Battambang Train Tours: 15 to Book

1.Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,436 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $9Our pick

Spend roughly seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, riding tuk-tuks through Battambang, villages, rice fields, and fruit farms. Add the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, a sunset viewpoint, and millions of bats leaving their cave.

“This was an excellent tour! We saw so many things in a short time and Samol was very enthusiastic. He explained a lot to us and was very well organised. We learnt a lot about Cambodia and enjoyed the variety of the tour - seeing life outside the town, a meal in a village, the bamboo train, the history of the killing cave, an explanation of the town name, the wobbly suspension bridge and seeing the bats come out of the cave was just amazing! Samol got us where we needed to go at exactly the right time, with humour and energy. It was a lovely group of 7 people…”

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2.Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $18Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with local guides such as Kim or Jack, touring Battambang’s French-era center, countryside, fishing village, rice fields, Bamboo Train, and a private sunset bat-cave viewpoint. Transport is included, while the train costs $5 extra.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Please note the tour is with a motorcycle pulling a carriage which can manuever through the interesting village. It might not be suitable comfort wise for some visitors though.”

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3.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Spend six hours with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide exploring Battambang landmarks, villages, a suspension bridge, the bamboo train, Killing Cave, and the evening bat flight. Guides such as Bun, Rotha, Tha, and Bruce Lee are known for adding history, local life, and plant stops along the way.

“Bun is a great guide! He explained a lot of history on the trip. We enjoyed him talking about the various plants and fruits along the way. We recommend this tour if you’re in the area.”

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4.AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $15

Spend an afternoon with Mr Kim or another local English-speaking guide touring Battambang by tuk-tuk. Ride the original Bamboo Train, cross a swinging bridge, visit a fruit and mushroom farm, learn about the Killing Cave, then watch bats leave a secret cave at sunset. Allow six hours and bring $6 for admission fees.

“Mr Kim was fantastic so knowledgeable and funny. We loved our day out touring with him in his tuktuk around the countryside. Highly recommended this tour and Mr Kim”

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5.Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $18

Mr Lychee or a trusted driver such as Mr Polo takes you by private tuk-tuk through Battambang’s villages, temples, farms, and historic sites. You will taste local snacks, ride the original bamboo train for an extra $5, and finish with thousands of bats flying into the evening sky.

“Mr Lychee was absolutely fantastic! We spent the day learning about Battambang as a city, going to the villages and trying all their delicious delicacies. Couldn’t recommend more to anyone staying in the area.”

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6.Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $25

Spend nearly 10 hours with a local guide such as Rith or Reed, mixing city cycling, village roads, family food workshops, Wat Samrong Knong, the original bamboo train, and Phnom Sampov’s killing cave and bat flight. Expect snacks, tuk-tuk transport, and a small group of up to 10.

“It was a very nice tour and we had a really sweet guide: Rith! In the morning we went biking and we tasted a lot of Khmer food. (You will be so full at the end haha) We also got to know a bit more about Khmer culture! In the afternoon, after a sRead more”

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7.Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $15

Spend about seven hours with Mr Lychee in a private tuk-tuk, moving from Battambang’s French colonial center into rural villages, fruit farms, pagodas, and the original bamboo train. The tour also covers Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Cave and the Bat Cave, with hotel pickup, water, and mountain admission included.

“A fantastic tour! I can’t believe how much we did in such a short space of time. Mr Lychee was a brilliant guide, he took us to some really interesting places that I don’t think were included in the other tours. He also had a seemingly limitless supply of ice cold water which was very welcome!”

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8.Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $13

Join Rich, Phi, or Sam by tuk-tuk for a six-hour Battambang outing covering a swing bridge, Buddhist sites, bamboo train, rat barbecue, Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, monkey-filled summit, and Bat Cave at sunset.

“We had the best day ever with our tour guide Rich, he was so knowledgeable and informative and super friendly! Picked us up from our hostel and dropped us back! He walked with us up the mountain and shared personal stories about the khmer Rouge, and life in Cambodia. Couldn’t recommend this tour more! We also stopped off lots on the way to the bamboo train to take photos & learn more about Cambodia Thank you for the best day in Battambang!”

