Cambodia's transport options range from the everyday to the wonderfully unusual, and how you get around shapes your whole trip. Here's what to expect on the ground.
Tuk-tuks and remorques
The tuk-tuk (a motorbike pulling a covered carriage) is the classic way to get around Cambodian towns — open-air, breezy, and perfect for short hops around temples, markets, and restaurants. Always agree on a price before you set off, or better yet, arrange a driver for the day.
Private cars and drivers
For longer distances or full-day itineraries, a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English or French-speaking driver is by far the most comfortable option — no waiting around, no language barrier, and a flexible schedule built entirely around your interests. This is how we run the vast majority of our tours.
Buses, boats, and domestic flights
Long-distance buses connect major cities affordably, though journeys can be long on Cambodia's road network. Boats remain an important way of life on the Tonle Sap Lake and Mekong River, linking floating villages that have no road access at all. For longer hops — Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, for instance — a short domestic flight can save the better part of a day.
The Battambang bamboo train
One of Cambodia's most memorable rides isn't practical at all — it's the norry, a bamboo-platform "train" that once served as vital local transport near Battambang and today runs as a thrilling, breezy novelty ride along a single rusted rail line.
Whatever the distance, we handle the logistics — private drivers, boat transfers, and route planning — so you can simply enjoy the journey.