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Phnom Penh to Kampot by train or bus
Phnom Penh to Kampot
By train: Royal Railway leaves Phnom Penh at 07:00 and reaches Kampot at 10:51 for USD 10. By bus: Giant Ibis leaves at 08:00 and 14:45, about 4 hours, about USD 10 sold online for October 2026; minivans take about 3 hours from about USD 6.
Phnom Penh to Kampot time and price
| Usual way | Morning train, or bus later in the day |
|---|---|
| Typical time | 3 h 51 min by train; about 3 to 4 h by road |
| What it costs | Minivan from about USD 6; train USD 10 |
| Where it arrives | Kampot station; Giant Ibis office on Street 724, opposite Kampot Park |
Leaving Phnom Penh
The train leaves from Phnom Penh's central railway station in Daun Penh. Giant Ibis leaves from its terminal on Street 106 by the Night Market; be there 30 minutes before departure unless you use its free pickup for guests of partner hotels. Minivan companies board at their own offices.
Arriving in Kampot
The train stops at Kampot station. Giant Ibis ends at its office on Street 724, opposite Kampot Park near ABA Bank, where tuk-tuks wait. Minivans stop at their own offices in town.
Luggage, check-in and tickets
Giant Ibis's route page lists 20 kg of luggage and 30 minutes before departure; its general terms say 25 kg and 35 minutes, so go by your ticket. Its direct tickets are non-refundable but can be changed once with 24 hours' notice.
Kampot to Phnom Penh
By bus or train: Giant Ibis leaves Kampot at 08:30, 14:45 and 19:00, about 4 hours to Phnom Penh. The train leaves Kampot at 16:15 and reaches Phnom Penh at 20:39 for USD 10, on the dates checked for October 2026.
Kampot to Phnom Penh time and price
| Usual way | Bus, or the afternoon train |
|---|---|
| Typical time | About 4 h by bus; 4 h 24 min by train |
| What it costs | Train USD 10 |
| Where it departs | Giant Ibis office on Street 724; Kampot station |
Leaving Kampot
Giant Ibis leaves from its office on Street 724, opposite Kampot Park. The train leaves from Kampot station.
Arriving in Phnom Penh
Giant Ibis arrives at Street 106 by the Night Market; the train at the central railway station. For a flight out, Techo International Airport is about 20 km south of the centre.
Before you board
Giant Ibis has Wi-Fi on board, but its route page warns the connection drops out in rural areas.
About four hours by rail or road
Kampot is about 150 km south of Phnom Penh, about four hours by train or bus. Cambodia's passenger trains run on just two lines, and this is one of them: the train leaves early, takes 3 hours 51 minutes and costs a flat USD 10.
Buses give you more times of day. Giant Ibis runs two or three a day each way by its timetable, and minivans were the quickest and cheapest on sale.
For seats, sleepers and vans, see the bus guide; for the railway's stations and tickets, the train guide.
Phnom Penh to Kampot train and bus times
Royal Railway, for October 2026:
- Phnom Penh to Kampot: 07:00, arriving 10:51
- Kampot to Phnom Penh: 16:15, arriving 20:39
Giant Ibis (operator timetable):
- Phnom Penh to Kampot: 08:00, 14:45
- Kampot to Phnom Penh: 08:30, 14:45, 19:00
Online sale times can differ from the operator's timetable on a given date; the time on your ticket is the one that counts.
Train, bus and minivan prices to Kampot
For October 2026, one adult:
- Minivan (Kimseng): about USD 6 online
- Train: USD 10
- Giant Ibis: about USD 10 online
Prices change with the date and the seat, so check yours when you book.
Kep, the islands and Vietnam from Kampot
For Kep, Giant Ibis also runs Phnom Penh to Kep direct (08:00 and 14:45; back 07:30 and 13:45). The Kampot guide covers Kep, getting around and the onward routes.
The railway continues west to Sihanoukville for the island ferries; see Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. For Vietnam, the Cambodia–Vietnam border guide covers the crossings, and Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City the main road route.
Phnom Penh to Kampot: what people ask
Is there a train from Phnom Penh to Kampot?
Yes. Royal Railway's 07:00 train reaches Kampot at 10:51 for USD 10; the return leaves Kampot at 16:15, on the dates checked for October 2026.
How long is the bus from Phnom Penh to Kampot?
About 4 hours on Giant Ibis and about 3 hours by minivan, for October 2026.
How much is the bus from Phnom Penh to Kampot?
Minivans from about USD 6 and Giant Ibis about USD 10, sold online for October 2026. The train costs USD 10.
Train or bus to Kampot?
The train if the 07:00 departure suits you: a similar time at a fixed USD 10. The bus or minivan for any other time of day.
Where does the Giant Ibis bus stop in Kampot?
At its office on Street 724, opposite Kampot Park near ABA Bank. In Phnom Penh it leaves from Street 106 by the Night Market.