8 Train Rides in Siem Reap Worth Planning a Day Around

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

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

Leave Siem Reap at 7am by private, air-conditioned vehicle for the roughly three-hour drive to Battambang. A local guide takes you by tuk-tuk to the Bamboo Train, Wat Banan, the Killing Caves, and Phnom Sampeau for sunset bats. Lunch, snacks, water, and entry fees are included. Expect a full, active day and a late return.

“Excellent tour. Early start at 7am and not returning to Siem Reap until 9pm. Great day though with a trip on Bamboo Train and also visiting a temple. Also visited killing cave and bat cave.”

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2.Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $99Cheapest here

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore by tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan and visit Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Caves before watching millions of bats emerge at sunset. Guide Han Houng is named in particularly warm feedback.

“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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3.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $129

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a shared air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Visit Ek Phnom, explore the city, see traditional rice paper making, ride the bamboo train and finish at Phnom Sampeau for the sunset bat flight. Guides have included Sam and San, with driver Channa.

“We had a wonderful day with our tour guide San and driver Channa. We booked a small group tour but somehow it ended up being a private tour. We really enjoyed the rice paper factory and bamboo train.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $130

Set aside a full day for the long drive from Siem Reap to Battambang, then explore by local transport with a guide. Stops include the Bamboo Train, Wat Banan’s 365 steps, Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Cave and the evening bat flight. Mr. Han is a guide to ask for, though his availability is not guaranteed.

“Excellent guide with very good knowledge and dramatic personal history that he share showing till now suffering time to time”

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5.Battambang, Bamboo Train, Killing Cave Day Tour From Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $166

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide. The day can include a bamboo train ride, colonial-era town sights, Phnom Banan, Phnom Sampov’s caves and the evening bat flight. Guides such as Leap, Sara and Kimy have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“We’ve had a fantastic day with Mr Sara and our driver Mr Lan on our private tour to Battambang. Mr Sara was so knowledgeable about everything we’ve asked and more.”

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6.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Travel from Siem Reap in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide, to see Ek Phnom Temple, a rice paper workshop, Psa Nat market, Battambang’s colonial buildings, the bamboo train and Phnom Sampeou’s bat cave. Guides on past departures have included Nak, Sorphea and Soydhy. The day ends at sunset, so expect a full outing.

“Pickup was from the hotel in Siem Reap at 7:30am, drop off was just after 9pm. Sorphea was a helpful, friendly and informative guide who made the day a very worthwhile experience. Overall a great tour and highly recommended”

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7.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. The 12-hour day includes the Bamboo Train, a family-style Khmer lunch, colonial-era sights, the Killing Caves and sunset bat flight at Phnom Sampov. Guide Jay has led recent tours, but ask whether he is guiding your departure.

“All day was super enjoyable and Jay is the best tour guide. His stories about his country and his people were so good. We enjoy Battambang market and very good local lunch in nice restaurant. Bamboo train was very funny, killing caves were sad, but real history and at the end of the day bat caves. We suggest this trip a lot.”

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8.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

Take a private, approximately nine-hour day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch and sightseeing fees included. Ride the traditional bamboo train, walk through a village, visit the Killing Caves and climb 365 steps to Wat Banan. Guide Mr. Han is named by past participants.

“Wonderful day with Mr. Han in Battambang. He was very informative, attentive and very pleasant. I felt like we got a very comprehensive overview of the city and its major highlights. I highly recommend Mr. Han as your tour guide in Battambang.”

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