Planning a Trip to Koh Rong
Koh Rong is now firmly on the backpacker trail for Cambodia, which thankfully makes planning a trip to the island much easier in 2022 than when I first visited in 2016.
How to get to Sihanoukville
To get to Koh Rong, you must take the ferry from Sihanoukville. Sihanoukville has an airport that serves both domestic and international flights (currently not international due to COVID 2022).
From Phnom Penh you can take the bus or train but, as the train only runs once a day, the bus is more convenient.
💰 $13+
From Kampot, there are no bus links (I believe due to construction on the route) so you will need to organize a private car/minivan through your accommodation. Karma Traders* in Kampot helped us to organize a shared car for $45.
For travelling from other destinations in Cambodia, check out Baolau*, a search engine that compares all travel options to find the best for you.
How to get to Koh Rong Island
There are five ferry companies operating the route from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong, so finding a time that suits you is no challenge.
💰 Approx. $25 return
⏰ 45 mins
📍 You can book the ferry in person at Sihanoukville Port Autonomous, or pre-book your ferry using Camboticket.