Phnom Penh to Koh Rong by ferry, bus, van, train, flight from USD 12

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Destination Reviews

Attiya Y

straightforward transfer, bus was fairly on time and arrived just before the stated arrival time

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Dec 2, 2025

Alexandra

easy journey, great service and experience . Vehicle was incredibly clean and comfortable. We were very impressed

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Nov 21, 2025

Enrique A

Everything fine. Bus departed on time, comfortable travel. Arrival with ferry also on time

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Nov 10, 2025

Lauren K

Sceptical to book after reading reviews but whole trip was 10/10 - bus was full except x1 seat, enough room for all bags. Dropped to ferry office where tickets were given to us and we had to wait 50 mins until 15:00 - arrived in longest beach before 16:30!!

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Nov 10, 2025

Pauline

It was everything perfect when we arrived to the agency, the start was punctual. But on the highway one wheel exploded (was it already old and in a bad condition? I didn‘t check the wheels when we left Phnom Penh because I‘m not a mechanical) so it was a little panic in the van. I was afraid of an accident. The driver could par the van on a side way of the highway and he also could change the wheel with some difficulties. We (there were 13 persons in the van - and some didn‘t have a security belt!) were waiting a little bit away from the van when the driver tried to change the wheel. It was dangerous - what happens ig some car crashes into the van? Finally we we all lucky to arrive to Sihanoukville with the van and the changed wheel. Maybe the agency should check better the technical condition of the car and the wheels. For more safety.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Nov 7, 2025

Thomas B

Journey stated to take 3.5 hours when in fact took nearly 7 hours. Left 30 mins late after getting a phone call 30 mins before departure asking where we were and told us to hurry to then be told we would actually have to wait an hour anyway. The van was ok in comfort but the drive to the port itself took 4 hours and then we were told we had to wait 2 hours at the port for our ferry. Definitely not 3.5 hours so bare that in mind when planning the trip.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Van + Ferry, RA Express VIP, Nov 4, 2025

Carlo T

2 hours late, and no communication (Helpline inusefull). If you have time for a day waste, it is okay, otherwise it is better to look for a private transfer, not so most expensive.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Van + Ferry, RA Express VIP, Nov 4, 2025

Margaret K

The van was over an hour late, the ac was not good so everyone was drenched in sweat for the few hours on the bus, and it takes an extra 2 hours longer than it says it will (even if we had left on time). The only positive was that it got me to my destination.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Van, Champa Tourist Bus, Oct 24, 2025

Claudia B

Bus was overbooked, not enough rooms for the amount of bags and people on a small mini bus. Made the bus uncomfortable and the aircon wasn’t great which added to this. We were dropped off at the wrong place and when we tried to speak to the driver to explain we thought it was the wrong place he wouldn’t speak with me or even acknowledge I was trying to speak with him. I am obviously aware there is a language barrier which is why I got up a translation app on my phone to help us communicate but he still wouldn’t listen. We were the given the wrong ferry tickets and the people in the ticket office ended up coming to the port to look for us to explain that we had been dropped off at the wrong office and given the wrong ticket.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Oct 22, 2025

Krzysztof P

I was terrified when I read the reviews, but I had to take this transfer because it was the only one that suited my departure time. If I had another option, after reading the reviews, I definitely wouldn't have used this company... and... I would have made a mistake, because everything was great. Very comfortable seats, good air conditioning, and the driver drove safely. I saw in the comments that people were complaining about him picking up other passengers along the way – really? What did you expect, a taxi that would only take you for a few bucks straight to your destination? Next time, take a taxi. You're on vacation, loosen up your roller skates a bit, because I see a lot of tension over nothing here.

