How to Get From Phnom Penh to Kep
Tiny, tranquil Kep — famous for its pepper-crab market and faded French-era villas — is about 162 km south of Phnom Penh, just beyond Kampot. Most services run via Kampot, and many travellers combine the two.
Our Recommendation
Take a direct minivan if available, or ride to Kampot (more frequent) and hop the 25 km to Kep. A private taxi is easy for groups.
🚀 All Transport Options
🚐 Shared Minivan
Duration
3.5–4 hours
Cost
$8–$12
Frequency
Daily departures
Direct vans run daily; others go via Kampot. The most frequent budget option.
Insider Tips
- •Confirm whether it is direct or via Kampot
- •Per-person pricing
- •Book ahead on weekends
🚌 Bus
Duration
4–4.5 hours
Cost
$7–$10
Frequency
Daily
Coaches usually route through Kampot before Kep. More comfortable than a van for the distance.
Insider Tips
- •Ask if Kep is the final stop
- •One rest stop en route
🚐 Private Taxi
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Cost
$55–$75
Frequency
On demand
Door-to-door and easy to combine with a Kampot stop. Best value for 3–4 people.
Insider Tips
- •Combine with Kampot pepper farms
- •Per-vehicle price
- •Agree fare before leaving
📊 Quick Comparison
| Option | Duration | Cost | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚐 Shared Minivan | 3.5–4 hours | $8–$12 | moderate |
| 🚌 Bus | 4–4.5 hours | $7–$10 | moderate |
| 🚐 Private Taxi | 3–3.5 hours | $55–$75 | comfortable |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kep easy to reach from Phnom Penh?
Yes — daily minivans and buses run the 162 km, though many route via Kampot. Allow 3.5–4.5 hours.
Should I visit Kampot and Kep together?
Absolutely — they are only 25 km apart, so most travellers pair them into one southern-coast trip.
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