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On the road
By train
The ban has recently been lifted on foreigners travelling
by train but the journeys are usually unreliable and long.
If you have no set agenda and time on your hands, this cheap
form of transport may be the way to go. In light of the tourist
abductions over six years ago, it is worth checking with other
travellers and with the station employees to ensure your journey
will be a safe one.
By bus
There are regular buses from Phonm Penh to both Sihanoukville
and Siem Reap. The trips will cost you around $2-4USD
and $9USD respectively. Most of the way is driven on badly
kept dirt roads and over not so sturdy bridges so beware of
this before you set out on your journey.
By plane
Air travel is the easiest but most expensive way to get around
the country. Plane travel is most beneficial if you have the
cash and are going to remote places like Mondolkiri
since the roads getting there are poor and bandits are rife
along these routes. Flights can be booked with local travel
agents or through the airlines themselves.
By taxi
Throughout the city, you can find a few regular metered taxis
but much more prevalent are the unmetered kind. Make sure
to get your fare quoted upfront if you pick one up off the
street or you can have your hotel or travel agent arrange
one for you. A car with driver can be hired for around $20-$30
USD per day. The minimum for short trips within the city will
be around $2-$3 USD.
By moto
Moto (motodups) or motorcycle taxis are the best way to travel
around the cities of Cambodia. Get to know your moto driver
and use him everyday while you are in town. Moto drivers know
the places to go and more importantly the places not to go
and it is cheap, safe and reliable. You can expect to pay
10 cents - $1 for a trip in town and $5-$8 USD per day with
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