THE SHORT VERSION
Kampong Thom to Phnom Penh at a glance.
- From
- Kampong Thom កំពង់ធំ
- To
- Phnom Penh ភ្នំពេញ
- Road distance
- About 166 km
- Straight line
- 122 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Kampong Thom
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
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 Kampong Thom
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Kampong Thom from Phnom Penh by road?+
About 166 km by road (122 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Kampong Thom to Phnom Penh take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 min 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 Kampong Thom?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom guide.
Where does the bus from Kampong Thom 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 Kampong Thom 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 Kampong Thom 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.
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