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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Cambodia

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Cambodia's transportation landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by strategic investments positioning it as an ASEAN logistics hub. Key strengths include the new Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway reducing transit times by 50%, expanding road networks, and the upcoming Techo International Airport opening in 2025. Challenges persist in public transport, which is basic outside Phnom Penh, and rural road conditions affected by monsoons. Residents and visitors rely on buses, taxis, ride-hailing, motorbikes, and ferries, with improving multimodal connectivity via the 2023-2033 Master Plan.
Public Transport
Below Average
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
3.5/10

Basic public transport limited to Phnom Penh City Bus with 13 routes; no metro or urban rail. Regional buses and two main railway lines (Phnom Penh-Poipet 385km, Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville 257km) offer infrequent services. Poor integration, limited coverage outside capital, and reliance on private vehicles/motorbikes.

Road Infrastructure
6.2/10

67,900 km road network (70% rural), with major highways paved and upgraded to international standards. Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway (190km, opened 2022) and Phnom Penh-Bavet under construction (2023-2027). Good maintenance on key corridors like AH21, but rural roads prone to flooding; ongoing Chinese-funded expansions.

Internet Speed
5.8/10

Average fixed broadband speeds around 65 Mbps, with mobile averaging 45 Mbps as of early 2026. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; rural connectivity lags via 4G. Investments in smart logistics support improving infrastructure.

Avg: 65.2+ Mbps • Available in major cities (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville ~40% coverage), expanding via government and private initiatives

Airport Connectivity
6.5/10

17 airports, 5 major including Phnom Penh (PNH), Siem Reap (REP), and upcoming Techo International Airport (2025) as Southeast Asia's largest for cargo/passengers. Good regional links to ASEAN, Thailand, Vietnam; growing international routes to East Asia, Europe, US.

Hubs: Phnom Penh International (PNH), Siem Reap Angkor (REP), Sihanoukville (KOS), Techo International (2025)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no metro); Phnom Penh bus monthly ~$20
Bus Trip
$1 single ride (Phnom Penh City Bus)
Taxi
$3-4 start + $0.50/km (tuk-tuks ~$2-5 short trips)
High-speed Train
N/A (no HSR); Phnom Penh-Siem Reap bus/train $8-15

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Deployed in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville; expanding to major highways 2025-2026 by Smart, Metfone
4G Coverage: 95% population coverage, strong nationwide from 4 operators including Cellcard, extensive rural 4G

Reliable networks with good urban speeds (30-50 Mbps); rural 4G solid but 5G limited. Supports ride-hailing and digital payments effectively.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid for 3 months with IDP (required for non-Khmer scripts). Long-term residents must convert to Cambodian license via driving test after 3 months. Drives on the right.