How to get from Kampot to Siem Reap

Why visit Siem Reap?

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat come hand in hand with each other. Almost everyone who visits Siem Reap also explores the extensive and remarkable temples of Angkor Wat – the largest religious monument in the world.

Some visitors spend an entire week discovering every corner and carving of the temples, but here’s your reminder to explore beyond Angkor Wat. The city also has cute cafes, a nightly circus that will leave you stunned, never-ending markets, and a lively Pub Street. For many, it exceeds expectations.

There are 4 ways to travel the 450 kilometres (280 miles) from Kampot to Siem Reap. You can choose between the bus, minivan, taxi and flight. The journey takes 3 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $16.90 (68,000 KHR).

There are two companies offering direct bus trips from Kampot to Siem Reap. Alternatively, you could also consider dividing your bus trip from Kampot to Phnom Penh and then from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Taking a direct bus from Kampot to Siem Reap is a good option if you don’t want to worry about transferring buses in Phnom Penh.

Buses depart from the bus station near the Old Market in Kampot and arrive at their bus stop in Siem Reap city centre.

Bus options from Kampot to Siem Reap

This journey requires you to take two different buses. We recommend taking a morning bus from Kampot to Phnom Penh and then continue by bus to Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Roads along this route are in good condition. Expect to reach Phnom Penh in just 3h - 4h and to pay $8.90 (36,000 KHR) for your bus ticket.

You can find a more detailed description on the page about Kampot to Phnom Penh.

This route takes a bit longer, but luckily you can travel this part with more comfortable buses. You can find 2 options in the schedule we provided above.

Check the page about Phnom Penh to Siem Reap for a more detailed description.

A minivan ride from Kampot to Siem Reap costs around $23 (92,000 KHR). The minivan journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours, depending on traffic.

Vibol Express operates on this route.

Kampot

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Siem Reap

08:15

9h 15m

17:30

17:00

10h

03:00

Vibol Express

From $23 (92,000 KHR)

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$25 (101,000 KHR)

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If you don’t feel like travelling all day, you can save some time by taking a flight from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap.

Order a taxi from Kampot to Sihanoukville Airport and take a flight from there to Siem Reap. The taxi ride will take about 2 hours and cost around $40 (161,000 KHR). You can hail a taxi on the street or get one through your hotel.

Flights from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap cost around $33 (132,000 KHR) – $100 (401,000 KHR) for a one-way ticket. The flight time is just around 1 hour.

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

A taxi costs around $170 (678,000 KHR) and the journey takes 8 hours. We recommend you to book a taxi in advance, as this is not a common route for taxi drivers.

Other options are to hail a taxi on the street or ask your hotel. Always make sure you agree on the rate with the driver because some will charge you higher than what you’re supposed to pay.