How to get from Siem Reap to Kep

Why visit Kep?

Kep is the smallest region in Cambodia, yet it offers plenty to spend a few exciting days in this small beach town. At its peak, the French’s enthusiasm for luxury made it one of the most inviting destinations in Cambodia.

See what all the fuss was about and try some of the tastiest and freshest seafood at Kep Crab Market, relax on Kep Beach or spend the day discovering the nearby town of Kampot. 

There are 4 ways to travel the 475 kilometers (295 miles) from Siem Reap to Kep. You can choose between the bus, taxi, flight + taxi and indirect bus. The journey takes 4 hours 50 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by flight + taxi. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by indirect bus with tickets starting at $19.10 (76,000 KHR).

The bus is an affordable way to get from Siem Reap to Kep. Bus fares start from $24 (96,000 KHR) and the journey takes around 13 hours 30 minutes.

Olongpich Express operates on this route.

When travelling by bus from Siem Reap to Kep, the sleeper bus is the only option you have. This saves you a lot of time as you cross most of the journey at night.

However, travelling by night is not as safe as during daytime because streets are not well-lit and can be narrow in some parts.

If you don’t want to travel at night, you can take a day bus to Phnom Penh first and then catch another bus to Kep.

The bus journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh takes about 5h - 6h 30m and the ticket price starts at $8 (32,000 KHR). Companies operating this route like Cambodia Post VIP Van and Mekong Express have a better reputation than Virak Buntham.

See the page of Siem Reap to Phnom Penh for more info about this route. You can also book tickets directly in the link below.

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In Phnom Penh, you can take a Giant Ibis bus leaving at 08:00 or 14:45 to Kep. Tickets are priced at $11.10 (44,000 KHR) and the journey takes 4h 10m.

See here the schedule of buses from Phnom Penh to Kep. You can also book tickets directly in the link below.

As Kep does not have an airport, you either have to fly to Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville first. We recommend flying to Sihanoukville as this is the quickest way to reach Kep.

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

There are several flights leaving in the morning and fares usually range from $33 (132,000 KHR) – $105 (420,000 KHR).

See the page about Siem Reap to Sihanoukville for more info about the flights on this route.

From Sihanoukville Airport you can book a taxi to Kep for $50 (200,000 KHR).

You can book at the taxi counter or request one online.

Taking the taxi is the easiest option when travelling from Siem Reap to Kep. Expect to pay around $125 (500,000 KHR) when you hail a taxi on the street.

If you’re travelling in a group of at least 4 people, you can also book a larger taxi through the button below. Rate starts at $135 (540,000 KHR).