1. Ferry + Bus / Minivan
2. Ferry + Bus + Train
3. Flights to Phnom Penh
3. Ferry + Taxi / Car
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From Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh you can get by boat+bus/train or plane.
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- Travel distance from Phu Quoc Island to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is about 250 km by land via Ha Tien and Kampot. The best and fastest option is to travel by plane, but only with a stopover in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by plane to Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc takes about 7-8 hours. There are various airlines between Phu Quoc – Saigon – Phnom Penh (VietJet Air, Pacific Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Qatar or Cambodia Angkor Air…).
- Another option is to travel by ferry+bus/train via Ha Tien (port town) and Kep in Cambodia. So you can take a ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien + bus/van from Ha Tien to to Phnom Penh. There is no direct train between Ha Tien and Phnom Penh, only a train from Kep to Phnom Penh. Travel by boat+bus/train via Ha Tien takes about 8-10 hours and it costs about $35-50/pp. Search and book flights or ferry / bus / train tickets to Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc online. Before you arrive to Phnom Penh, read carefully this article: Weather in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh – the most important transport hub in Cambodia.
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- Phnom Penh in Cambodia literally means „Mrs. Penh Hill“. This woman allegedly built the first settlement there and had a temple built in honor of all Buddha statues. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, which lies on the Mekong River. About 900,000 people live here. Like many other cities, Phnom Penh boasts beautiful, very attractive places for tourists. The city attracts tourists mainly by its interesting history, as well as beautiful French and Khmer architecture.
- But just walking along the local street can also be an interesting experience. The streets are very busy and the traffic is messy. Even at night it is fun here. Bars and restaurants are full of tourists and locals alike. There are few ways how it is possible to travel from Phu Quoc in Vietnam to Phnom Penh – by land via Ha Tien and Kampot or by plane. From Phnom Penh you can travel to Siem Reap, Mondulkiri or you can go to Hanoi in Vietnam.
| Transfer Mode – Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Boat + Bus/Train (via Ha Tien, Kep) | 8-10 hours | $35-50/pp |
| Flights to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) | 7-8 hours | $150-250/pp |
| Ferry + Taxi to Phnom Penh (via Prek Chak) | 7-8 hours | $95-180 |
How to get from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh?
1. FERRY + BUS from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh
The land transport option used from Phu Quoc in Vietnam to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is by ferry and bus/minibus via the port city of Ha Tien. So this option has 2 steps, the first step is a ferry trip from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien and then a minibus trip from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh. In total, this transport option can take about 8-10 hours, depending on the transfer to a minibus in Ha Tien.
So the first step is the ferry trip from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien, which takes approximately 1.5-3 hours. The ferry departs from Bai Vong Fast Boat Pier (Cầu Tàu) and arrives at Ha Tien Port (Đương Kim Dư) and fares range from $10-18/pp. On this route, you can use the boats and ferries of the Superdong, Phu Quoc Express or Thanh Thoi Ferry companies, these companies will offer you a modern ferry with seats.
With some ferries, you can also choose class and comfort, and tickets for a higher class are therefore more expensive. These are verified and well-known companies that provide transfers to Phu Quoc Island and also from Phu Quoc Island to the mainland of Vietnam.
You can easily search and buy ferry tickets from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien online in advance. Always read all additional information and instructions for transfers and tickets to avoid potential complications. Transfer by ferry/boat to Ha Tien is the only transport option from Phu Quoc, there is no other way to go here unless you are on the mainland.
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The second step is to travel by minibus / bus from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh via Ha Tien Border Crossing – Prek Chak Border. This is a route that already leads through the border crossing into Cambodia, so it is necessary to find out what the current visa requirement is for entry at this border crossing.
You can use Vibol Express for a bus or minibus transfer from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh. Bus travel from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh takes approximately 5 hours, but please note that this time may not be exact. You can search and buy bus transfer tickets from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh online even in advance.
