How to get from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem?
Buy your ticket at DuckFerries. Ride the free shuttle to the boarding zone. Board the fast yet comfortable boat. Arrive at your destination. It’s that simple.
It is also strongly advised that you are aware of exactly where you wish to go to since, in Koh Rong, there are 28 beaches with four villages and taking the wrong speed ferry might land you in an area that is quite a distance from where you need to be. The only option thereafter would be a traditional Cambodian fishing boat called a Longtail to get to your destination which would also cost extra.
Koh Toch Village
Koh Toch is the main village in Koh Rong and seems to be the main drop off point for most travelers.
Booking with DuckFerries will eliminate all the worry of ending up stranded will drop you off at the dock closest to where you need to be.
Hotel Shuttles
Having partnered up with tested and reliable speed ferry companies, many also offer hotel shuttles to the Sihanoukville’s Serendipity Pier, where most speed ferries and boats depart. Depending on the weather conditions, the other pier that would be used is Sihanoukville’s Royal Pier. The companies that do offer shuttle service are normally free of charge.
Please make sure that you take into consideration the times of departure for your speed boat departing from the pier.
Sok Sun Beach - Koh Rong
Sihanouk City
Serendipity Pier - Sihanouk
Heading to Koh Rong?
As we mentioned earlier that when traveling to Koh Rong, one would have to be very clear about which location you will be headed. Having said that, the most popular destination will be the Village of Koh Toch with the Sok San Village followed as the next most popular choice.
There are speed boats organized by various companies as well as slower boat options however, these do take some time to arrive and the scheduling changes are erratic so when using them one would have to be diligent.
Koh Rong Sanloem
The nature and capacity of the boats vary from 50 occupants to as large as 150 pax. And the comfort of the trip and speed will depend on the size and occupancy, as well as weather conditions. Meaning that the larger the boats the smoother the ride as the smaller boats can quite “bumpy”.
The slower options are boats that transport the locals and supplies which are cheaper however, take much longer and not always as comfortable. The average time for the ferries is approximately 45 minutes on average. The “Slow Boat” option which may be cheaper, usually takes between 2 to 3 hours depending on the weather.
The average pricing for the Ferries is $22 for a return per person and $12 one way. Some boats do charge more however they have air conditioning as well as lunch etc.
The timing of departure will also depend on the Speed Boat company you choose to travel with. Booking should be done online, check all available ferry schedules right here on DuckFerries.com
Island Speed Ferry
Private boat ride
GTVC speedboat
Speed boats to Koh Rong
Speed Ferry Cambodia fast boat schedule:
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Koh Toch): Departure Times: 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Koh Rong (Koh Toch) to Sihanoukville:
Departure Times: 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
Supply boat (Slow Boat Option) schedule:
Sihanoukville (port) to Koh Rong (Koh Toch):
Departure Times: 3 p.m.
Koh Rong (Koh Toch) to Sihanoukville (port):
Departure Times: 9 a.m.
Buva Sea boat schedule (Koh Toch):
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Koh Toch area):
Departure Times: 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm.
Koh Rong (Koh Toch) to Sihanoukville:
Departure Times: 7am, 8:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 2pm, 3pm and 4:15pm.
GTVC speedboat schedule:
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Koh Toch):
Departure Times: 8am, 11am, 2pm and 4pm.
Koh Rong (Koh Toch) to Sihanoukville:
Departure Times: 9:20 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3:25 p.m., and 4:45 p.m.
Heading from Sihanoukville to the Beaches?
Since you would have to have a specific destination in mind to travel to, please take a moment to choose the destination as there are boats leaving from Sihanoukville. The times, prices and length of the trip vary accordingly.
Buva Sea Boats operate from Sihanoukville to Sok San on a daily basis. The pricing is $10 return and the journey will take approximately 40 minutes.
Buva Sea boat schedule (Sok San):
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Sok San): 1 p.m.
Koh Rong (Sok San) to Sihanoukville: 1 p.m.
Speed Ferry Cambodia departs from Koh Rong twice daily and charges $8 one way. There are however, no return times as there are many taxi boats that will be able to take you back to Koh Toch from Sok San.
Speed Ferry Cambodia schedule to Sok San:
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Sok San):
Departure Times: 1pm, 4pm.
Snorkeling at Koh Rong
Koh Toch - Koh Rong
Mad Monkey - Koh Rong
The Cambodia Island Speed Ferry does offer a speed boat service that goes between Koh Toch and Sok San while also connecting to the ferries that will take you to the mainland of Cambodia. This will cost $27 as well add approximately 40 minutes to your journey.
Cambodia Island Speed Ferry fast boat schedule:
Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (Sok San):
Departure Times: 9am, 12pm and 3pm.
Koh Rong (Sok San) to Sihanoukville:
Departure Times: 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm.
Want to keep things private?
Hiring a “Private” boat to Koh Rong is not uncommon and even though it is not as fast as a speed boat, it is your own. The local Cambodia Longtail Fishing boats do travel to Koh Rong depending on the weather. The prices do vary and can be anything from $100 to $150. The journey would take between 2 to 3 hours as this is the slower option with as many as 15 occupants. There are smaller options with an occupancy of 8 persons and the price would be approximately $80 as you would make this deal directly with the fisherman. Getting back to the mainland after would be about the same.
Beach action Otres beach
Once in Koh Rong, want to get around?
Getting around would be by the daily shuttle boats as the motor options on the island can be as much as $20 one way. The times and options are as follows:
Daily shuttle boat times and pricing:
Koh Toch To Sok San Beach:
Departure Times: 1pm, 3pm.
$6 per person
Sok San Beach to Koh Toch:
Departure Times: 6:30 pm
$5 per person (this would also include a plankton swim)
Koh Toch to Sok San Village:
Departure Times: 1 pm and 3 pm
$7 per person
Suns of Beaches:
Departure Time: 12pm
$5 per person
Coconut Beach:
Departure Time: 12pm
$5 per person
