Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Cambodia
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic 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
6.2/1067,900 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
5.8/10Average 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
6.5/1017 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
Reliable networks with good urban speeds (30-50 Mbps); rural 4G solid but 5G limited. Supports ride-hailing and digital payments effectively.
Driving License
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.
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