How to travel from Kam Pot to Phu Quoc

November 05, 2021 - 2994 views

Kam Pot and Phu Quoc are 2 famous tourist attractions in Vietnam and Cambodia. They are close to each other, so many people travel between them. If you are already in Kampot and find your own way to travel to Phu Quoc, this article can help. It includes useful information for your travel from Kam Pot to Phu Quoc.

Kam Pot is located in the Southwest of Cambodia, which offers several attractions including pre-Angkorian ruins and caves, jungle trekking, bicycling tours, river cruises, island trips, fishing trips, isolated beaches, pepper plantations, bamboo train rides, and some beautiful rural countryside.

Phu Quoc island, situated roughly 40 kilometers away from the south coast of Vietnam, is an emerald island where modernity meets tranquility. The island has untouched nature and pristine coastline making it a premier vacation destination for wanderlusts to discover

The travel distance from Kampot to Phu Quoc Island is about 90 km by bus & boat via Ha Tien in Vietnam. This means you need to catch a bus from Kampot in Cambodia to Ha Tien in Vietnam, then take a ferry from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc.

Kam Pot to Phu Quoc

Bus & ferry from Kam pot to Phu Quoc

Bus & ferry from Kam pot to Phu Quoc

 

Bus from Kampot to Ha Tien

The distance from Kam Pot to Ha Tien is 50 km, and you need to travel one hour by bus. The price for a bus from Kam Pot to Ha Tien is around 10 USD per person. It can be 16, 24, 35, 45 seat cars with air conditioners. The bus company can pick up you from the hotel in Kampot for the transfer. Please note that the bus will pick up other customers at other hotels, so you may need to wait about 30 minutes for the pickup.

Bus providers Departure time Price (USD)
Anny Tours 10:00, 13:00, 14:30 $8
Ha Tien Mekong Travel  09:00, 14:00 $11
Viet Cam Thai Travel    $10
Cam Ha Tien Travel 08:30, 10:30, 15:30 $8

 Note:

  • Please inform the pickup and drop off point in Ha Tien/Kampot when booking the bus ticket
  • The bus company can help with the immigration procedures. The fee is about 100.000 VND per person.
  • The departure time can be changed depending on the weather situation.
  • Guests who are far from the center will need to wait a bit longer to be picked up, especially on holidays.
  • On public holidays, you should book the bus early in advance. On holidays, the bus can be crowded, so the ride can be long time.

Bus from Kampot to Ha Tien

 

Ferry from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc

The distance from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc is 45 km, you only need one hour to travel by ferry or boat. Ha Tien port is located 3 km from the center of Ha Tien town, while Phu Quoc port is located near Bai Vong. You can choose Superdong, Ngoc Thanh Express, or Phu Quoc Express.

Schedules

Ferry Company

Schedule

Duration

Price (VND)

Phu Quoc Express

06:00-07:30; 07:45-09:15; 09:45-11:15; 11:45-13:15; 13:45-15:15

1h 30min

250,000 

Superdong

07:35-08:50; 09:40-10:55; 11:45-15:00

1h 15m

230,000 

Ngoc Thanh Express

07:45-09:00; 12:30-13:45

1h 15m

215,000

Note:

  • You need to buy tickets before departure time, keep the tickets carefully
  • Your luggage should be packed properly. It should not be smelly or dirty. Take care of your luggage to avoid loss or damage.
  • Sit in your correct seat number.
  • It is forbidden to get out of the boat compartment, passengers are only allowed to travel in the cabin to avoid accidents.
  • Vessels at Ha Tien ferry are entitled to cancel, change the train time in case of bad weather, technical problems.
  • You should be there 30 minutes before train time.
  • Tickets for Ha Tien ferry to Phu Quoc are nonrefundable and only valid according to the date and time indicated on the ticket.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in the ferry cabin.
  • When purchasing tickets, you will need to show identification.

Ferry from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc

Local tips to travel from Kam pot to Phu Quoc.

  • Most nationalities need to apply for a visa before entering Vietnam. You will need to get a visa in advance, then pay $25 at a land border. You can ask the help from a travel consultant in Cambodia. You must check the visa requirements before you go to make sure you sort out a visa if you need one.
  • During high season the border crossing can take hours as buses and mini-buses all arrive at the same time and they have too many passports to process. So you should consider the time when booking the ferry to get to Phu Quoc

Your travel from Kam Pot to Phu Quoc would be much easier with the above tips and experience. These are two beautiful places in Southeast Asia, so do not miss them when you have a chance. If you need any help to arrange the transfer, tours in these two places, do not hesitate to contact us. 

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21/04/2022

Dear Best Price Travel, I would like to visit Phu Quoc from Phnom Penh by Bus. Do you have any recommend?

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21/04/2022
@Moyheang:

Sory we dont have any bus trip from Phnom Penh to Phu Quoc. You should book a flight or bus to Saigon and another connect flight to Phu Quoc.

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