If you could not find the connection, it is also possible to go via Kampot in Cambodia. So you can take a minibus from Ha Tien to Kampot and from Kampot you can also use a minibus or train to Phnom Penh. Other minibuses also depart from the nearby Cambodian city of Kep. Always read all transfer and ticket information and follow the company’s instructions.
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2. FERRY + VAN + TRAIN from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh
Another possibility of the land variant of the transfer from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh is a trip with ferry + minibus + train via Ha Tien and the city of Kep in Cambodia. So this option is suitable for those who want to use the train transfer in Cambodia. In total, this option has 3 steps, the first step is a ferry transfer to Ha Tien, then a minibus transfer from Ha Tien to the city of Kep in Cambodia and then a train transfer from Kep to Phnom Penh. In total, this transport option can take approximately 9-11 hours, but of course you have to take into account certain differences, it also depends on the traffic situation.
So the first step is again a ferry transfer from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien. As already written, you can use Superdong, Phu Quoc Express or Thanh Thoi Ferry and you can easily buy tickets online in advance. The second step is a transfer by minibus from Ha Tien to the city of Kep in Cambodia, i.e. a trip through the Ha Tien border crossing into Cambodia.
The journey by minibus from Ha Tien to Kep takes approximately 1.5 hours and you can use companies such as Kampot Tour, Vibol Express or Kampot Transports. Tickets for a minibus transfer from Ha Tien to Kep range from around $16/pp. Minibuses will take you through the Ha Tien border crossing into Cambodia, so it is necessary to find out information about visa requirements.
You can see more information about departures, arrivals or other supplementary information when searching for tickets on online platforms. The Cambodian city of Kep is the closest city from where you can use a train transfer to Phnom Penh.
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The third step is the Royal Railway train journey from Kep to Phnom Penh, which can take up to 4.5 hours. The Royal Railway train timetable is very limited and it is therefore necessary to get an overview of the journeys in advance. Trains depart from Kep Railway Station and arrive at Phnom Penh Railway Station, see Cambodia railway map. Royal Railway trains will only offer you seats that are fully sufficient for the journey.
Getting by train from Kep to Phnom Penh costs around $8-9/pp. You can easily search and book train tickets from Kep to Phnom Penh online in advance. Train tickets are also accepted on smartphones, so there is no need to print them.
Arrive at the train station in the city of Kep at least 30 minutes before departure. The train transfer is an interesting experience in Cambodia and you should definitely try it if you travel here. However, expect slower driving and longer driving times on some routes.
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3. FLIGHTS from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Saigon)
A faster and certainly more comfortable transport option than the ground transfer via Ha Tien is an air connection, but with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. Unfortunately, direct flights are not in operation, so it is best to use an air transfer via Ho Chi Minh City, from where planes fly to Phnom Penh. The air transfer from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City can take about 7-8 hours in total, but it depends on the waiting time for the connecting flight.
So the first step is a direct flight from Phu Quoc Island to Ho Chi Minh City, which takes only 1 hour. Vietnam Airlines, VietJetAir, Vietravel Airlines, Hanh Air Systems or Bamboo Airways aircraft are available on this route and they will offer you direct flights in the price range of $40-190/pp.
The cheapest flights to Ho Chi Minh City are usually with VietJet Air, which is a low-cost airline with good references. Hanh Air Systems will offer you smaller aircraft for a limited number of passengers from Phu Quoc, but they have more expensive tickets. Of course, Business class flights are always the most expensive.
Flights are operated from Phu Quoc Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, see Vietnam airport map. From Tan Son Nhat Airport, you can then directly continue with a direct flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is advisable to arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport with at least 2.5 hours reserve for the next flight.
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The second step is the air transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, which takes about 1 hour. Direct flights are operated from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport and prices range from $90-200/per. Sometimes there may be differences in prices or special low-cost flights during the year or different seasons, so it is advisable to do research on flights in advance.
