is listed on this route at about $12 (October 2026).[1] The journey takes from about 2 hours, longer with road conditions, rain, loading and stops.[1] A Coaster is a smaller bus than a large coach, so luggage space can be limited. Keep your passport, phone, water and medication with you at your seat.
| Mode | Price | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | About $12 on booking platforms[1] | From about 2 hours[1] | Coaster |
Departure and Arrival
Krong Stung Treng is a small city, so departures may leave from an operator's office or a roadside meeting point rather than a large terminal. Ask your operator or guesthouse for the exact meeting point in writing, because similar-sounding landmarks cause confusion. In Banlung, the arrival point may not be next to your hotel. A tuk-tuk, moto or hotel pickup can cover the last stretch, especially if you stay outside town near Yeak Laom lake.
Tips for the Journey
- Confirm the pickup point. Departures from Stung Treng may use operator offices or simple meeting points.
- Pack compactly. A soft backpack is easier than a hard suitcase on a smaller bus.
- Add buffer for onward plans. Do not schedule a tight connection or a trekking briefing right after arrival.
- Protect documents in the rain. Keep passports and chargers in a dry pouch, as rain can slow the road into Banlung.
Timetable
| Bus Krong Stung Treng - Ratanakiri $ 11.48 2h 15m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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On booking platforms, a Coaster bus is listed at about $12 (October 2026). Fares can vary by operator and season.
From about 2 hours. Allow more time for road conditions, rain, loading and stops.
Booking platforms list a Coaster, a smaller bus rather than a large sleeper coach.
Ratanakiri is the province, and Banlung is its main town and the usual base for travelers.
It can work, but add buffer because provincial bus trips can be affected by loading, road conditions, rain and local stops.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Krong Stung Treng - Ratanakiri. Retrieved October 17, 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.