Cambodia, getting there and around

By Air

Cambodia has six commercial airports. The largest is the Pochentong International Airport which is near Phnom Penh while the others can be found at Siem Reap, Bottambang, Mondul Kiri, Ratanak Kiri and Stung Treng. The number of flights from neighboring countries serving Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is steadily increasing. The better choice, however, is from Bangkok in Thailand. Major Airlines serving the area include Thai Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Silk Air Airlines, Bangkok Airways, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines and Eva Air.

By Land

There are five overland crossings available to foreigners - two each are from Thailand and Vietnam and one from Laos. One can either take the train or an air-conditioned bus for overland trips.

By Water

Private boats can be hired on the Mekong between Voen Kham and Stung Treng, although visas are not issued on either side of the border.

Getting Around

Cambodia's transportation system has been extensively damaged by the civil war. Inconveniences may be encountered due to unpaved roads and damaged railways.

By Train

There are two rail lines in Cambodia, both beginning in Phnom Penh. The first was built by the French while the second was constructed thru the support of France, West Germany and China.

By Barge

Launches, junk and barges are used to transport passengers aside from food products in the absence of roads and railways.

By Air

Cambodia has thirteen usable airways, only eight of which has permanent surface runways. There are regular domestic flights served by various airlines.

By Other Means

Other means of transportation used to travel around Cambodia are the automobiles, motorbikes, buses and bicycle rickshaws or cyclos.