Tourist Info

Transport

Arguably the most dangerous aspect of Cambodia: traffic. While there appear to be no road rules, there most certainly are – they are different to what we are used to in the west. Overloaded vehicles, drink driving, using a phone while driving and driving on the wrong side of the road are common occurrences.

Most roads are twin-laned and accommodate cars, scooters, bicycles and cattle, and overtaking is a national sport.

This is chaos theory in action, so watch out.

Despite the seemingly high speeds that are driven, you usually cover no more than 50km/h on average in a car, slower in buses. Keep this in mind when planning long trips.

Traveling to Kampot

There are flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and to Sihanoukville – bookings can be made online. We are happy to arrange a private taxi from the airport to Rikitikitavi for our in-house guests.

As a rule of thumb, your accommodation in Cambodia should be able to arrange any onward transport.

Private taxis are the most comfortable way to get around via road, and prices are fairly reasonable.

Car rental is possible in Cambodia, but having a Cambodian driving license is a requirement.

During weekends, it is possible to travel from Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville to Kampot by train. This is a slow journey, and takes you through some beautiful scenery.

A large number of bus and minivan companies offer trips to Kampot. Giant Ibis  (www.giantibis.com) is possibly your best bet, but be aware as there are some interesting companies around. Most journeys take considerably longer than is promised to you by the company and some bus companies squeeze in unannounced detours, stops and extra passengers.

Transport in Kampot

To get around Kampot & the surrounding areas, you would have most freedom on a rented scooter. Another popular option is the tuktuk, which is a motorbike drawn carriage.

Kampot is small enough to be discovered on foot or by bicycle.