There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Koh Rong by plane, ferry, bus, car, 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, ferry
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sihanoukville (KOS)plane PEN - KOS
- Take the ferry from Sihanouk Ville to Koh Rongferry
6h 2m$393–699Bus, drive, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
- Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rongferry
46h 36m$92–143Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Phnom Penh to Koh Rongbus
39h 30m$114–334Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the ferry from Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh to Koh Rongferry
46h 9m$148–169Bus, ferry, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
- Take the busferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Phnom Penh to Koh Rongbus
2d 2h$155–180
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sihanoukville (KOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Koh Rong is to bus and drive and train and ferry which costs $90 - $150 and takes 46h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Koh Rong is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 2m and costs $390 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Koh Rong. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Rong via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Bangkok and Go Ho Travel Phnom Penh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.
The distance between Penang and Koh Rong is 743 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Koh Rong without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 39h 30m and costs $110 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Penang to Koh Rong, including transfers.
Penang to Koh Rong bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Koh Rong bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Koh Rong is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 5:51 PM in Penang and 4:51 PM in Koh Rong.
Book your Penang to Koh Rong bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Rong, Cambodia?
You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Rong via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Opposite Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, and Go Ho Travel Phnom Penh in around 39h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sihanoukville via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sihanoukville via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–450
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sen
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–13
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $11–15
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $23–25
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 097 8888 950
- [email protected]
- Website
- buvasea.com
Ferry from Sihanouk Ville to Koh Rong
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Schedules at
- buvasea.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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