How to Get from Krong Stung Treng to Kratie
How to get from Stung Treng to Kratie: a 08:00 luxury van for about $9, buses from about $6 and share taxis along the 142 km Mekong road.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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Stung Treng to Kratie follows the Mekong south on National Highway 7 and is the gateway to the river's Irrawaddy dolphins, which live in deep pools mostly between the two towns.[1]
Krong Stung Treng to Kratie by Van
A luxury van leaves Stung Treng at 08:00 and takes from about 2 hours. On booking platforms, a seat costs about $9 (November 2026).[2] The 142 km road is newly paved.[3]
Krong Stung Treng to Kratie by Bus
A 35-seat bus leaves at 14:30 and takes from about 2 hours 25 minutes, for about $8. A hotel bus with beds leaves at 21:30 and takes from about 2 hours, for about $6 (November 2026).[2]
Krong Stung Treng to Kratie by Share Taxi
Share taxis run the same road for about 20,000 riel per person.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Departure |
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| Luxury van | About $9 | From about 2h | 08:00[2] |
| 35-seat bus | About $8 | From about 2h 25min | 14:30[2] |
| Hotel bus | About $6 | From about 2h | 21:30[2] |
Tips for Traveling from Krong Stung Treng to Kratie
- Book ahead: There are only a few departures a day, so reserve a seat in advance.
- Check your pick-up point: Some operators leave from their own office rather than the main bus station.
- Plan your dolphin trip: The morning van leaves you the rest of the day for the river and a boat trip to see the dolphins.
Timetable
| Bus Krong Stung Treng - Kratie $ 5.73–7.64 2h – 2h 25m | |
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| Van Krong Stung Treng - Kratie $ 8.59 2h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Krong Stung Treng to Kratie, including current prices and schedules.
The hotel bus is the cheapest at about $6 on booking platforms. Share taxis cost about 20,000 riel.
The luxury van and the hotel bus take from about 2 hours.
From about 2 hours to 2 hours 25 minutes, depending on the vehicle.
The hotel bus has beds instead of seats and leaves at 21:30, so you arrive in Kratie at night.
The 08:00 luxury van gets you to Kratie by about 10:00, which leaves most of the day for the riverfront and a dolphin boat trip.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, TourismCambodia.com: Stung Treng Province Travel Guides. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go Timetable Krong Stung Treng - Kratie. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [3] Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, TourismCambodia.com: Transportation - Stung Treng. Retrieved October 20, 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.