THE SHORT VERSION
Stung Treng to Kratie at a glance.
- From
- Stung Treng ស្ទឹងត្រែង
- To
- Kratie ក្រចេះ
- Road distance
- About 158 km
- Straight line
- 131 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Kratie to Stung Treng →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Stung Treng
Stung Treng is a Mekong town in northern Cambodia and the last stop before the Lao border. Buses and minibuses link it with Kratie, Phnom Penh, Banlung and the 4,000 Islands.
- Stung Treng bus stops
Buses and minibuses; guesthouses sell tickets.
Arriving in Kratie
The town is small and most guesthouses are near the river.
- Kratie bus station
North-west part of town. Services to Phnom Penh, Stung Treng and the north-east.
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.
- Book through-tickets to the Lao 4,000 Islands rather than paying for each leg at the border.
KEEP GOING
From Kratie, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Kratie
More buses from Stung Treng
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Stung Treng from Kratie by road?+
About 158 km by road (131 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Stung Treng to Kratie take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 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 Stung Treng?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Stung Treng include Stung Treng bus stops, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Kratie to Stung Treng?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Kratie to Stung Treng guide.
Where does the bus from Stung Treng arrive in Kratie?+
It depends on the operator. In Kratie, services use Kratie bus station. The town is small and most guesthouses are near the river.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Kratie?+
The town is small and most guesthouses are near the river.
What kind of bus runs from Stung Treng to Kratie?+
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 Stung Treng to Kratie 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 Kratie by bus?+
Direct buses from Kratie include Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Pakse, Siem Reap. See all connections on our Kratie 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: Stung Treng to Kratie bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Stung Treng (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Kratie (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →