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Kampot
↳ Can Thoby bus.

Bus services from Kampot to Can Tho are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 242 km. By car that is roughly 3 h 30 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

242 km by road~3 h 30 min by carBorder crossing
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Map is illustrative: straight lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Kampot to Can Tho at a glance.

From
Kampot កំពត
To
Can Tho Cần Thơ
Road distance
About 242 km
Straight line
193 km
Car time, no stops
~3 h 30 min buses take longer
Return route
Not listed as direct
Border
Cambodia → Vietnam. Passport and visa needed

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Kampot

Kampot is a riverside town in southern Cambodia, known for its pepper farms and Bokor Mountain. Many companies run buses and minibuses from Phnom Penh, and short hops link it with Kep and Sihanoukville.

  • Kampot central bus station
    Most buses end here, a short walk from the main guesthouse streets.
2

Arriving in Can Tho

The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.

  • Can Tho Central Bus Station · Bến xe Trung tâm Cần Thơ
    Services to Ho Chi Minh City and across the Delta.
Can Tho
Can Tho. Photo: Franzfoto, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

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Good to know in Can Tho
  • Book floating-market boat trips for early morning, which is when the markets are busiest.

KEEP GOING

From Can Tho, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Kampot from Can Tho by road?+

About 242 km by road (193 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Kampot to Can Tho take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Kampot?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Kampot include Kampot central bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Can Tho to Kampot?+

12Go's public route list doesn't include Can Tho to Kampot as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.

Where does the bus from Kampot arrive in Can Tho?+

It depends on the operator. In Can Tho, services use Can Tho Central Bus Station. The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Can Tho?+

The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.

What kind of bus runs from Kampot to Can Tho?+

It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.

Can I book the Kampot to Can Tho bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Can Tho by bus?+

Direct buses from Can Tho include Vinh Long, Rach Gia, Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Tien and more. See all connections on our Can Tho bus page.

Do I need a visa to take the bus from Kampot to Can Tho?+

This journey crosses from Cambodia into Vietnam. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.

FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

12Go: Kampot to Can Tho bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Kampot (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Can Tho (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →