How to Get From Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville
Ferry from Lazy Beach · Ferry from Sunset Beach · Ferry from Saracen Bay · Ferry from M-Pay Bay
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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 24 kilometre (15 miles) distance from Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Sihanoukville as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
Written by Maarten
Founder & Trip Planning Expert
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What are the 4 ways to travel from Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville?
There are four ways to travel the 24 km distance from Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville. You can choose between the ferry from lazy beach, ferry from sunset beach, ferry, and ferry from m-pay bay.
The journey takes between 1h–3h and the quickest way is by ferry (1h). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry from lazy beach with tickets starting at 40,000 KHR ($10).
2 hours
40,000 KHR ($10)
3 hours
40,000 KHR ($10)
45m - 1h
46,000 KHR ($12)
45m - 1h
46,000 KHR ($12)
Already in Sihanoukville?
Onward from Sihanoukville
Once you're in Sihanoukville, here's where to next — 8 researched onward routes to pick from.
Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville by Ferry from Lazy Beach
There is only one daily ferry from Lazy Beach to Sihanoukville. The ferry departs at 8:30 in the morning and a ticket costs 40,000 KHR ($10).
You have to arrange your trip with the hotel you are staying in. They also offer trips to other destinations of the Koh Rong Islands.
Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville by Ferry from Sunset Beach
The return trip departs at 14:45 in the afternoon. Meet-up is at Sunboo Beach Bar.
You can buy your ticket at The Dive Shop Sunset Beach for 40,000 KHR ($10).
Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville by Ferry from Saracen Bay
A return ticket is normally already included when you buy a ferry ticket from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Samloem‘s Saracen Bay. You can decide the date of return while you are on the island. If still need to buy this ticket, prices start from 46,000 KHR ($12).
It’s best to let the ferry company know a day in advance when you want to return. Sometimes it also works on the same day, but there is no guarantee that there are still free seats.
See the departure times of the fast ferries from Saracen Bay in Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville below.
Ferry schedules from Saracen Bay to Sihanoukville
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Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville by Ferry from M-Pay Bay
Ferry schedules from M-Pay Bay to Sihanoukville
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Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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The distance from Koh Rong Samloem to Sihanoukville is 24 km.
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Based in Bali, Maarten's passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you'll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.
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