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The road from Sihanoukville to Ha Tien follows the southern coast past the salt pans of Kampot and the crab markets of Kep to the Prek Chak and Xa Xia border. On the Vietnamese side lies Ha Tien, a riverside town of caves and temples and the departure point for boats to Phu Quoc. The trip takes about 4 hours plus the border formalities.
Sihanoukville to Ha Tien by Van
Vans are the most frequent option. On booking platforms a seat costs about $19 to $26 (October 2026) and the ride takes from about 4 hours.[1] Luggage space is limited, so pack compact.
Sihanoukville to Ha Tien by Bus
Seater buses, minibuses and combined van and bus tickets cost about $22 to $24 on booking platforms (October 2026) and take from about 4 hours, up to 4 hours 30 minutes.[1] Some combined tickets involve a change of vehicle on the way.
At the Border
You leave Cambodia at Prek Chak and enter Vietnam at Xa Xia, the Ha Tien gate. Vietnamese e-visas are valid at the Ha Tien land gate, so apply online before you travel.[2] The Cambodian e-Visa is not accepted for entry at Prek Chak, although exit is allowed.[3]
Onward to Phu Quoc
The Ha Tien passenger pier on Kim Du Street is about 8 km from the border gate. Phu Quoc Express crosses to Phu Quoc in about 1 hour 20 minutes, with departures at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:45.[4]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Van | About $19 - $26[1] | From about 4h |
| Minibus, seater bus or van + bus | About $22 - $24[1] | From about 4h |
Tips for Traveling from Sihanoukville to Ha Tien
- Visa: Sort out your Vietnamese visa before you travel and check that Ha Tien is the entry gate on it.
- Cash: Keep some US dollars or riel for Cambodia and change money for Vietnamese dong in town, not at the border.
- Morning departure: Leave Sihanoukville in the morning if you want to catch a boat to Phu Quoc the same day.
- Luggage: Keep your passport and valuables in a small bag. Expect to carry your luggage through the border checks.
Timetable
| Bus Sihanoukville - Ha Tien $ 22.13–24.06 4h – 4h 30m | |
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| Van Sihanoukville - Ha Tien $ 19.19–26.38 4h – 4h 15m | |
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| Taxi Sihanoukville - Kep $ 92.10–132.40 3h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Sihanoukville to Ha Tien, including current prices and schedules.
By van, from about $19 on booking platforms (October 2026).
By van, which takes from about 4 hours, plus the time you spend at the border.
From about 4 hours by van and up to 4 hours 30 minutes by bus or minibus.
A day or two ahead is a good idea in the high season, when vans fill with travelers heading to Phu Quoc.
Arrange it before you travel. Vietnamese e-visas are valid at the Ha Tien land gate.
You exit Cambodia at Prek Chak and enter Vietnam at Xa Xia. Vans and buses usually wait while you complete the formalities.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: Sihanoukville - Ha Tien timetable. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [2] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam: FAQs: list of border gates for e-visa holders. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [3] Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin: Cambodia Border Entry Points (e-Visa status). Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- [4] Phu Quoc Express: Ha Tien pier - Phu Quoc Express. Retrieved October 26, 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.