There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh by plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane USM - KTI
5h 14m$202–341Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
28h 13m$62–82Ferry, bus via Bangkok
- Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
26h 4m$77–98Bus
- Take the bus from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officebus Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
26h 4m$73–94Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
- Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phnom Penhbus
28h 12m$84Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkokbusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus
- Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Sakura Avenue Phnom Penhbus
28h 39m$71–168
Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh is to bus and train which costs $60 - $85 and takes 28h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $200 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh. However, there are services departing from Bangrak Seatran Pier and arriving at Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express via Khok Wua Intersection and Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Phnom Penh is 600 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh without a car is to ferry and bus via Bangkok which takes 26h 4m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh, including transfers.
Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Bangrak Seatran Pier station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $200 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 26h 4m.
Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Boonsiri Khao San office station.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Phnom Penh bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
Bangkok Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, and four other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phnom Penh (KTI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express via Boonsiri Khao San office, Khok Wua Intersection, Ratchathewi District Office, and Bangkok in around 26h 4m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–18
- Phone
- (+855) 81 911 911
- [email protected]
- Website
- vireakbuntham.com
Bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San office
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San office
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
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