Phnom Penh to Battambang Private Transfer: Oudong, Kampong Luong

Floating houses, clay pottery workshops, and mountain temples in one overland journey

A private transfer between Phnom Penh and Battambang that stops at three working communities along the way. You'll climb Oudong Mountain, watch potters at work in Kampong Chhnang, and boat through Kampong Luong Floating Village on the Tonle Sap River, where families live and trade on the water. The driver speaks English and the journey takes 10 to 11 hours, with lunch at a local restaurant included.

The experience

The route between Phnom Penh and Battambang runs through rural Cambodia, and this transfer uses those hours to show you how people actually live there. You start early from your hotel in either city and travel by private SUV or minivan with an English-speaking driver. The stops are not detours. They're the reason the journey takes the full 10 to 11 hours instead of a straight drive.

Oudong Mountain comes first, a former royal capital where you can walk the grounds. Then Kampong Chhnang, where potters have shaped clay the same way for generations. You watch them work at their wheels and kilns. After lunch at a local restaurant, you reach Kampong Luong Floating Village on the Tonle Sap River. Floating houses, schools, and a market sit on the water itself, no land underneath. You see how residents move between them by boat, how children get to school, where they buy and sell.

The minivan or SUV is air-conditioned and equipped with safety belts. Cold water comes with you, and passenger insurance is included. Pickup happens from your accommodation or from Techo International Airport if you're arriving that day. Drop-off is at your hotel in the destination city.

What’s included

• Gasoline, tolls, and parking fees.
• English-speaking driver.
• cold water bottles throughout the journey.
• passenger insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Battambang to Phnom Penh5 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 08:00All travelers are collected from their Battambang accommodations for transfer to hotels in Phnom Penh; pickup at Phnom Penh Airport is included.

Phnom Penh to Battambang5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 08:00All travelers are collected from their Phnom Penh accommodations for transfer to other hotels in Phnom Penh; pickup at Phnom Penh Airport is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 7 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kosal Cambodia Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the direction that matches your travel plans at checkout. The 10- to 11-hour journey is built around the three stops, so the length of the day is what makes it possible to see all three communities and still arrive at your destination hotel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 7 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What is Kampong Luong Floating Village actually like when you get there?

Kampong Luong is a community of houses, schools, and a market built entirely on the water of the Tonle Sap River. Residents live, work, and trade from floating structures, and you see the daily life of families who have adapted to life on the river.

Do I need to book a separate boat ride to see the floating village?

A boat ride through Kampong Luong Floating Village costs 15 USD per person and is arranged separately at the time of visit, based on your group size. It is not included in the transfer price.

Can I choose which direction to travel? Phnom Penh to Battambang or the other way?

Yes. You pick your direction at checkout: either from Battambang to Phnom Penh or from Phnom Penh to Battambang. The stops and the journey time are the same either way.

What happens if I'm flying into Phnom Penh airport? Can the driver pick me up there?

The driver can pick you up from Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh and take you directly to your hotel or to the starting point of the transfer. Arrange this when you book.

How long does the whole journey take, and when do we stop for food?

The transfer takes 10 to 11 hours total, including stops at Oudong Mountain and Kampong Chhnang. Lunch is at a local restaurant along the route and is included in the price.