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Bamboo Train Rides in Battambang: 15 Ways to Do It

34 tours  ·  from $8

The norry ride is twenty minutes each way and almost always sold inside a longer Battambang day with the bat caves and a sunset. The 15 below show what each one bundles, priced and timed.

Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset - Battambang by tuk-tuk, market to old buildings
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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

See Battambang with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, moving by tuk-tuk through markets, villages, farms, temples, and rice fields. Ride the original bamboo train, taste local fruit and optional rat barbecue, then visit Phnom Sampov, the Killing Cave, and the Bat Cave before sunset. Expect about seven hours, with walking and stairs.

“Samol is a verry passioned guide with love for the country and he likes to talk about the history of his country, everything badambong 😉 has to offer was in the trip 👍”

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Battambang Tuk Tuk tour: Bambootrain, Killing & Bat Caves,Sunset - Leaving Battambang by tuk-tuk
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Battambang Tuk Tuk tour: Bambootrain, Killing & Bat Caves,Sunset

2.Battambang Tuk Tuk tour: Bambootrain, Killing & Bat Caves,Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $15Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk with guides such as Samol, Sam, Soon, or Spicy. Visit villages, rice fields, the Bamboo Train, Phnom Sampeau, the Killing Cave, and the Bat Caves. Hotel pickup, water, snacks, and mountain transport are included. Budget extra for lunch and the $5 Bamboo Train ticket.

“Really nice day. Just us and one other couple in the tuktuk. Cold water was provided. The bamboo train is the one further out of town which is a really nice spot. Lunch stop was really yummy and good price. This tour starts a few hours before other similar tours, the guide uses this time to tell you more about the area and the history of the government etc.”

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Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside. - Kampong Pil Pagoda and Small Village Life
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Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside.

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

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

Start at 1pm with hotel pickup and explore Battambang, French colonial buildings, villages, farms, and Kampong Pil Pagoda by tuk-tuk. Ride the original bamboo train, visit Killing Cave, then watch bats stream from Phnom Sampeau. Guides such as Bun and Tha add history, local food, and personal insight. Bamboo train tickets cost $5 extra.

“Such a brilliant day with our tour guide Tha. It was informative, fun and Tha was so friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to do a tour in Battambang !”

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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk - Battambang town, the governor’s hall, and Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung
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Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk

4.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 or Kim, traveling by tuk-tuk through Battambang’s streets and countryside. Visit bridges, pagodas, village stops, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, and the Bat Cave. Expect local snacks, history, cold water, and a sunset bat flight. The $5 bamboo train ride is extra.

“David was an excellent guide. His English was very good and his knowledge of his country exceptional. We had a lovely day with him. Also a good photographer and a great singer.”

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Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave - The bamboo train costs $5 extra
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Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Battambang with local guides such as Kim or Jack. Visit French colonial buildings, villages, rice fields, the bamboo train, and a lesser-known bat cave at sunset. Private transport is included, while the optional bamboo train costs $5 per person. Pickup is offered, with groups capped at 10.

“Kim was a fantastic guide despite it just being myself for the tour. He was knowledgeable, informative and a fantastic story teller when it came to the heartbreaking stories of the war. The countryside was beautiful and authentic and it was overall a great day. I hope more people book this tour with him as you will not regret it!”

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Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset - The early road from Siem Reap to Battambang
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Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

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

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

Leave Siem Reap at 7am for a private, full-day trip to Battambang. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, then explore by local tuk-tuk with guides such as Kim, David, or Nani. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb to Wat Banan, visit the Killing Caves, and watch millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset before returning late.

“We had a blast riding the bamboo train, visiting temples and seeing a million bats fly across the sky but the best part of all was hearing Kim's stories and experiences of growing up in Cambodia. Kim, was an amazing guide and after the trip one we would love to call our friend.”

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A Day TukTuk Handicrafts Bambootrain Killing&BatCaves,Sunset - A morning ride through Battambang town
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A Day TukTuk Handicrafts Bambootrain Killing&BatCaves,Sunset

7.A Day TukTuk Handicrafts Bambootrain Killing&BatCaves,Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $24

This 11 to 12 hour Battambang tour pairs a tuk-tuk ride through town and countryside with rice noodle, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, and rice wine tastings. Guides such as Samol explain local history and Khmer Rouge sites, then take you to the bamboo train, Phnom Sampov, sunset viewpoints, and the famous bat flight.

