Town, Cambodia
Getting around Kampot
How to get around Kampot
The old town is walkable; use a tuk-tuk or scooter for pepper farms, Kep and Bokor. Buses and vans link Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Kep.
Ways to get around Kampot
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | About $2–5 in town; $15–25 for a day trip | Agree the fare first; day hire for Bokor or Kep |
| Bus or van from Phnom Penh | About $6–10 | About 3–4 h; frequent departures |
| Bicycle or scooter | About $1–2 / $5–10 a day | Flat roads, good for rural loops; wear a helmet |
Taxis in Kampot
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Tuk-tuks wait by the old market; agree the fare first. Guesthouses can arrange vans to Kep or Phnom Penh.
Arriving in Kampot
Via Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville (KTI)
Bus or van from Phnom Penh about 3–4 h, $6–10; Sihanoukville about 1.5–2 h, $5–8. Phnom Penh flights land at KTI.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals at about $5–10 a day; roads are quiet but police check licences and helmets, and unlit rural roads are risky at night.
- Driving: on the right. Bring a 1949 IDP plus your licence for cars and bikes over 125cc; long stays need a Cambodian licence.
- Onward travel in Cambodia: Buses and minivans link Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot and Sihanoukville. Phnom Penh flights now use Techo International (KTI). Overland to Thailand is closed.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kampot?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Tuk-tuks wait by the old market; agree the fare first. Guesthouses can arrange vans to Kep or Phnom Penh.
What's the best way to get around Kampot?
The old town is walkable; use a tuk-tuk or scooter for pepper farms, Kep and Bokor. Buses and vans link Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Kep.
How do I get from the airport to Kampot?
Bus or van from Phnom Penh about 3–4 h, $6–10; Sihanoukville about 1.5–2 h, $5–8. Phnom Penh flights land at KTI.
Is Kampot walkable?
Walkable center.
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