1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Rong
2. Flight + Ferry to K.Rong
3. Bus + Train + Ferry
4. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Rong
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From Siem Reap to Koh Rong by bus / train, car, plane + ferry / boat.
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Koh Rong is about 560 km by land via Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. There are 4 options how you can get to Koh Rong from Siem Reap – travel by bus + ferry, flight + ferry, bus + train + ferry or private car + ferry. The most popular and cheapest way how you can reach Koh Rong is to travel by tourist bus + ferry via Sihanoukville. Transfer by bus + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong takes about 11-15 hours and it costs about $27-45/pp. It is a cheap way, but it takes a lot of time and it is not so comfortable. The best and fastest way how you can go to Koh Rong from Siem Reap is to travel by plane + ferry via Sihanoukville.
- There is a direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, not to Koh Rong, Koh Rong has no airport. Transfer by plane + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) takes about 5-7 hours and it costs about $50-130/pp. Another cheap way is to travel by tourist bus + train of Royal Railway + ferry or boat via Phnom Penh + Sihanoukville. There is a train of Royal Railway from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. Transport by bus/train + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong via Phnom Penh takes about 13-15 hours and it costs about $30-60/pp.
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- The last way how you can go to Koh Rong Sanloem from Siem Reap is to travel by private car/taxi + ferry. Transfer by taxi + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) takes about 8-10 hours and it costs about $180-675/pp. It is the most expensive option of transport and you can book your private car to Sihanoukville online.
- There is no airport in Koh Rong, but the closest airport is in Sihanoukville. So, if you want to save your travel time, you should travel by plane and take a direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville. From Sihanoukville you can also go to Koh Kong. Read the instructions how you can reach Koh Rong from Siem Reap below in this article and book your tickets online. Before you arrive to Koh Rong Sanloem, read carefully this article: Weather in Koh Rong.
| Transfer Mode – Siem Reap to Koh Rong: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Ferry via Sihanoukville | 11-15 hours | $27-45/pp |
| Plane + Ferry via Sihanoukville | 6-7 hours | $50-130/pp |
| Bus / Train + Ferry via Sihanoukville | 13-15 hours | $30-60/pp |
| Taxi + Ferry via Sihanoukville | 8-10 hours | $180-675/pp |
How do I get from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
1. BUS + FERRY from Siem Reap to Koh Rong
The most used and at the same time the cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to Koh Rong Island is by bus + boat via the city of Sihanoukville. Transportation by bus and ferry / boat to Koh Rong from Siem Reap can take up to 11-15 hours in total, but of course expect minor differences. This transfer option has a total of 2 steps, the first step is a bus trip from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and then a boat trip from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong.
The first step is to travel by bus from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, which takes approximately 10-13 hours. However, buses can also be late, so expect even minor differences. On this route to Sihanoukville, you can use companies such as Giant Ibis, SIMA Express, Larryta Express, Olongpich Transport, Virak Buntham Express, Chan Moly Roth.
These buses will offer you mainly sleeping beds in classic larger buses, minivans for a limited number of passengers may also be on offer. A bus ride from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs around $15-33/pp. These ticket prices may change slightly during the year.
You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Sihanoukville online in advance. Some buses may also go through the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh, and from Phnom Penh you will then continue with another bus to Sihanoukville. Bus transfer is mainly sought after by solo travelers and is usually the cheapest transfer option.
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The second step is the ferry/boat trip from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong, which can take about 30-60 minutes, depending on where exactly you want to go. These boats mostly depart from Sihanoukville Port and arrive at various locations on Koh Rong Island or some popular beaches and bays.
For a ferry transfer from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong, you can use the services of Buva Sea Cambodia, GTVC Speed Boat, Speed Ferry Cambodia, Island Speed Ferry, Rommy Tour. These companies offer different types of boats and ferries, some slower, some faster and mostly offering similar comfort.
A one-way ferry/boat transfer from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong costs about $12-17/pp. You can search and buy ferry tickets from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong easily online even in advance. When booking ferry tickets to Koh Rong, always read all the transfer information and instructions, follow the company’s instructions to avoid any misunderstandings.
2. FLIGHT + FERRY from Siem Reap to Koh Rong
The most convenient, fastest, but at the same time more expensive transport option from Siem Reap to Koh Rong is a direct flight and ferry again via the city of Sihanoukville. The trip by plane + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong can cost approx. $50-170/pp in total, flight prices can also vary during the year or season.
This transport option again has 2 steps, first it is a direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and then again a boat transfer to Koh Rong.The first step is a direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, which takes only about 1 hour. Flights are operated from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport to Sihanoukville International Airport.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is about 45 km from the city center, so you have to use a shuttle bus or another private transfer for the transfer. Air transfers to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap are operated by Cambodia Angkor Air, AirAsia Cambodia, Lanmei Airlines. Cambodia Angkor Air is the largest airline in Cambodia and usually offers the most of these direct flights to Sihanoukville.
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The direct flight time from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville is about 1 hour, so it is the fastest way to get to Sihanoukville. The disadvantage of flights is the slightly more limited flight schedule between these cities, so it is necessary to search for flights well in advance.
A direct flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs approximately $50-170/pp, but these prices may vary slightly during the year or seasons. You can easily search and buy flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville online well in advance.
