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Top 15 Train Rides in Cambodia

28 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 train rides justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset - Battambang by tuk-tuk: town, market, and local stories
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Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

1.Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,436 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $9Our pick

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, touring Battambang by tuk-tuk, visiting villages and rice fields, riding the original bamboo train, tasting fruit and optional rat barbecue, then seeing Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, sunset, temples, and thousands of bats.

“We spent the day exploring Battambang and learning not just about the city itself, but about Cambodia’s history and culture as a whole. We visited so many incredible places, including the Killing Caves, the bamboo train, the suspension bridge, and ended the day watching the bats fly out at sunset — which was absolutely amazing and something we’ll never forget. Our tour guide Samol was fantastic. He has so much knowledge and was incredibly passionate about teaching us about his country, its history, and its people. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made the entire experience both informative and enjoyable. This tour gave us a much deeper…”

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Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside. - The original bamboo train ride
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Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside.

2.Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $15Top rated

Spend about six hours with a local guide such as Bun or Tha, traveling by tuk-tuk from Battambang through villages, farms, and pagodas. Ride the original bamboo train, learn about the Khmer Rouge era at Killing Cave, and watch millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and cave fees are included. The bamboo train costs $5 extra.

“What a great day! It is quite long though so keep that in mind, sitting in a tuktuk for 7 hours. Loved the bat caves and the bamboo train, as well as just seeing more of the country side.”

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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk - Walking the suspension bridge and visiting Kampong Pil Pagoda
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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk

3.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a local English-speaking guide such as David, Kim, Dan, or Rich, traveling by tuk-tuk through Battambang. Visit bridges, pagodas, village stops, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, and the famous Bat Cave. The tour includes hotel pickup, water, and cave admission. The bamboo train costs $5 extra.

“Kim was wonderful, he even kindly came to pick us up from the bus station instead of the hotel because our bus from Siem Reap to Battambang arrived late and it was almost 30 minutes past the beginning time for the tour. The bamboo train ($5 pp) was fun and seeing how they have to deconstruct the rigs to let each other pass in different directions in the train track was so interesting. The killing caves were very somber and Kim devoted some time to educate us about the history of the country. Finally, the bats coming out of the cave is quite espectacular and Kim knew the right places…”

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Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave - The bamboo train and the ride into village life
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Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

4.Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $18

Join Kim or Jack for an 8 to 9-hour Battambang tour covering French-era buildings, countryside villages, rice fields, and a fishing community. The bamboo train costs an extra $5 per person. Finish at a lesser-known bat cave for sunset and the sight of millions of bats leaving the cave.

“One of our best days in Asia. Visiting the ‘secret bat cave’ was something special. The ‘un-touristy’ of tours - we loved it.”

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Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset - The Bamboo Train, Battambang’s most unusual ride
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Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

5.Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $132

This private 15-hour trip links Siem Reap and Battambang by air-conditioned vehicle, then continues by local tuk-tuk. Guides such as Kim, David, and Nani bring the countryside, Khmer Rouge history, temples, food stops, and sunset bat flight to life. Expect a long day, a 2.5 to 3-hour drive each way, and plenty of stairs, heat, and open-air riding.

“Our one-day excursion to Battambang was the grand finale of our holiday in Cambodia, and it turned out to be the absolute best. Despite the long drive from Siem Reap (2.5-3 hours each way), this tour was so well-designed and enrichiRead more”

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Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave - Starting at Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung
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Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave

6.Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $9

Spend about seven hours exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Vatthana, J, Sam, or David. Visit the Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung shrine, village farms, a suspension bridge, and the bamboo train before hiking through Phnom Sampov’s killing caves. The day ends with millions of bats leaving the cave at dusk.

“we really enjoyed our tour, it was such a nice day! we especially enjoyed the stories and historic details that our tour guide David gave us - it was super interesting and he’s a lovely, friendly guy. it was slow paced and relaxing and we had enough time to enjoy every stop, very worth doing while in Battambang!”

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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour - Battambang’s city sights before the countryside
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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

7.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Spend six hours exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk, from French colonial buildings and village roads to the Bamboo Train, Killing Cave, and the famous evening bat flight. English-speaking guides such as Bun and Rotha are praised for clear history and thoughtful local insight. The $12 tour includes pickup, water, and cave entry, but not the $5 Bamboo Train ticket.

“Bin is just great! We had a excellent day tour with him and learned so much. We even could try grilled rat 😅 I can recommend this tour 100%”

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Full Day From Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset - Riding Battambang’s Bamboo Train
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Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

8.Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $99

Spend about 15 hours exploring Battambang from Siem Reap with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and private air-conditioned transport. Ride the traditional Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, visit the Killing Caves, and watch millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset. Mr Han Houng may lead your trip.

