How to Get from Kampot (and Kep) to Koh Rong in 2026
Last fact-checked: October 2026
Kampot—famous for its riverside charm, Bokor National Park, and world-renowned pepper plantations—lies just 105 kilometers east of Sihanoukville along National Highway 3 and Highway 4. Getting from Kampot (or nearby Kep) to Koh Rong takes only 3.5 to 4.5 hours in total, making it an easy morning or early-afternoon transfer.
3 Easy Ways from Kampot to Sihanoukville Ferry Port
There is no direct public ferry from Kampot town to Koh Rong; all travelers go overland for 1.5 to 2 hours to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and board the fast ferry there:
- 1. Minivan + Ferry Combo Ticket ($32–$36 incl. return ferry): Tour offices and hostels across Kampot sell morning (08:00, 09:30, 11:00) minivan transfers that drop you directly at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in about 2 hours.
- 2. Private Taxi from Kampot or Kep ($35–$45 per car): A private air-conditioned sedan from your Kampot guesthouse to Sihanoukville Ferry Terminal takes 1 hour 45 minutes and lets you catch any ferry departure you like.
- 3. Royal Railway Train ($6): The morning train from Phnom Penh stops at Kampot Station around 09:40 AM and reaches Sihanoukville Station (~1.5 km from the ferry pier) around 11:30–12:00 PM.
| Departure from Kampot | Arrival at Sihanoukville Port | Connects With Ferry | Arrival on Koh Rong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM Minivan / Taxi | 10:00 AM | 10:30 / 11:00 AM Speed Ferry | 11:15 – 11:45 AM |
| 09:40 AM Royal Railway Train | 11:45 AM (+ 5m tuk-tuk) | 13:00 / 14:00 PM Speed Ferry | 13:45 – 14:45 PM |
| 11:30 AM Minivan / Taxi | 13:30 PM | 14:00 / 15:00 PM Speed Ferry | 14:45 – 15:45 PM |
| 13:00 PM Private Taxi (Latest) | 15:00 PM | 16:00 PM Final Speed Ferry | 16:45 PM |
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Is there a direct boat from Kampot International Tourism Port to Koh Rong?
No regular direct ferry connects Kampot Port with Koh Rong (due to the long 90+ km sea distance around Ream National Park). Traveling 2 hours overland to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port + a 40-minute speedboat is much faster, cheaper, and smoother.
Can I travel from Phu Quoc or Ha Tien (Vietnam) to Koh Rong in one day?
Yes! Take the morning ferry to Ha Tien, cross the Prek Chak / Ha Tien border before 10:00 AM, and take a minivan or taxi via Kep and Kampot to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in time for the 15:00 or 16:00 ferry to Koh Rong.