THE SHORT VERSION
Phnom Penh to Kep at a glance.
- From
- Phnom Penh ភ្នំពេញ
- To
- Kep កែប
- Road distance
- About 165 km
- Straight line
- 145 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Kep to Phnom Penh →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and has direct international buses to Ho Chi Minh City via the Moc Bai–Bavet border. Most cross-border companies run from their own offices in the city.
- Company offices
Cross-border buses leave from operator offices rather than one central terminal.
Arriving in Kep
Kep is spread out along the coast. Arrange a tuk-tuk to your accommodation.
- Kep town stops
Buses stop in town; Kampot is about half an hour away.
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.
- Many Phnom Penh buses continue to Kampot, so check where yours ends.
KEEP GOING
From Kep, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Kep
More buses from Phnom Penh
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Phnom Penh from Kep by road?+
About 165 km by road (145 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Phnom Penh to Kep 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 Phnom Penh?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Phnom Penh include Company offices, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Kep to Phnom Penh?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Kep to Phnom Penh guide.
Where does the bus from Phnom Penh arrive in Kep?+
It depends on the operator. In Kep, services use Kep town stops. Kep is spread out along the coast. Arrange a tuk-tuk to your accommodation.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Kep?+
Kep is spread out along the coast. Arrange a tuk-tuk to your accommodation.
What kind of bus runs from Phnom Penh to Kep?+
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 Phnom Penh to Kep 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 Kep by bus?+
Direct buses from Kep include Kampot, Ha Tien, Sihanoukville, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City and more. See all connections on our Kep 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: Phnom Penh to Kep bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Phnom Penh (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Kep (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →