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Major city · Cambodia

Koh Russeiកោះរ៉ុស្សី

Spend 1 night (or a day trip) on Koh Russei; $5 boat each way, $10‑20 hut, 2‑3 h total from Sihanoukville.

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Koh Russei (Bamboo Island) is a tiny crescent island 10 km off Sihanoukville. With basic bungalows, shallow beaches and cheap boat rides, a single night covers the beach, shells and relaxed vibe; longer stays add little extra.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Dec–Apr
avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
Airport
KOS
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Koh Russei: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
  • Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
  • Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Koh Russei117 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Koh Russei, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

emerald‑blue shallow waterscoarse sand beach good for shellsbasic bamboo‑style bungalows
Airports
KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (≈30 min by road to boat launch)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Koh Russei: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

May

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

All sites are within walking distance; wear shoes on coarse sand and bring a bucket for DIY showers.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Sihanoukville

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Private boat from Sunset Café or Ream Beach, about $5 each way, 30–45 min ride

Confirm price and departure time the night before; boats run on demand.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

BimBamBoo

16 bungalows on beach, $10–20 per night, shared bathroom, mosquito net

Coasters

10 bungalows, basic bar/restaurant, $10–20 per night

Kenny's Bungalows

2 newer bungalows, beach volleyball, $10–20 per night

Koh Ru

10 bungalows on quiet side, $10 per night, shared toilet/shower block

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$15–$25 excl. flights

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Private boat (one‑way)Ask at Sunset Café or Ream Beach$5
Bungalow nightVaries by resort$10–20
Shells on beach (collect)Free

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Koh Russei is low‑risk; watch for strong sun, bring cash (no ATMs), and be cautious on DIY showers and limited electricity.
  • No ATMs or banks – bring enough cash (USD accepted).
  • Water and electricity limited; showers are bucket‑style.
  • Boat rides are private; confirm price ($5) the night before.

Emergency numbers

Police
117
Fire
118
Ambulance
119

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Koh Russeiកោះរ៉ុស្សី

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Emergency

  • Police117
  • Fire118
  • Ambulance119

Embassy

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Koh Russei. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 1 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Cambodia

Sources

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