City, Cambodia
Getting around Battambang
How to get around Battambang
The Old Town is walkable; tuk-tuks and bicycles cover the countryside. Buses link Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; there is no airport service.
Ways to get around Battambang
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | About $2–4 in town; $15–20 for a day | Day hire for bat caves, Phnom Banan and temples |
| Bus or van from Siem Reap | About $5–8 | About 3 h; several departures a day |
| Bus from Phnom Penh | About $6–10 | About 5–6 h; Giant Ibis and local lines |
Taxis in Battambang
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Tuk-tuk drivers wait in the Old Town; agree the fare first. Guesthouses arrange day trips.
Arriving in Battambang
Via Siem Reap or Phnom Penh (SAI)
No scheduled flights to Battambang. Fly into Siem Reap (SAI) then bus 3 h, about $5–8, or take a bus from Phnom Penh.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters rent for about $5–10 a day; roads are quiet but police check licences.
- Driving: on the right. Bring a 1949 IDP plus your licence for cars and bikes over 125cc; long stays need a Cambodian licence.
- Onward travel in Cambodia: Buses and minivans link Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot and Sihanoukville. Phnom Penh flights now use Techo International (KTI). Overland to Thailand is closed.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Battambang?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Tuk-tuk drivers wait in the Old Town; agree the fare first. Guesthouses arrange day trips.
What's the best way to get around Battambang?
The Old Town is walkable; tuk-tuks and bicycles cover the countryside. Buses link Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; there is no airport service.
How do I get from the airport to Battambang?
No scheduled flights to Battambang. Fly into Siem Reap (SAI) then bus 3 h, about $5–8, or take a bus from Phnom Penh.
Is Battambang walkable?
Walkable center.
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