Sihanoukville Getting There
Sihanoukville Airport (KOS)
There are now various commercial flights that fly from Sihanoukville airport (airline code KOS). Within Cambodia the flights go to the two main tourist destinations of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. International flights go to Thailand (Bangkok), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) and nine cities in China including Macau.
Sihanoukville Bus and Minivan
To / From Phnom Penh – Approx 230 Kms
Most people arrive in and leave from Sihanoukville in a bus and there are numerous bus companies that offer the approximately 6 hour trip via National Route 4.
Prices vary from $ 6.00 up to $ 20.00 for a minivan which tends to reduce travel time by about 90 minutes. All buses stop halfway for a ‘food and refreshment’ break. In Phnom Penh there is no central bus station and the buses depart from and terminate at their respective offices whereas in Sihanoukville there is a main bus station in the centre of town. Each company has there own main office in downtown Sihanoukville on the main road called Ekareach St as well having staff at the bus station although it is now easiest to buy tickets online and have them sent direct to your phone.
To / From Siem Reap – Approx 545 Kms
All buses go via Phnom Penh and can involve a change of bus in Phnom Penh. The journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap takes approximately 5 hours.
To / From Koh Kong and the Thai Border – Approx 235 Kms
Several bus companies serve the route between Koh Kong and Sihanoukville. This scenic route passes through the Cardamom Mountains and involves numerous river crossings. Previously this involved ferries and the trip could take 12 hours but since the construction of the bridges and the new improved road, journey times are about 5 hours. Buses in each direction depart around 8.00am and stop half way at a restaurant for a refreshment break. All buses from Sihanoukville to the border stop at Koh Kong bus station before continuing on to the border 20 minutes up the road. Buses in Koh Kong depart from the bus station and prices are from $ 7.00 to $ 10.00. In Sihanoukville there is a main bus station in the centre of town. Each company also has an office in downtown Sihanoukville on Ekareach St as well as staff at the main bus station.If you are in the market for superclone Replica Rolex , Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online!
Sihanoukville Taxi
To / From Phnom Penh
Taxis are typically air-conditioned Toyota Camrys or the more expensive Lexus and cover the distance in about three and a half hours. The fare may depend on your negotiating skills and also the time of day. Expect to pay $ 50.00 + for a pre-booked car that can seat 3 passengers in comfort.
To / From Koh Kong and the Thai Border
Taxis run the route between Sihanoukville and Koh Kong in about 4 hours for aproximately $ 60.00. Quotes at the border can be much higher for a taxi to Sihanoukville.
Crossing the Thai Border at Koh Kong / Hat Lek
The Hat Lek / Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) border crossing is officially open from 7.00 am until 20.00 pm. This border crossing is notorious for over-charging by the Cambodian officials. The best advice is to obtain a valid visa from an embassy or an e-visa online before crossing here unless you are willing to pay 1,200 Baht – 1,500 Baht ($ 40.00 – $ 50.00) for your $ 25.00 visa. Occasionally on the Thai side a urine test is required to check for recent drug abuse.
Currently there is no direct bus services between Sihanoukville and destinations in Thailand. If you buy a ‘thru-ticket’ you will have to walk through the border and change buses. You will be expected to show your ticket for each part of the journey so don’t discard it until you reach your final destination.
By Bus
Whether coming from or going to Bangkok, Pattaya or Koh Chang you will pass through Trat bus station in southeastern Thailand. Buses from Bangkok and Pattaya terminate here and onward travel is by minivan. The cost from Trat to the border is 120 Baht and the journey takes 1 hour. The minivans leave when full so there is often a half hour or so wait for enough customers to arrive. If you are in a hurry you can negotiate a price with the driver to leave immediately.
By Taxi
Taxis coming from Thailand will drop you right at the Thai border post and will often wait 50m up the road for a return fare. If there are no taxis you can hire a minivan to take you to Trat from where you can arrange onward travel.
To / From Kampot – Kep -Vietnam Border
Approx 100 Kms / 125 Kms / 150 Kms
By Minivan / Shared Taxi
Minivans and shared taxis cover the Sihanoukville – Kampot – Kep – Vietnam Border route. Route 3 between Route 4 and Kampot is currently in a poor condition and Route 33 from Kampot to Kep and the Vietnam border is even worse. Prices from Sihanoukville to Kampot are from $ 5.00, to Kep from $ 7.00 and to the border about $ 14.00.
By Taxi
A taxi from Sihanoukville to Kampot will cost $ 30.00 + and a further $ 5.00 to go to Kep. To go to the border expect to pay $ 60.00 +. Do not expect taxis to be waiting for fares at the border when arriving from Vietnam. Onward travel from the border is best arranged before in Ha Tien, Vietnam.
Sihanoukville Helicopter
Although there are limited scheduled flights within the Kingdom it is possible to charter a helicopter to fly to’/from any destination within the Kingdom at your leisure.
The two main operators are Helistar and Helicopters Cambodia.