- Must visit
National Museum of Cambodia
Cambodia's main archaeology museum, displaying Khmer sculpture and Angkor-era masterpieces in a landmark terracotta building.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 22 buses from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh, including 22 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 55m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VET Airbus Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Vireak Buntham Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Minivan | 7:00 AM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | 8:00 AM Kampong Cham | 3h14 | 11:14 AM Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភនពញ, មជឈមណឌលជតគពរមត នងទរក) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 8:00 AM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 9:00 AM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 9:30 AM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 11:30 AM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 1:30 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | 12:30 PM Kampong Cham | 3h14 | 3:44 PM Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភនពញ, មជឈមណឌលជតគពរមត នងទរក) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 12:45 PM Kampong Cham | 1h55 | 2:40 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | 1:15 PM Kampong Cham | 3h14 | 4:29 PM Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភនពញ, មជឈមណឌលជតគពរមត នងទរក) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 1:15 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 3:15 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 2:00 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 3:00 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | 3:30 PM Kampong Cham | 3h14 | 6:44 PM Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភនពញ, មជឈមណឌលជតគពរមត នងទរក) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 4:00 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 4:30 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 6:30 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 6:00 PM Kampong Cham | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 6:15 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 8:15 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIRAK BUNTHAM EXPRESS | 6:15 PM Kampong Cham | 3h14 | 9:29 PM Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភនពញ, មជឈមណឌលជតគពរមត នងទរក) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 6:30 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 7:15 PM Kampong Cham | 2h00 | 9:15 PM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minivan | 9:30 PM Kampong Cham | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Phnom Penh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Cambodia's main archaeology museum, displaying Khmer sculpture and Angkor-era masterpieces in a landmark terracotta building.
Leading contemporary art space supporting Cambodian artists through exhibitions and public programs. A strong stop for current local culture.
Professional photography center with exhibitions and archives highlighting Cambodia and Southeast Asia through documentary images.
Lively riverfront promenade for walking, people-watching, and views of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong. Best early morning or evening.
Central boulevard and green park around the Independence Monument. Popular for strolls, photos, and seeing Phnom Penh's civic heart.
Large urban park near the river with lawns, fountains, and skyline views. A pleasant local favorite for evening walks and photos.
A fragrant noodle soup with pork broth, rice noodles, herbs, and lime. A classic Cambodian breakfast widely eaten in Phnom Penh.
Stir-fried rice noodles with beef or seafood, soy sauce, greens, and egg. A popular street and home dish with Chinese Cambodian roots.
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with herbs, lettuce, noodles, and pork or shrimp. Light, cool, and common as a snack or starter.
Stylish restaurant focused on Cambodian ingredients and contemporary local cooking. Popular for inventive dishes and a calm dining room.
Established social enterprise restaurant serving Cambodian cuisine with a training mission. Comfortable atmosphere and dependable local dishes.
Elegant Cambodian fine dining known for refined local recipes in a restored villa. Ideal for tasting traditional flavors in a polished setting.
Budget-friendly for Southeast Asia: low-cost meals, cheap tuk-tuks, and many affordable hotels keep daily tourist costs relatively low.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Round up for taxis, leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge, and small change is fine at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phnom Penh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh buses use the Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) station pair. Use this guide to compare Kampong Cham and Phnom Penh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kampong Cham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available in waiting area. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Kampong Cham.
Available at Kampong Cham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kampong Cham: Wheelchair accessible entrances.
Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) is 2 km from Phnom Penh city centre. Public transport options include:
Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Small local food vendors nearby
ATMs are several ATMs within walking distance.
Available at Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក): Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phnom Penh, National Maternal and Child Health Center (ភ្នំពេញ, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលជាតិគាំពារមាតា និងទារក): Ground-level access.
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