THE SHORT VERSION
Koh Kong to Phnom Penh at a glance.
- From
- Koh Kong កោះកុង
- To
- Phnom Penh ភ្នំពេញ
- Road distance
- About 286 km
- Straight line
- 200 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~4 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Phnom Penh to Koh Kong →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Koh Kong
Koh Kong is a Cambodian town near the Thai border at Cham Yeam, at the edge of the Cardamom Mountains. Buses and minibuses link it with Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Kampot.
- Koh Kong bus stops
Buses and minibuses, mostly in the morning.
Arriving in Phnom Penh
Arrival points vary by company. Ask for the drop-off address before booking.
- Company offices
Cross-border buses leave from operator offices rather than one central terminal.
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.
- Check current visa and e-visa rules for both Cambodia and Vietnam before travelling overland.
KEEP GOING
From Phnom Penh, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Phnom Penh
More buses from Koh Kong
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Koh Kong from Phnom Penh by road?+
About 286 km by road (200 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Koh Kong to Phnom Penh take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 4 h 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 Koh Kong?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Koh Kong include Koh Kong bus stops, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Phnom Penh to Koh Kong?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Phnom Penh to Koh Kong guide.
Where does the bus from Koh Kong arrive in Phnom Penh?+
It depends on the operator. In Phnom Penh, services use Company offices. Arrival points vary by company. Ask for the drop-off address before booking.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Phnom Penh?+
Arrival points vary by company. Ask for the drop-off address before booking.
What kind of bus runs from Koh Kong to Phnom Penh?+
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 Koh Kong to Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh by bus?+
Direct buses from Phnom Penh include Kampong Cham, Kampot, Chau Doc, Ha Tien, Kep and more. See all connections on our Phnom Penh bus page.
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: Koh Kong to Phnom Penh bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Koh Kong (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Phnom Penh (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →