Trajet de Kep (Cambodge) à Can Tho (Vietnam)
by ValentineLm
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
Je me permet de créer une nouvelle discussion n'ayant pas trouvé réponse à ma question dans les précédentes.
Nous sommes actuellement à Kep au Cambodge et souhaitons nous rendre à Can Tho au Vietnam par la route via Ha Tien dans quelques jours. Cependant, ce trajet semble être un casse-tête pour tous ceux qui l'ont fait et je souhaiterais savoir si quelqu'un ici avait fait ce trajet? Nous hésitons entre passer par une agence pour faire le trajet depuis Kep pu bien prendre un tuk tuk jusqu'à la frontière, puis un moto taxi jusqu'à Ha Tien et enfin un bus pour Can Tho. Quelle est la meilleure solution? Avez vous des agences à Kep à recommander pour ce trajet? Notre guesthouse propose Anny Tours & Travel mais les commentaires sont plutôt mauvais.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Val & Fran
Val Lm
Bonjour Valentine,
C'est vrai que les chauffeurs de cette compagnie sont très speeds et surement un tantinet kamikazes 😉, mais bon nous sommes toujours en vie et reprendrons cette compagnie début février. (Kep - Sihanoukville)
Pour le trajet deux solutions : Kep - Hà Tiên puis Hà Tiên - Rach Gia via Long Xuyên et enfin Can Tho.
Ou : Hà Tiên - Châu Dôc via Long Xuyên puis Can Tho.
Vous pouvez négocier un tuk tuk jusqu'à la frontière et même le prolongement jusqu'à Hà Tiên ce que nous avons dejà fait.
Prévoir du temps et de la patience pour le passage de la frontière en souhaitant que vous ne passiez cette dernière pendant la sieste du chef douanier. En ce cas il vous faudra attendre son réveil difficile...
Bon voyage.
Bien cordialement.
C'est vrai que les chauffeurs de cette compagnie sont très speeds et surement un tantinet kamikazes 😉, mais bon nous sommes toujours en vie et reprendrons cette compagnie début février. (Kep - Sihanoukville)
Pour le trajet deux solutions : Kep - Hà Tiên puis Hà Tiên - Rach Gia via Long Xuyên et enfin Can Tho.
Ou : Hà Tiên - Châu Dôc via Long Xuyên puis Can Tho.
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Prévoir du temps et de la patience pour le passage de la frontière en souhaitant que vous ne passiez cette dernière pendant la sieste du chef douanier. En ce cas il vous faudra attendre son réveil difficile...
Bon voyage.
Bien cordialement.
La musique est le seul plaisir sensuel sans vice.
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joël
bjr
de kep pour rejoindre ha tien prenez un billet tout compris au depart de kep , sino le tuk tuk va vous laisser a la frontier et ensuite il vous faudra negocier ferme avec les xe om present coté viet , si l'agence qu'on vous propose a kep ne vous convien pas allez a kampot vous aurez plus de choix je pense
sinon y'a un bar tenu par des frenchhie qui s'appele je crois le baraka sur le marché au crabe ils pourront peut etre vous renseigner , a kep je connais une française qui y vie depuis peu elle se surnomme mumu elle a une soixantaine d'année tres sympa et c'est une bourlingueuse nul doute qu'elle pourra vous renseigner (si vous la croisez dite lui que c'est charlot de phu quoc qui vous envoi) c'est une folle de natation donc rappochez vous de la mer pour la croiser (je crois qu'elle habite vers la place où les bus s'arrete a coté de la plage) doncvous allez jusqu'a ha tien par une agence et ensuite gare rooutiere de ha tien https://vexere.com/en-US ce lien est un site qui regroupe tous les depart de bus au vietnam
il faut environ 4 a 5h00 pour aller de hatien a can tho
il n'y a rien de vraiment galere sauf quand vous avez dans le groupe du bus lors du passage a la frontiere un mec qui a pas son visa ou qui est pas en regle ou qui refuse de payer le soit disant controle sanitaire dde 1 dollars oui c'est un bacchih de 1 dollars , mais bon c comme ça donc lorsqu'il y a un coco comme ça dans le groupe oui ça peu etre galere cat le bus attend que les problemes se reglent pour partir
voili voilou
Re-bonjour à tous.
Merci pour vos précieux conseils. Finalement, voila ce que nous avons fait:
Nous sommes partis à 7h de Kep en tuk tuk (12$ mais de meilleurs négociateurs auraient sûrement pû l'avoir pour 10$). Arrivée vers 7h40 à la frontière que nous avons passée en un clin d'oeil, celle-ci étant absolument déserte à cette heure-là. Nous n'avons vu aucun "health check", cela commence sans doute à l'arrivée des bus de touristes en fin de matinée... la belle affaire! Nous avons ensuite pris 2 moto taxis (3$ chacun) pour la gare de bus de Ha Tien où nous avons pu avoir (in extremis!) un bus direct pour Can Tho (6$ chacun). Je crois qu'il y a 2 bus par jour, le suivant en début d'après-midi. Au final, nous sommes arrivés à destination à 13h30.
Je recommanderais à quiconque souhaite faire ce trajet de partir plutôt vers 6h30 afin d'avoir le temps de prendre ses tickets de bus. Le moto-taxi savait que nous allions à Can Tho, il a donc arrêté le bus qui quittait la station pour que nous sautions dedans. Nous avons payé à bord mais il est possible que nous ayons payé un peu plus que la normale.
Au final ce trajet nous aura coûté 30$ pour 2, alors que Anny Tours & Travel le propose à 16$ pp avec un départ à 10h30 et arrivée à 17h30 (mais réellement, selon différents avis à 19h30). Nous avons donc économisé 2h30 et 2$ chacun (3$ avec le health check), et avons pû profiter de l'après-midi à Can Tho :)
Bonne journée à tous,
Val & Fran
Val Lm
Je suis d'accord prend un billet tous compris dans ton hôtel. 1 ou 2 jours avant ton départ.
Le matin après ton petit déj ils viennent te chercher à ton hôtel jusqu'au centre ville avec une navette. 30 minutes d'attente ensuite route pour la frontière " Ha Tien" Passage de la frontière en groupe . Puis le groupe est divisé en petit groupe suivant les destinations.1 ou 2 h d'attente Tu as le temps de manger . Nous aussi c'était Can Tho . Arrivée au terminal de bus à Can Tho reste à prendre un taxi ou autre moyen de transport pour ta guesthouse prés de la rivière . Nous sommes arrivée le soir.
Très bon accueil .Le matin à 4 h nous partons pour 6 h de bateau découvrir les marchés et la ville
Magnifique souvenir.
Dominique
Bonjour,
Je suis un peu surpris de voir que cela a l'air compliqué. Je suis actuellement à Kâmpôt et il y a des bus qui proposent KAMPOT - CAN THO , pour 14 dollars, est ce que c'est bon ou bien il faut se débrouiller seul ? je n'ai pas le sentiment d'une arnarque.
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam.
Merci
Je suis un peu surpris de voir que cela a l'air compliqué. Je suis actuellement à Kâmpôt et il y a des bus qui proposent KAMPOT - CAN THO , pour 14 dollars, est ce que c'est bon ou bien il faut se débrouiller seul ? je n'ai pas le sentiment d'une arnarque.
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam.
Merci
Bonjour Arnaud ,
C'est le bon prix 14 $ pour aller à Can Tho (petit terminal sur parking en face de la mer) ou à votre hôtel si il vende la prestation.
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam. Oui aussi , vous allez voyager en groupe A la frontière tampon de sortie Cambodge ensuite un agent rassemble tous les passeports puis vous le redonne avec le sézame d'entrée .Ensuite vous continuez a pied : arrêt dans une gargote à thé , soda , fruit ; attente et correspondance pour Can Tho
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam. Oui aussi , vous allez voyager en groupe A la frontière tampon de sortie Cambodge ensuite un agent rassemble tous les passeports puis vous le redonne avec le sézame d'entrée .Ensuite vous continuez a pied : arrêt dans une gargote à thé , soda , fruit ; attente et correspondance pour Can Tho
Dominique
ok merci,
j'ai eu une exemption de visa en mars l'année dernière, j'avais un doute sur la reconduction.
Bonne journée
j'ai eu une exemption de visa en mars l'année dernière, j'avais un doute sur la reconduction.