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, Van Minivan + Ferry, SIMA Express (សីម៉ា អុិចប្រេស), Oct 9, 2025

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Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Koh Rong Island Transport	Van + Ferry	00:00	04:00	$14.00
Bus	Virak Buntham Express	Luxury Hotel	00:45	05:00	$33.97
Ferry	Koh Rong Island Transport	Van + Ferry	01:30	05:00	$24.00
Bus	Virak Buntham Express	Luxury Hotel	03:00	08:15	$33.97
Bus	Virak Buntham Express	Luxury Hotel	04:00	09:15	$33.97
Van	Virak Buntham Express	VIP	05:00	09:15	$33.97	3.4
Van	Sovan Rithy Express	Minivan + Ferry	06:30	10:30	$21.00	4.0
Van	RA Express VIP	Van + Ferry	07:00	11:45	$21.60
Van	Sovan Rithy Express	Minivan + Ferry	07:30	11:30	$21.00	4.0
Van	RA Express VIP	Van + Ferry	08:00	11:30	$21.60
Ferry	Koh Rong Island Transport	Van + Ferry	08:30	12:15	$25.00
Van	RA Express VIP	Van + Ferry	09:00	12:30	$21.60
Bus	CP Express	Minibus	09:30	15:30	$38.25
Van	Virak Buntham Express	VIP	10:00	15:15	$33.97	3.4
Van	SIMA Express	Minivan + Ferry	10:30	16:30	$33.80	5.0
Van	Sovan Rithy Express	Minivan + Ferry	11:00	15:00	$21.00	4.0
Ferry	Koh Rong Island Transport	Van + Ferry	11:30	15:15	$25.00
Ferry	Koh Rong Island Transport	Van + Ferry	12:30	16:15	$25.00
Van	RA Express VIP	Van + Ferry	13:00	17:45	$21.60
Van	Sovan Rithy Express	Minivan + Ferry	13:30	17:30	$21.00	4.0

Transportation from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

Facts about the transport from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	3h
Earliest Departure	12:45 午前
Latest Departure	8:20 午後
Departures per day	52
Distance	150 kilometers
Transport Companies	Airbus, Cambodia AirAsia, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Royal Railway, Cambodia Royal Railway, Chan Moly Roth Transportation, Go Ho Travel, Khorn Rado VIP Express, Koh Rong Island Transport, Riya Transport, SIMA Express, Sovan Rithy Express, Vibol Express, Virak Buntham Express

Popular Routes

How to get from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

When you want to get from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Train
Van

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 50.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 12.20.

How much does it cost to get from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong?

The cost of the trip from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Cambodia Royal Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 12.20 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 50.00.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong:

Train tickets - USD 12.00 to USD 16.00;
Bus+Train price: USD 13.00 - USD 18.00. From Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:00 Phnom Penh until 07:00 Phnom Penh
Van price : USD 15.00 - USD 33.00;
Ferry+Van price: USD 28.00 - USD 50.00. From Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:30 Koh Rong Island Transport Phnom Penh until 13:30 Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh
Bus+Van price: USD 29.00. From Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:30 Riya Transport until 11:30 Riya Transport
Bus+Ferry price: USD 32.00 - USD 42.00. From Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 00:45 Phnom Penh until 10:30 Phnom Penh Office
flight price: USD 108.00 - USD 244.00. From Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 09:50 Techo International Airport until 20:20 Techo International Airport

How many trips per day are there between Phnom Penh and Koh Rong?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

27 by Ferry+Van from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:30 Koh Rong Island Transport Phnom Penh until 13:30 Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh
9 by Bus+Ferry from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 00:45 Phnom Penh until 10:30 Phnom Penh Office
Vans from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong depart during the day - there are approximately 9 departures a day.
3 by Bus+Van from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:30 Riya Transport until 11:30 Riya Transport
2 by Bus+Train from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong starting from 07:00 Phnom Penh until 07:00 Phnom Penh
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 2 trains per day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

51% chosen Bus+Ferry
28% chosen Ferry+Van
17% opted for a van.
3% users enjoyed a train ride.
1% Other

Phnom Penh to Koh Rong