“We had an amazing day! Our guide Mr Han Houng was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was so knowledgeable and such a lovely man. Would highly recommend.”

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Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave - Three hours to explore Battambang
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Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

9.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $129

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ek Phnom, a rice paper workshop, local markets, colonial sights, the bamboo train, and Phnom Sampeau for the famous sunset bat flight. Guides may include San or Sam.

“Our tour guide gave unique and interesting insights into the history of Cambodia and the Khmer people as he took us around the city of Battambang. A comfortable car ride with a small group I enjoyed the bamboo train and the experience of the bats at the end.”

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AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave - A short tuk-tuk tour through Battambang
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AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave

10.AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $15

Join Kim Tours Battambang for a 5 to 6-hour afternoon by tuk-tuk, starting with a short city tour before heading into the countryside. Guide Kim explains local history, the Bamboo Train, fruit and mushroom farming, the killing cave, and a secret bat cave timed for sunset. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Mr Kim was fantastic so knowledgeable and funny. We loved our day out touring with him in his tuktuk around the countryside. Highly recommended this tour and Mr Kim”

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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave - Village food and handicrafts near Battambang
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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

11.Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $18

Spend 10 to 12 hours with Mr Lychee or a local guide exploring Battambang by private tuk-tuk. Visit rice paper and fish paste workshops, Wat Samrong Knong, Wat Ek Phnom, the bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau, and the famous bat flight. Local snacks, cold water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, while the bamboo train costs $5 extra.

“I had a wonderful day exploring Battambang with Sambol. From the start, he was genuine, knowledgeable, and full of passion and energy. The tour was perfectly planned — we visited local workshops and beautiful countryside. The bamboo train ride was great fun, aRead more”

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Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages - Tasting rice paper, banana, and Khmer snacks
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Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages

12.Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $25

Spend nearly 10 hours exploring Battambang by bicycle and tuk tuk with a local guide. Visit colonial sights, Wat Samrong Knong, family food workshops, villages, the original bamboo train, and Phnom Sampov’s killing and bat caves. Guides such as Rith and Reed also explain Khmer culture and Cambodia’s difficult past.

“Fabulous trip. Started with a 3 hour bike ride visiting real local village life and off the beaten track. Afternoon in the tuk tuk visiting the bamboo train which was fun and the bat cave in the evening which was spectacular Our guide Reed was great, very friendly and very informative”

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Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave - Climbing Phnom Sampeau and facing the Killing Cave
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Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave

13.Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $15

Mr Lychee takes you by private tuk-tuk from Battambang through villages, farms, pagodas, and river country. You’ll ride the original bamboo train at Osrolao, climb Phnom Sampeau to the killing cave, then watch bats stream out at dusk. The tour lasts about seven hours, includes hotel pickup, water, and mountain admission, but the bamboo train costs $5 extra.

“Highly recommend lychee as a tour guide. He stopped at numerous locations along the way to the attractions and had great knowledge on the area. He supplied lots of water throughout the day. Great tour!”

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Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave - Starting with the suspension bridge and Buddhist sites
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Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

14.Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $13

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rich, Sam, or Phi, traveling by tuk-tuk from Battambang to the suspension bridge, temples, bamboo train, and Phnom Sampov. Learn about Khmer Rouge history at the Killing Cave, see monkeys and broad views from the summit, then watch wrinkle-leap bats stream from the Bat Cave. Bamboo train tickets cost extra.

“Rich was an incredible guide and made our day more special. He had lots of information and we saw and learned so much thanks to him! I couldn’t recommend him more :)”

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Grand Tour-Ek Phnom. Baset. Bamboo Train. Wat Banan. Phnom Sampov - Food workshops where the countryside comes to life
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Grand Tour-Ek Phnom. Baset. Bamboo Train. Wat Banan. Phnom Sampov

15.Grand Tour-Ek Phnom. Baset. Bamboo Train. Wat Banan. Phnom Sampov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $45

Spend about 11.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide, including guides such as Mr Reed, exploring Battambang by bicycle and private tuk-tuk. Visit village food makers, Baset, Ek Phnom, Wat Banan, Phnom Sampov, and the Bamboo Train. Hotel pickup, cold drinking water, and optional local snacks are included; the Bamboo Train costs $5 extra.

“Une expérience humaine et passionnante, nous avons beaucoup appris sur les métiers de fabrication des produits artisanaux”

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