The second step is again a transfer by boat or ferry to Koh Rong from Sihanoukville. The ferry ride from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on where exactly you want to go. Again, tickets to Koh Rong are easy to find and buy online ahead of time, which is recommended.
3. BUS + TRAIN + FERRY from Siem Reap to Koh Rong
If you would like to travel by train to Sihanoukville, you can, but you can go from the capital Phnom Penh, there is no railway from Siem Reap yet. So first you have to take a bus or a minivan to Phnom Penh and from there you can take the Royal Railway train to Sihanoukville and then finally take the ferry to Koh Rong again. This transfer option has a total of 3 steps and the total travel time can be approx. 13-15 hours, but it depends on the transfers in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, so this time can also vary.
The first step is the bus trip from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, which takes about 5.5-7 hours. There are plenty of buses and minivans on this busy route, and bus tickets cost between $8-17/pp.
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The second step is the Royal Railway train journey from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, which takes about 6 hours. The Royal Railway train is the only train operating in Cambodia that offers seats, it used to be a historical train, now it is adapted for ordinary tourists as well.
The train departs from Phnom Penh Railway Station and arrives at Sihanoukville Railway Station (look at the railway map of Cambodia), which is only about 1.5 km from Sihanoukville Port, from where boats depart to Koh Rong. Train transfer is a cheap option and tickets from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville cost between $10-12/pp.
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Train transfer is an interesting transfer option, but the disadvantage is a very limited train schedule. Usually there is only 1 Royal Railway train per day on all popular routes in Cambodia.
The last step is the ferry/boat transfer from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong. Boats depart mostly from Sihanoukville Port, which is only 1.5 km from Sihanoukville Railway Station. So, after arriving in the city by train, you can immediately take your own route to the port. You can buy tickets to Koh Rong online in advance.
4. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Siem Reap to Koh Rong
The last and also more expensive but convenient transport option from Siem Reap to Koh Rong in Cambodia is by private car/taxi with a driver and ferry via Sihanoukville town. This option has 2 steps, first is a private car/taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and then a boat transfer to Koh Rong. It takes a total of 8-10 hours to get to Koh Rong via Sihanoukville this way.
In the first step from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville you will use a transfer by private car/taxi with a driver, which takes about 7-9 hours. On this route, companies such as SIMA Car or Glassflower will offer you modern classic small cars, SUVs and/or minivans and luxury minibuses for more people.
Both are well-known companies that are verified and usually have good references from other travelers. Companies also offer modern minivans and minibuses, so if you are traveling in a group of several people, you can use this option. You can then calculate the fare for the minivan for each passenger in the vehicle.
1. PRIVATE CAR to Sihanoukville ➜
A private car transfer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville costs between $165-675/car, so you can see that prices can vary greatly. It depends on what type of car you choose, because usually a smaller car is a cheaper option than a larger SUV or luxury modern minivan.
The advantage of a private transfer is also the possibility to choose your departure point in Siem Reap and your arrival point in Sihanoukville. You can search, view and instantly book your private car to Sihanoukville in advance online.
Private transfers usually end in Sihanoukville and then you have to use a separate boat/ferry transfer to Koh Rong. The boat transfer to Koh Rong is therefore the 2nd step when choosing this transport option.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Siem Reap to Koh Rong:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- You can book and buy join tickets from Siem Reap to Koh Rong on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another travel route, e.g. Sihanoukville to Koh Rong, Siem Reap to Phnom Penh…
2. What is the travel time from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- Travel by bus + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) takes about 11-15 hours.
- Travel by plane + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) takes about 6-7 hours.
- Travel by bus/train + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville) takes about 13-15 hours.
- Travel by taxi + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) takes about 8-10 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- Transfer by bus + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) costs about $27-45/pp.
- Transfer by plane + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) costs about $50-130/pp.
- Transfer by bus/train + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville) costs about $30-60/pp.
- Transfer by taxi + ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong (via Sihanoukville) costs about $180-675/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- Travel distance from Siem Reap to Koh Rong is about 560 km by land and about 270 km by plane + ferry.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- The best and fastest way how to get to Koh Rong Sanloem from Siem Reap is to travel by plane + ferry via Sihanoukville Airport. There are direct flights to Sihanoukville from Phnom Penh and ferries from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong. By this way of transfer you will save some travel time.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- The cheapest way how to travel to Koh Rong Sanloem from Siem Reap is to travel by tourist bus + ferry via Sihanoukville. The most cheapest option of this transfer should cost about $27-33/pp.
7. Is there a direct flight from Siem Reap to Koh Rong?
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- Koh Rong has no airport, but there is a direct flight to Sihanoukville International Airport from Siem Reap.
8. Is it possible to travel by private car from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville?
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- Yes, you can travel by private taxi/car to Sihanoukville from Siem Reap. It is the most expensive option of transport between these cities. You can use Glassflower or SIMA Travel private taxi companies.
9. Where you can travel from Sihanoukville?
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- From Sihanoukville you can travel to Koh Kong + Koh Rong in Cambodia, to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam or you can go to Kampot or Kep in Cambodia by bus/van or train of Royal Railway.
10. Where to stay in Koh Rong or Sihanoukville?
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- Koh Rong has various beach bungalows, cottages or other types of accommodation facilities. You can find your stay at various beaches in Koh Rong Sanloem. You can search and book your accommodation in Koh Rong online.
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