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Cambodia trains: routes, timetable and tickets
Royal Railway runs two lines from Phnom Penh, one train a day each way on each. The southern train leaves at 07:00 for Takeo, Kep, Kampot (10:51, USD 10) and Sihanoukville (13:36, USD 12). The northern train leaves at 06:40 and reaches Battambang at 13:38, USD 10. No train runs to Siem Reap, Thailand or Vietnam.
Cambodia's railway at a glance
| Operator | Royal Railway (Royal Railways Cambodia) |
|---|---|
| Stations and terminals | Phnom Penh central station; Takeo, Kep, Kampot, Sihanoukville; Pursat and Battambang |
| Ticket classes | One class, Seat, on the booking site for October 2026 |
The two lines and their timetables
Southern line: Takeo, Kep, Kampot and Sihanoukville
One train a day each way, every date checked for October 2026. Fares are the railway's own online prices, one adult.
| Journey | Departure and arrival | Fare from |
|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh → Takeo | 07:00 → 08:50 | USD 7 |
| Phnom Penh → Kep | 07:00 → 10:40 | USD 9 |
| Phnom Penh → Kampot | 07:00 → 10:51 | USD 10 |
| Phnom Penh → Sihanoukville | 07:00 → 13:36 | USD 12 |
| Kampot → Sihanoukville | 11:15 → 13:49 | USD 7 |
| Sihanoukville → Kampot | 14:00 → 16:12 | USD 7 |
| Sihanoukville → Phnom Penh | 14:00 → 20:36 | USD 12 |
| Kampot → Phnom Penh | 16:15 → 20:39 | USD 10 |
| Takeo → Phnom Penh | 18:30 → 20:42 | USD 7 |
The return train from Sihanoukville calls at Kampot, Kep and Takeo on the way, and reaches Phnom Penh at about 20:40; the booking site gives slightly different arrival minutes from each station. It also sells Kep to Phnom Penh at 16:35 for USD 9, with an arrival time that does not fit the same train, so check the time on your ticket. See Phnom Penh to Kampot and Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville.
Northern line: Pursat and Battambang
| Journey | Departure and arrival | Fare from |
|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh → Battambang | 06:40 → 13:38 | USD 10 |
| Battambang → Phnom Penh | 15:00 → 22:42 | USD 10 |
The train also stops at Pursat and Moung Russey. By road, the same trip takes 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours; the train is slower but has no traffic. The Battambang guide covers the station and the buses.
Where the train does not go
There is no train to Siem Reap: the northern line ends at Battambang, so take the bus or fly from Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh to Siem Reap). No train to Poipet or across the Thai border was on sale for October 2026, and Cambodia has no railway to Vietnam: buses cross the border instead (Cambodia–Vietnam border guide).
Tickets, stations and what to expect
Buying a ticket
Royal Railway sells tickets on its booking site, royalrailway.easybook.com, and takes bookings by phone during working hours, 06:00 to 20:00. The e-ticket arrives by email; you can show it on your phone as long as every page is visible, and you go straight to your coach without stopping at the counter.
Tickets bought online cannot be changed or refunded. The railway warns that weekends and Cambodian holidays can sell out, so book a few days ahead for those dates. Some dates show as "pre-book" before the railway releases them: the order is placed and confirmed once seats go on sale.
Stations
- Phnom Penh: the central station on Russian Federation Boulevard, Sras Chork, Daun Penh. The Airport Express bus from Techo airport (KTI) stops at Canadia Garden in front of it; see the Phnom Penh airport guide.
- Kep: the booking site calls it Sangkat Prey Thum station.
- Kampot and Sihanoukville: the railway gives the station names but no street address, so show the driver the station name.
- Battambang: on National Road 5 in Svay Pao.
Tuk-tuks wait at the stations for arriving trains; the tuk-tuk guide explains apps and agreed fares.
On board
The booking site sells one class, called Seat, on the dates checked. It publishes no luggage allowance, so if you carry a bicycle or anything bulky, ask the railway when you book; it also offers private and group trains on request.
The railway operator
| Operator | Where it runs | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Railway Cambodia | Northern and southern corridors | Running |
Train journeys in both directions
Cambodia train questions
Is there a train from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap?
No. The northern line ends at Battambang. Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, take the bus, about 6 hours, or a flight.
How long is the train from Phnom Penh to Kampot?
3 hours 51 minutes: 07:00 from Phnom Penh, 10:51 at Kampot, from USD 10 for October 2026. The return leaves Kampot at 16:15 and arrives at 20:39.
Is there a train from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville?
Yes, once a day: 07:00 from Phnom Penh, 13:36 at Sihanoukville, from USD 12. It comes back at 14:00 and reaches Phnom Penh at 20:36.
How long is the train from Phnom Penh to Battambang?
About 7 hours: 06:40 from Phnom Penh, 13:38 at Battambang, from USD 10 for October 2026. The return leaves at 15:00 and arrives at 22:42.
Where do I buy Cambodia train tickets?
On Royal Railway's booking site, royalrailway.easybook.com, or by phone with the railway. Online tickets cannot be changed or refunded, and weekends and holidays can sell out.
Is there first class on Cambodian trains?
The booking site sells one class, called Seat, on the October 2026 dates checked; no first class was on sale.
Can I take the train from Cambodia to Thailand or Vietnam?
No. No train to Poipet or across the Thai border was on sale for October 2026, and there is no railway to Vietnam. Buses cross into Vietnam; see the Cambodia–Vietnam border guide.
Railway timetables and booking rules
- Royal Railway Cambodia: passenger service
- Royal Railway official booking: Phnom Penh–Kampot
- Royal Railway official booking: Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville
- Royal Railway: Sihanoukville to Kampot train booking
- Royal Railway: Phnom Penh to Kep train booking
- Royal Railway: Phnom Penh to Battambang train booking
- Techo International Airport: Airport Express Bus