For direct flights to Phnom Penh, you can use Cambodia Angkor Air or Vietnam Airlines, some other airlines can operate connecting flights. Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh can be easily searched and booked online in advance. Always read all flight conditions and instructions given by the company, follow all instructions given.
4. FERRY + TAXI/CAR from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh
Another option, how you can also travel from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh is a combination of ferry and private car with driver via Ha Tien and Prek Chak border crossing in Cambodia. This transfer option has a total of 3 steps and is one of the more expensive ones. First, there is a ferry transfer from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien, then a taxi transfer from Ha Tien town to Ha Tien – Prek Chak border crossing, and the last step is a private car transfer from Prek Chak to Phnom Penh. In total, this option of transportation in combination with a private car can take about 7-8 hours.
The first step is a ferry transfer to Ha Tien, for which you can use the ferry company Superdong, Phu Quoc Express or Thanh Thoi Ferry. You can buy tickets to Ha Tien for these boats online. The second step is to take a private taxi from Ha Tien City to the Ha Tien – Prek Chak border crossing. This crossing is approximately 7 km away and you need to get a private taxi in the city.
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Then you will cross the border and already from Cambodia, from the Prek Chak border crossing, you can use a transfer by a private car with a driver from the SIMA Car company. Transportation by private car from Prek Chak Border to Phnom Penh takes about 4 hours and the fare ranges from $85-160/car, prices depend on the type of car.
A smaller car is usually a cheaper option than, for example, a minivan or a larger SUV. You can easily search, view and book your private car from Prek Chak to Phnom Penh online in advance. Always carefully read all conditions and instructions for the transfer and other additional information when booking a car.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh?
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- Book your tickets or flights from Phu Quoc Island to Phnom Penh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can change your travel route, e.g. Phu Quoc > Ha Tien, Kampot > Phnom Penh…
- Book your tickets or flights from Phu Quoc Island to Phnom Penh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh?
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- Travel by ferry + bus/train from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Ha Tien, Kep) takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by plane from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) takes about 7-8 hours.
- Travel by ferry + taxi from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Ha Tien, Prek Chak) takes about 7-8 hours.
3. How far is Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel distance from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh by land is about 250 km by boat+bus via Ha Tien and Kampot.
4. How much does it cost to get from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh?
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- Travel by boat+bus/train from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Ha Tien, Kep) costs about $35-50/pp.
- Travel by plane from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) costs about $150-250/pp.
- Travel by ferry + taxi from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh (via Ha Tien, Prek Chak) costs about $95-180.
5. Is there a direct flight from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh in Cambodia?
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- No, there are no direct flights from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh, only flights with stopover, e.g. in Saigon. Flights with stopover are the most fastest option how to travel to Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc Island.
6. Is there a direct train from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh?
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- No, there is no direct train from Ha Tien in Vietnam to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, there is no railway. If you want to travel by train you have to take a bus to Kampot and from Kampot you can travel by train of Royal Railway to Phnom Penh. Read this article: How to get from Kampot to Phnom Penh.
7. What is the cheapest way how to reach Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc?
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- The most cheapest way of transport to Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc is to travel by land. So take a ferry to Ha Tien and bus/minivan from Ha Tien to Phnom Penh. You can also travel by minivan via Kep in Cambodia.
8. Where you can go from Phnom Penh in Cambodia?
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- From Phnom Penh in Cambodia you can go by bus or plane to Siem Reap. It is a popular and frequented travel route in southeast Asia. You can also travel from Phnom Penh to Battambang. Battambang is not so visited tourist place in Cambodia. From Battambang you can continue to travel to Thailand.
10. What are the top attractions to visit in Phnom Penh?
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- Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, offers a range of attractions for visitors. Some of the must-visit sites include the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, which showcase the country’s rich history and architectural beauty. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields are important historical sites that provide insights into Cambodia’s tragic past. The bustling Central Market and the riverside promenade along the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers are also worth exploring.
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