Trains in Cambodia
Cambodia has a small passenger network run by Royal Railway. Trains are slow and simple, but they are a relaxed way to see the countryside between Phnom Penh, the south coast and the north-west.
OperatorRoyal Railway (Cambodia)
CurrencyCambodian riel (KHR). US dollars are widely used.
Main hubPhnom Penh
TicketsFares are low. Tickets are usually non-changeable and non-refundable.
Main lines and journeys
- Southern line
- Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, passing Takeo, Kampot and Kep.
- Northern line
- Phnom Penh to Poipet on the Thai border, passing Pursat, Battambang and Sisophon.
Train types and classes
- Passenger trains
- Simple, slower trains with seat fares only. Services and timetables have changed several times in recent years.
Travel tips
- Check the timetable for your date before you plan around a train, as services can be reduced or suspended.
- Allow more time than the bus. The train is about the journey, not the speed.
- Bring water and snacks, and keep small bills for the stops.
- Poipet is the border town for Aranyaprathet in Thailand.
Popular routes in Cambodia
Battambang → Phnom Penh1 train · timetable & fares
Kampot → Krong Kep1 train · timetable & fares
Kampot → Phnom Penh1 train · timetable & fares
Kampot → Sihanoukville1 train · timetable & fares
Krong Kep → Kampot1 train · timetable & fares
Krong Kep → Phnom Penh1 train · timetable & fares
Written in October 2026. Services, timetables and fares change, so check the live timetable for your travel date before you book.