Kampot to Koh Rong Ferry Services

Last updated: 17th March, 2026: Article updated to reflect the additional ferry service by GTVC.

Buva Sea Kampot to Koh Rong Direct Ferry Prices & Times

TL;DR:

• Buva Sea direct ferry from Kampot launched on 6th March (islands > Kampot) and March 7 (Kampot > islands)
• Serves Koh Sdach, Koh Rong & Koh Rong Sanloem
• $23.75 one way
• 2h 15m journey
• No Sihanoukville transfer needed
• GTVC ferry from Kampot to Koh Rong $15 one way

You've probably heard about Sihanoukville and why many travellers choose to skip it right? It is still worth a visit if you have time, especially for the beach; but if you're strapped for time, departing from Kampot is perfect for most travellers.

It's quick, just as affordable as going from Sihanoukville, and a lot less hassle as there is no bus transfer needed. The terminal and facilities at Kampot are newer, the town itself is worth a day or two, and now with two ferry operators to choose from, you have genuine flexibility on price and timing. A tuk-tuk to the terminal won't set you back much, and as both services grow we'd expect hostels and hotels to start offering pick-ups and shuttle services before long.

Buva Sea: Direct Ferry from Kampot

In a Facebook post from Buva Sea Cambodia, it was officially confirmed that the direct ferry from Kampot to Koh Sdach, Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem resumed from the islands to Kampot on 6th March, with services from Kampot to the islands beginning on 7th March. The high-speed catamaran was due to launch earlier but was delayed due to a combination of regional border tensions and low visitor numbers. A one-way ticket from Kampot to Koh Rong costs $23.75, and the journey on the high-speed catamaran takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Buva Sea Departure Times

Kampot → Islands (from 7th March 2026)

DepartureRoute

8:30am

Kampot → Koh Rong Sanloem → Koh Sdach → Koh Rong

Islands → Kampot (from 6th March 2026)

DepartureRoute

12:30pm

Koh Sdach → Kampot

1:30pm

Koh Rong → Kampot

1:45pm

Koh Rong Sanloem → Kampot

Times are subject to change — confirm directly with Buva Sea before travel. Book on VET Express or RedBus's website. (Check the new user deals for ferry)

GTVC: New Ferry Service from Kampot

GTVC has also launched a direct ferry service connecting Kampot to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem. At $15 one way, it's the more budget-friendly option of the two.

GTVC Departure Times

Kampot → Koh Rong Sanloem → Koh Rong

DepartureRoute

9:30am

Kampot → Koh Rong Sanloem → Koh Rong

Koh Rong → Koh Rong Sanloem → Kampot

DepartureRoute

1:00pm

Leaves Koh Rong (Long Set Beach)

1:15pm

Leaves Koh Rong Sanloem

1:45pm

Arrives Kampot

Times are subject to change — confirm directly with GTVC before travel. Book at GTVC or RedBus

A Comparison Buva Sea vs GTVC:

Price:

Buva Sea $23.75 one way

GTVC: $15 one way

Journey time:

Buva Sea: 2h 15m

GTVC: TBC

Islands served

Buva Sea: Koh Sdach, Koh Rong, Koh Rong Sanloem

GTVC: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Sanloem

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