“I had a great day visiting sites around Battambang with Samol. I was on my own but he still made the same effort as if there was a group. I enjoyed tasting and learning about different local foods, hearing about Cambodia's history, and getting an insight into the current situation and Khmer culture. Travel by tuktuk during the day was comfortable and Samol was able to accommodate my vegetarian diet during the tastings and at lunch.”

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Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave - Fruit farms, village roads, and the suspension bridge
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Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave

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

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

Spend seven hours around Battambang with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide such as Vatthana, J, Sam, or David. Visit Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung, village farms, a suspension bridge, the bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s killing caves, and the bat cave. Bring cash for entrance fees and expect a late finish.

“It was a Great experience with Vatthana :) He knows really much about local history and Battambang 👌 Thanks”

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

9.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

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

Spend an afternoon touring Battambang by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide. See colonial buildings, Wat Domrey Sor, villages, a suspension bridge, the bamboo train, Killing Cave, and the evening bat flight. The tour costs $12 per person, with the bamboo train ticket adding $5. Guides such as Bun, Rotha, Tah, and Bruce Lee are praised for clear history and friendly local insight.

“It was an excellent experience. Our guide Mr Bun was exemplary. His knowledge on the culture of Cambodia is commendable. He explained things in great detail and fluent English. I will recommend other tourist groups to use his services as a guide. Thanks”

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Afternoon Tour BambooTrain & Bat Cave - Riding the newly established Bamboo Train
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Afternoon Tour BambooTrain & Bat Cave

10.Afternoon Tour BambooTrain & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $15

Spend an afternoon with Pao in a private tuk tuk, leaving Battambang around 1 PM for the Bamboo Train, rice fields, villages, countryside, killing cave, bat cave, and a sunset stop near 5:30 PM. Water and an English or Thai-speaking local guide are included, while entrance fees are extra.

“Tour à faire absolument ! Pao est un guide génial, il est à l’écoute, très bienveillant, il parle bien anglais et explique beaucoup de choses sur l’histoire de son pays. Il vous fait découvrir la campagne de Battambang et vous pouvez en apprendre + sur le quotidien des locaux dans les villages. J’ai adoré ce tour, l’une des meilleures expériences au Cambodge !”

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Full Day From Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset - The Bamboo Train: simple, odd, and memorable
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Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

11.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 an English-speaking guide such as Han Houng, private air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, and finish at Phnom Sampeau for the Killing Cave and sunset bat flight.

“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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A Day TukTuk Bambootrain, Banan, Killing & Bat Caves, Sunset - Villages, Plantations, and the Bamboo Train
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A Day TukTuk Bambootrain, Banan, Killing & Bat Caves, Sunset

12.A Day TukTuk Bambootrain, Banan, Killing & Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 11 hours · from $14

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol, visiting Battambang’s markets, villages, fruit plantations, Wat Banan, Phnom Sampov, the Killing Cave, and the evening bat flight. Add the original bamboo train for $5, taste optional rat barbecue, and return by tuk-tuk after sunset.

“Samol was a great guide! Very informative and hardworking. He's also funny too.”

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Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave - Ek Phnom, an older temple in a weathered setting
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Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

13.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 such as San or Sam. Visit Ek Phnom, a rice paper workshop, local markets, colonial sights, and ride the bamboo train before watching millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset. Transport, tickets, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $15

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a local guide such as Mr Kim, touring Battambang by tuk-tuk, riding the old Bamboo Train, visiting fruit and mushroom farms, crossing a swinging bridge, and ending at a secret bat cave beside the rice fields. Bring cash for the $5 train ticket and $1 cave fee.

“A good introduction to the local area with relevant history. Filled a full afternoon into the evening. We were intrigued before arriving in Battambang about the Bamboo Train and Bat Cave and both were a unique experience. Be prepared to Read more”

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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave - Rice paper, fish paste, and village food
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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $18

Join Mr Lychee or a local guide for a private 10 to 12-hour tuk-tuk tour around Battambang. Visit rice paper and fish paste workshops, temples, farms, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Caves, and the Bat Caves at dusk. Hotel pickup, drinks, and local snacks 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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