Transportation in Cambodia

Cambodia's transport scene is a mix of cheap, cheerful, and occasionally chaotic. Tuk-tuks are the default city hop, negotiate before you climb in, because the "tourist price" can be triple the local one. For longer hops between towns, the inter-city bus network is surprisingly solid and a fraction of a taxi, while shared minivans shave even more off the fare if you don't mind tight seating. In Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, ride-hailing apps like Grab and PassApp give metered peace of mind and spare you the haggle. First-timers should know that road quality drops fast once you leave the main arteries. Night buses look convenient but can be slow and bumpy. Skip the unmarked "private taxis" that swarm transport hubs, they're the classic tourist trap. Instead, book through your guesthouse or the official counters inside bus stations. From Phnom Penh International, the official taxi desk just outside arrivals offers fixed-rate cars; it's a splurge compared to a tuk-tuk but the only option after about 10 p.m. If you land earlier and pack light, a Grab tuk-tuk to the riverfront is cheap and usually faster than the car in rush-hour traffic.