How to Get From Battambang to Kep
Bus · Indirect Bus · Flight
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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 450 kilometre (280 miles) distance from Battambang to Kep. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Kep as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
Written by Maarten
Founder & Trip Planning Expert
Last updated 2 months ago
What are the 3 ways to travel from Battambang to Kep?
There are three ways to travel the 450 km distance from Battambang to Kep. You can choose between the bus, indirect bus, and flight.
The journey takes between 7h 30m–12h 30m and the quickest way is by indirect bus (7h 30m). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by indirect bus with tickets starting at 77,000 KHR ($19).
12h 30m - 13h 30m
116,000 KHR ($29)
7h 30m - 11h
77,000 KHR ($19)
7h 40m
900,000 KHR ($225)
Battambang to Kep by Bus
The bus is an affordable way to get from Battambang to Kep. Bus fares start from 116,000 KHR ($29), but note that this is a long journey and travel time takes around 12h 30m - 13h 30m.
Only one company runs direct buses on this route – Saly VIP. It operates three night sleeper buses every day, all arriving around noon. This is great if you want to save on a night’s accommodation and make the most of your day when you arrive.
Bus schedule from Battambang to Kep
Battambang to Kep by Indirect Bus
If you don’t mind taking two buses, you could go to Phnom Penh first before catching another bus to Kep. The journey takes 7h 30m - 11h, excluding transfers.
This option also gives you the chance to rest in Phnom Penh or even stay a night and do some sightseeing.
Total bus fares start from 77,000 KHR ($19).
Step 1: Battambang to Phnom Penh
There are several buses operating between Battambang and Phnom Penh, but we recommend travelling with Giant Ibis or Airbus. They offer morning departures and generally receive better reviews than others.
Cambolink21 Express is also a good company to travel with.
Bus fares start from 34,000 KHR ($8.50), and travel time takes between 4h - 6h 15m.
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Step 2: Phnom Penh to Kep
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You’ll find more details about this part of the journey on our Phnom Penh to Kep guide.
Battambang to Kep by Flight
The fastest way to travel from Battambang to Kep is by flight. But keep in mind that Siem Reap International Airport is the closest airport to Battambang. You’ll first need to travel to Siem Reap for 3.5 hours, then catch a flight to Sihanoukville. From Sihanoukville Airport, you can hire a taxi for another 3 hours to reach Kep.
The total journey takes around 7h 40m, and prices start from 900,000 KHR ($225).
Step 1: Battambang to Siem Reap Airport by Taxi
You can hire a taxi for 281,000 KHR ($70) from Battambang to Siem Reap Airport. The ride takes around 3.5 hours.
Booking online costs more — around 506,000 KHR ($125) — but that gets you an SUV, which is ideal if you're travelling with extra luggage or in a small group.
Step 2: Siem Reap to Sihanoukville by Flight
Air Cambodia operates flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville.
One-way flight tickets start at 418,000 KHR ($105), and travel time takes about 1h 10m.
Step 3: Sihanoukville Airport to Kep by Taxi
From Sihanoukville International Airport, taxi fares to Kep are around 201,000 KHR ($50) if you find one on your own. But note that taxi drivers will likely insist on a higher rate, so be ready to negotiate.
If you’d rather skip the hassle, you can book a taxi online using the button below. Fares start at 265,000 KHR ($66).
TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.
Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Battambang to Kep. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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