Landmark
Battambang railway station
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Battambang railway station, built during the French colonial period, is a charming yellow-and-white structure that reflects the city's architectural heritage. While passenger train services are limited, the station is best known as the departure point for the bamboo train, or 'norry', a makeshift rail vehicle made of bamboo and metal wheels. Visitors can ride the bamboo train along the tracks through rural landscapes, passing villages and rice paddies. The station itself, with its old-fashioned ticket booth and platform, offers a nostalgic glimpse into Cambodia's railway history.
Don't miss
- Ride the bamboo train for a unique and scenic journey through the countryside
- Admire the colonial-era architecture of the station building
- Watch locals load goods and passengers onto the bamboo train
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Battambang railway station
You can see Battambang railway station on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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