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9.Grand Tour-Ek Phnom. Baset. Bamboo Train. Wat Banan. Phnom Sampov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $45

Spend about 11.5 hours exploring Battambang’s countryside with an English-speaking local guide, bicycle rides, private tuk-tuk transport, village snacks, temples, the Bamboo Train, and Phnom Sampov’s sunset bat flight. Confirm whether Mr. Lychee or Mr. Reed leads your date.

“Une expérience humaine et passionnante, nous avons beaucoup appris sur les métiers de fabrication des produits artisanaux”

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10.Full-day: Wat Banan. Old bamboo train. Bat Cave. Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $15

Spend a full day around Battambang with a local English-speaking guide such as Mr Lychee or Sambath. Expect cycling, tuk-tuk transfers, village visits, Wat Banan, the Bamboo Train, Khmer snacks, and Phnom Sampov’s Bat and Killing Caves. The route is active, cultural, and best for curious sightseers.

“Very nice tour with English speaking very kindly guides who knows a lot of Battambang.”

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11.Bamboo train. Phnom Sampove cave. Bat cave and Banan Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $24

Spend 9 hours exploring Battambang’s countryside with Rich, an English-speaking local guide. Ride the bamboo train, visit Wat Kor’s ancient house, farms, Kampong Pil bridge, Banan Temple and Phnom Sampov, then watch thousands of bats leave the cave at sunset.

“Il miglior tour della Cambogia😃 persona molto molto speciale, ci ha pure offerto e fatto assaggiare molti cibi tipici del posto🙏🏻 grazie davvero”

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12.Secret Countryside Rice fields-Bamboo Train/Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $19

Join local guide Savet for a six-hour afternoon from Battambang into his home village, across rice fields, onto the Bamboo Train, and up Phnom Sampov. You’ll visit the Killing Cave, see wide views from the summit, and watch bats stream out at sunset. Tuk tuk transport and pickup are included.

“Such a brilliant afternoon in Battembang, the bamboo train was a fun way to see the countryside! Our guide Savet also provided complimentary water, much apppreciated given that its dry season. It was also very interesting to hear about the Khmer Rouge at the Killing Cave, to learn about Cambodia's recent history. Also there were great views from the top of the mountain. A pickup truck drives you up to the top (all included as part of this tour), to save walking in the high heat. Finally the bats were amazing when they all flew out in the evening, a perfect way to end the day. Savet was kind, informative,…”

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13.Full-day: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave, Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $15

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Kim or David, visiting rice-paper makers, markets, temples, farms, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampau’s Killing Cave, and the Bat Cave. Pickup and drop-off in Battambang, water, snacks, and cave fees are included.

“We had a great, very well-organized full-day tour with many authentic insights into local life around Battambang. Our guide was extremely friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, explaining everything clearly. We especially enjoyed learning about local specialties (market visit, rice wine, rice noodles, bananas, spring rolls) including tastings, as well as the spontaneous stops along the way. Highlights such as the bamboo train, local handicrafts, and the Killing Cave and Bat Cave were perfectly integrated. For us, it was one of the best tours and ideal for anyone looking for a genuine cultural experience. Thank you for this beautiful day.”

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14.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide, often Jay, for a full day of markets, French colonial streets, family-style Khmer lunch, the Bamboo Train, Killing Caves, and Phnom Sampov’s remarkable sunset bat exodus.

“All day was super enjoyable and Jay is the best tour guide. His stories about his country and his people were so good. We enjoy Battambang market and very good local lunch in nice restaurant. Bamboo train was very funny, killing caves were sad, but real history and at the end of the day bat caves. We suggest this trip a lot.”

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15.Battambang Private afternoon tour bamboo train bat cave & village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $17

Start at 1 pm in a private tuk tuk with a local guide such as January. Ride Battambang’s bamboo train through the countryside, visit Phnom Sampeau’s killing caves, then watch bats stream from the mountain at dusk. Water, entrance fees, and private transport are included, but the bamboo train costs $5 extra.

“Great trip in tuk tuk Guide/driver really looked after us either water and bananas. His English was very good. He stopped often to show us things The bamboo train was quite the experience. The bats were amazing. Take a wrap/sleeves for journey home it gets cool”

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