Key hubs
Phnom Penh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Techo International Airport (KTI), opened in September 2025 about 19 to 30 km south of the centre, replaced the old Phnom Penh airport (PNH), which closed to passengers on 8 September 2025
- Railway station
- No railway links India to Cambodia, and we did not verify a rail service useful to visitors; plan to arrive by air or road and check current services before relying on a train
- Getting around
- Tuk-tuks, app-based rides such as PassApp and Grab, and hired cars with drivers; agree the fare before getting into a tuk-tuk. City buses and an airport express bus also run.
How to reach Phnom Penh by air
Techo International Airport (KTI) opened in September 2025 in Kandal province, about 19 to 30 km south of the centre (Wikipedia gives both figures), and replaced Phnom Penh International (PNH). Delhi was the only Indian city listed with a direct service at the time of writing; many Indian travellers connect via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Check schedules before booking.
How to reach Phnom Penh by train
There is no practical rail route for visitors. No railway links India to Cambodia, and we did not verify a passenger service useful to visitors, so plan on arriving by air or road and check current services if you want a train.
How to reach Phnom Penh by road
National roads run north-west toward Oudong and Siem Reap and south toward Kampot. Overland arrivals from Vietnam use the Bavet crossing. Journeys are best done with a hired car and driver, and times vary with traffic.
Getting around Phnom Penh
Tuk-tuks, app rides such as PassApp and Grab, motorbike taxis, city buses and an airport express bus are all used. For older travellers, a hired car with a driver or short pre-agreed tuk-tuk hops are the most comfortable options.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Phnom Penh
- The Royal Palace requires covered shoulders and knees. Carry a light shirt or wrap so you do not have to buy clothes at the gate.
- Hire a car with a driver or use short tuk-tuk hops; pavements are uneven and motorbikes ignore crossings, so do not rely on walking between sights.
- Arrange travel insurance that covers hospital care. Private clinics such as International SOS and Royal Rattanak were listed in a travel guide, but confirm them with your insurer.
- Drink bottled or filtered water, and carry any regular medicine with its prescription in your hand baggage.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.