Wondering how is the transportation in Cambodia? Although Cambodia has gone through some wars and we can see visible trace of wars, the country still has its unique charming beauty that attracts many expats. However, getting around Cambodia is not always easy. So it will be better to understand the system of transportation in Cambodia.

The most popular means of transportation are: flight, bus, tuk tuk, speedboat and taxi

1. Air

Nowadays in Cambodia there is a recent increase in the number of flights from neighboring countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. The three biggest airports that you can use are Phnom Penh International Airpor, Sihanouk International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport. To enter some remote areas of Cambodia, there are some other smaller airports. If you want to travel around the country, the two reliable options for you are Angkor Air and Bayon Airlines. These airlines are connected with various cities in Cambodia.

It is really easy for you to book a suitable flight. The departure time is quite flexible. You can book a flight ticket online or visit a tourist agency. You can get a cheaper price if you book in advance.

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Phnom Penh International Airport- source: internet

2. Bus

Among the transports that can be used to travel in Cambodia, bus is the most convenient and popular. There are many bus companies providing transportation from the big cities like Phnom Penh to other provinces. The buses are of good quality. Most of them are equipped with air-conditioner, Video TV and has Wifi connection. Cambodia has 2 types of buses: local or city buses and vip buses. Local buses serve short distance trip; vip buses, on the other hand, serve long journeys. There are some buses serving the same directions. In Cambodia, buses run from 6:30 am to 7 pm. Some companies also serve night buses. However, we donot recommend you to take a night bus because of poor road conditions. If you really need a bus at night, you should catch a deluxe bus. Compared to other countries in Asia, bus ticket price is much cheaper, varying from $6 to $12.

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A public bus in Phnom Penh- source: internet

3. Tuk tuk

When you visit the country, it would be a miss if you haven’t taken any tuk tuks. There is another French name “remorque” to call this transport, but Cambodian prefers to call it tuk tuk. The most interesting thing to travel by tuk tuk is that you would have a chance to explore the country’s culture and customs by talking to the tuk tuk driver. Most of the drivers know English and they are willing to talk to visitors. Besides, they are also familiar with the roads and popular tourist attractions. They can tell you which one is worth visiting. You can easily find a tuk tuk in cities, especially near bars and restaurants. However, because there is no fixed price as taxis, you should negotiate the price in advance. There are some tips for you to start your negotiation. First, the prices should not below $1. Normally, a 5-minute trip is about $1. And it is $3 for a crosstown trip. If you want to go from Phnom Penh to the airport, the price will be around $5 to $6. You can pay the tuk tuk driver a bit extra to wait for you or for a night trip.

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Explore Cambodia on a tuk tuk- source: internet

4. Speedboat

This special means of transportation offers you a great chance to explore the natural beauty of Cambodia and its charming rivers. Sitting in a comfortable seat, you can see a lively world with your own eyes: small villages, colorfull floating market, stilt houses and listen to peaceful sounds from working farmers and smiling childre. This could be your unforgettable memory. So how to buy a speedboat ticket? You can visit a boat company and pay around $30 to get a seat on a speedboat. Curently, there are 8 boats companies in Cambodia and they take turn to cruise. The departure time is 7 am from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh and 1:30 pm from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. It will take 4 to 6 hours to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Chau Doc. If you need more information, you can contact the following companies:

  • Rambo Express Boat. Tel: 011876678
  • Hang Chau Boat. Tel: 012883542
  • Soon Ly Boat. Tel: 012728055
  • Royal Boat. Tel: 023725788
  • Mittapheap Boat. Tel: 011876555
  • Khemara Express Boat. Tel: 023430777
  • Angkor Express Boat. Tel: 023426892
  • Channa Boat. Tel: 023725788

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Cambodia Island Speed Ferry- source: internet

5. Taxi

For the past few years, taxi has become more popular in big cities in Cambodia. You can get a taxi easily in ten minutes by a quick call or reserve in advance using a mobile phone app. There are several taxi companies in Phnom Penh and most of them provide metered taxis. The first one is Global Taxi – the prefered taxi company. The price is 2.500 riel/ kilometer. The second one following the same unit price is Great Wall Taxi. Although their taxis are old and they are not a registered company, their drivers are quite friendly and reliable. Choice Taxi is the third option for you. And here are some taxi apps that you can book for a taxi.

  • Pass App Taxis. Tel: 016789123
  • Tel: 012855901
  • Great Wall Taxi. Tel: 010310666
  • Exnet Taxi. Tel: 092333740
  • Tel: 086515121
  • Choice Taxi. Tel: 023923923
  • Global Taxi. Tel: 011311888

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Phnom Penh taxis- source: internet

For those taxis, you can call them to have a taxi to you at any times because they operate 24 hours a day.

Hope that above information about transportation in Cambodia is useful for you to plan for your trip to Cambodia. Have nice experience in this country.

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