Getting around Kep — motorbike, taxi and link to Kampot
Transport in Kep — motorbike and bicycle for daily life, link to Kampot (30 min), buses to Phnom Penh via Kampot, boats to Koh Tonsay.
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In 3 bullets
- Very compact town: bicycle or motorbike are the best ways to get around for daily life in Kep.
- Kampot (25 km, 30 min): the go-to town for banks, supermarkets, buses and medical care.
- Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island): 20 min by boat from the pier — a must-do day trip.
Local transport
Bicycle
Kep is very small and flat — a bicycle is ideal for residents. Most points of interest (beach, crab market, park) are reachable by bike in 10–15 min from the centre.
- Rental: 2–4 USD/day at hotels and guesthouses.
- Second-hand purchase via Kampot Facebook groups: 30–80 USD.
Motorbike and scooter
Useful for long-term residents, especially for frequent trips to Kampot. Second-hand scooter: 400–800 USD. Cambodian licence required.
Tuk-tuks
Rare in Kep. A few tuk-tuks are available in town — book via hotels or directly.
Kep — Kampot link (30 min)
The Kep–Kampot journey is the most frequent for residents:
- Moto-taxi or shared taxi: 5–8 USD one way from the centre of Kep.
- Own motorbike: National Road 33, 25 km in good condition.
- No direct Kep–Kampot bus service.
Buses to Phnom Penh
No direct bus from Kep. Take a taxi to Kampot (30 min), then the bus from Kampot:
| Destination | Total duration | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh | ~4h | 12–18 USD | Taxi Kep→Kampot + Giant Ibis bus from Kampot |
| Sihanoukville | ~2h30 | 10–15 USD | Taxi Kep→Kampot + bus from Kampot |
| Siem Reap | ~7h | 18–25 USD | Via Phnom Penh |
Kep has no bus terminal of its own — all buses depart from Kampot.
Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island)
Accessible from Kep pier:
- Duration: 20–25 min by boat.
- Price: ~5 USD one way, ~8 USD return.
- Timetable: regular departures from 8am to 4pm in high season. Less frequent during the rainy season.
- Activities: quiet beach, hammocks, snorkelling, overnight stay possible (bungalows with no mains electricity).
FAQ
Is there an airport near Kep?
No airport in Kep. The nearest is Sihanoukville Airport (KOS), 2h30 by car. Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) remains the reference for international flights (3–4h).
Does PassApp work in Kep?
Very few PassApp drivers available in Kep. Prefer local moto-taxis or taxis from Kampot for trips to other towns.
Can you rent a car in Kep?
No car rental agency in Kep. Cars with driver can be booked through hotels or Kampot agencies (30 min) for day trips or airport transfers.
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Every fact in this guide comes from official documents or government sites. An access date is recorded for each source.