Bamboo Train Battambang

Railway services · Sangkae ·

Bamboo Train Battambang

Railway services · Sangkae ·

Bamboo platform rides on old tracks through jungle scenery

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3698+JWH, Krong Battambang, Cambodia Get directions

@afar

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"The Bamboo Train of Battambang One of the top attractions just outside of sleepy Battambang is the bamboo norry train. These simple platforms outfitted with small motors were originally used to ferry people and goods between the distant villages. Today, the system is largely a tourist attraction, and a recommended one. Riding from one village to another will take about an hour. The trainsoperateon just one set of tracks,and when two trains meet going opposite directions, the drivers hop off, move one of the platforms and its wheels to the side of the track, so that the other may pass."

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Bamboo Train Battambang

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Discovering Cambodia's beautiful South by train - SilverKris

"A beloved, quirky tourist attraction made up of improvised open-air rail vehicles that give visitors a hands-on, charmingly local way to travel short stretches of track and soak in rural scenery." - Jonathan Evans

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Bamboo Train Battambang

Jakob W.

Google

Come for a unique ride on an improvised platform on the rails. A simple engine and brakes operated by a lovely lady with a bamboo stick serve as a lightweight rail vehicle. We just showed up at the station, paid $5 (plus tips) per person and the lady drove us around in both directions, overall for maybe 45 minutes. It's quirky and fun, sometimes kids jumped on and stayed for a while. We arrived at 16:30 and I find that was a great time to avoid the heat of the day.

Eloise A C.

Google

Such a fun activity in Battambang - take a ride on the bamboo trains. It lasts around 30 mins and you get to see some lovely views across rice fields and local villages. It costs $5 per person to ride - they do encourage you tip the driver at the end so be prepared for this as some groups were caught off guard with this. Bring a hat / sunnies / sun cream - it is out in the open and no shade. Lots of fun though and worth doing when visiting Battambang

Ratha H.

Google

Such a cool experience riding the bamboo train! I thought it would be slow, but it’s actually not at all and it’s completely safe. The 30-minute ride is so much fun! It costs $2.50 for Khmer and $5 for foreigners, or you can get a private bamboo train for just $10. Don’t forget to leave a tip, they always appreciated. Definitely don’t miss this place!

MrSnrub

Google

Really fun ride to do in Battambang! You’re seated on pillows on this small platform and can watch the Cambodian landscape go by. I read some said it went quite fast but I didn’t really feel that way, it’s very stable, you’re definitely not at any risk to fall off. Apparently there’s also a new bamboo train. It seems the entrance fee there is higher and it’s not as enjoyable, from what our tour guide told us. Recommend trying this one here if you’re in Battambang!

Alan H.

Google

The Bamboo Train is definitely a novelty visit. Expected something a little more than seeing the back of properties though. Still made a nice break from travelling from sire to site. Very clever use of what they have

Arthur M.

Google

The only passenger train in Cambodia - this is a fun way to travel on a little flat bed wagon with a diesel motor driving the wheels. It flies along the track and when you get to the stopping place and need to turn round, or if you need to pass another wagon, then the drivers lift the whole contraption off the track and put it back together in a couple of minutes. Weird and wonderful!

Lily-Jane

Google

Such a fun way to see Cambodia. We came in late September, nearing the end of rainy season, so it was especially green and beautiful!! Don’t forget to wear sunscreen or bring a hat ☀️🌾🛤️🇰🇭

Brian P.

Google

During my weekend in Battambang, this was my favorite thing. The ingenuity of the Khmer people to use the train tracks for their personal use with just a flat frame, some wheels and a motor is awesome. I loved the the ride and I love the out of the box thinking they people did.