Bonne journée
Bonjour Arnaud ,
C'est le bon prix 14 $ pour aller à Can Tho (petit terminal sur parking en face de la mer) ou à votre hôtel si il vende la prestation.
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam. Oui aussi , vous allez voyager en groupe A la frontière tampon de sortie Cambodge ensuite un agent rassemble tous les passeports puis vous le redonne avec le sézame d'entrée .Ensuite vous continuez a pied : arrêt dans une gargote à thé , soda , fruit ; attente et correspondance pour Can Tho
Bonjour, je me permets de réagir par rapport à votre post en vous demandant quelle a finalement été LA solution pour se rendre à Can Tho? Le terminal dont vous parler est à Kampot? Merci
Pouvez vous me confirmer l'exemption de visa de 15 jours au Vietnam. Oui aussi , vous allez voyager en groupe A la frontière tampon de sortie Cambodge ensuite un agent rassemble tous les passeports puis vous le redonne avec le sézame d'entrée .Ensuite vous continuez a pied : arrêt dans une gargote à thé , soda , fruit ; attente et correspondance pour Can Tho
Bonjour, je me permets de réagir par rapport à votre post en vous demandant quelle a finalement été LA solution pour se rendre à Can Tho? Le terminal dont vous parler est à Kampot? Merci
Rudy & Nicole
Bonjour,
je me permets de réagir par rapport à votre post en vous demandant quelle a finalement été LA solution pour se rendre à Can Tho?
Le terminal dont vous parler est à Kampot?
Merci
Bonsoir Rudy. Kampot ( province de Kampot )est à l'intérieur des terres au milieu de plusieurs rivières Le petit terminal que je disais à l'époque est a Kep 25 km de Kampot ( Kep est en bordure de mer avec un port célèbre pour ses crabes et des plages ) A l'époque billeterie au petit terminal sur parking prés d'une gargote en face de la mer ou à votre hôtel ou logement . Se renseigner par mail après réservation de votre logement auprès de la réception . Il y a plusieurs organisations peut-être maintenant .
Bonsoir Rudy. Kampot ( province de Kampot )est à l'intérieur des terres au milieu de plusieurs rivières Le petit terminal que je disais à l'époque est a Kep 25 km de Kampot ( Kep est en bordure de mer avec un port célèbre pour ses crabes et des plages ) A l'époque billeterie au petit terminal sur parking prés d'une gargote en face de la mer ou à votre hôtel ou logement . Se renseigner par mail après réservation de votre logement auprès de la réception . Il y a plusieurs organisations peut-être maintenant .
Dominique
Bonjour,
Pour can tho, j ai prix mon billet a Kampot. Aucun souci, passage de la frontière, ensuite un minibus défoncé vient vous prendre et vous dépose a un petit guesthouse a ha tien où vous attendez votre jus pour can tho. Le voyage est long, mais ça se fait
Pour can tho, j ai prix mon billet a Kampot. Aucun souci, passage de la frontière, ensuite un minibus défoncé vient vous prendre et vous dépose a un petit guesthouse a ha tien où vous attendez votre jus pour can tho. Le voyage est long, mais ça se fait
Merci Valentine de ces précieux conseils qui vont me servir dans les semaines prochaines.
Aurais-tu une GH à conseiller sur Can Tho ? Combien de temps y es tu restée ? Je compte ensuite me rendre à Sadec avant de rejoindre Saigon, Y es tu allée également ?
Merci par avance
Bonne journée de Phnom Penh
Bonsoir Nancy,
A Can Tho je peux vous conseiller l'incontournable Fredo.
http://www.mekonglogis.com/2011/
Que ce soit avec lui ou avec sa fille Line, vous n’oublierez pas de sitôt vos balades dans le delta. De plus sa maison est idéalement située.
Bien cordialement.
joël
A Can Tho je peux vous conseiller l'incontournable Fredo.
http://www.mekonglogis.com/2011/
Que ce soit avec lui ou avec sa fille Line, vous n’oublierez pas de sitôt vos balades dans le delta. De plus sa maison est idéalement située.
Bien cordialement.
joël
La musique est le seul plaisir sensuel sans vice.
joël
joël
Merci pour ce retour.
Bonne journée
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Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !









