There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem by train, bus, ferry, plane, 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.
Train, bus, ferry
best- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloemferry
32h 18m$119–136Train, bus, ferry via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloemferry
34h 40m$87–145Fly, ferry
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sihanoukville (KOS)plane LPQ - KOS
- Take the ferry from Island Speed Ferry Cambodia Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Samloemferry
21h 40m$498–1,049Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloemferry
38h 16m$121–152Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Chong Kov Sou Bus Station, Siem Reapbus
- Take the busferry from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Koh Rong Sanloembusferry
45h 50m$158–189
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sihanoukville (KOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem is to train and bus and ferry via Bangkok which costs $85 - $150 and takes 34h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem is to fly and ferry which takes 21h 40m and costs $490 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Koh Rong Sanloem via Southern Bus Station Vientiane and Go Ho Travel Siem Reap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 50m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Koh Rong Samloem is 1400 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 32h 18m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 32h 18m to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.
There are 107+ hotels available in Koh Rong Samloem.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia?
There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vientiane station, take the taxi to Southern Bus Station Vientiane, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh, then take the ferry to Koh Rong Samloem. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Koh Rong Samloem via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, MRT สวนจตุจักร;Mrt Chatuchak Park, BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, BTS พญาไท;Bts Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, and Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh in around 34h 40m.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sihanoukville via Siem Reap
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sihanoukville via Suvarnabhumi, Siem Reap
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $69–70
- Book at
- bookaway.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $69–70
- Book at
- bookaway.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Chong Kov Sou Bus Station, Siem Reap
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–71
- Book at
- bookaway.com
- Phone
- +855 15 758 889
- Website
- Sovan Rithy Express
Ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- Sovan Rithy Express
Ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- Sovan Rithy Express
Ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rong Samloem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- Sovan Rithy Express
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