Kampot to Sihanoukville

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Overview | Bus | Taxi | Train

Trip overview from Kampot to Sihanoukville

To make trip planning super easy and fast, we created a step-by-step guide to find the best way to travel from Kampot to Sihanoukville.

To start with, use the slider to compare the different options:

How to get from Kampot to Sihanoukville

Taking the bus is a good choice. It’s cheap and a convenient way of traveling for this 2,5 hours during the journey.

An advantage is that it gets you directly to your destination in Sihanoukville. Expect to pay around $40 for this ride.

You can catch a train from Kampot to Sihanoukville for $5 one-way. This trip takes 2 hours, but there are only a few trips every week. Also note that the railway stations are not in the city center and require another tuk-tuk drive, both ways.

Bus from Kampot to Sihanoukville

Duration: 2,5 hours
Costs: $6

Taking the mini-bus from Kampot to Sihanoukville is a good option as it only takes around 2,5 hours. Below are the transport companies you can book your bus ride with.

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To book with Giant Ibis Transport, you have to contact them directly or book online through their website. When booking through their website, they charge an additional $1 for the credit card processing fee.

Champa Mekong

• Departs from  the Old Market in Kampot
• Arrives at Golden Star Inn, Madux Street, Sihanoukville

Giant Ibis Transport

• Departs from the Giant Ibis Transport Office in Kampot, near the Durian Roundabout
• Arrives at 2 Thnou Street, Giant Ibis Office, near the Golden Lions Roundabout

Kampot Tours is another company that operates from Kampot to Sihanoukville. They charge $5 per person for a one-way trip. We recommend to call or email them first to check if the schedule on their website is still up to date.

Taxi from Kampot to Sihanoukville

Duration: 2 hours
Costs: $40

Renting a taxi costs $40. You can hail one from the street, arrange with your hotel or book online.

When hailing a taxi from the street, drivers will often quote you a higher price so don’t forget to use your negotiating skills. Some travelers manage to negotiate a slightly lower price, but it also depends on their mood.

Some hotels may charge an additional $5 so don’t be surprised if you’re asking them to book your cab.

A hassle-free option is to book your taxi online for a fixed rate of $40. Booking online offers the advantage that you can read the reviews before you book.

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Shared Taxi

You can also find shared taxis along Kampot’s bus station located near National Road 33 and about 250 meters from the Durian Roundabout. It costs $5 per seat. Shared taxis usually carry 6-7 passengers so be prepared to wait for the taxi to be filled.

Train from Kampot to Sihanoukville

Duration: 2 hours
Costs: $15

The third option is to travel this route by train. However, note that there are only a few trips every week. The train only operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a ticket cost $5.

From the city center, take a tuk-tuk or taxi to Kampot railway station to catch the train heading to Sihanoukville.

When you arrive in Sihanoukville you also have to take a taxi or tuk-tuk to the city center or straight to your hotel.

Both tuk-tuk drives will take about 15 minutes and cost around $10 per drive.

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With the train, you also have the option to bring your motorbike or bicycle for a small extra payment of $5 and $2 respectively. You can purchase these additional tickets at the train station.

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