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The bamboo railways in Battambang: Comparing the original and new bamboo trains

March 27, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

A guide for the original bamboo railway in Battambang and the new bamboo tourist train in Banon. The bamboo railway in Battambang is a lightweight trolley (known as a norry) that was originally used to transport goods and passengers along the old railway. This makeshift trolley railway served a functional purpose when there was no […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: battambang, cambodia, southeast asia rail

The Japanese train in Cambodia: Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville on the KiHa train from Hokkaido

January 29, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

A review of the Japanese KiHa 183 series train that operates between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. In 2024 the Royal Railway of Cambodia acquired 11 KiHa 183 series train carriages from JR Hokkaido in Japan. The trains were converted from 1067mm gauge to metre gauge, and a test service began on the Phnom Penh to […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: cambodia, phnom penh, sihanoukville, southeast asia rail

Battambang to Phnom Penh by train

January 21, 2025 By James Clark 3 Comments

Battambang is on the Northern Line that operates between Poipet and Phnom Penh. Here is what to expect on the train from Battambang to Phnom Penh. Battambang – Phnom Penh train details The Northern Line is the train line from Phnom Penh to Poipet (on the Cambodia-Thailand border). There is usually one train per day […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: battambang, cambodia, phnom penh, southeast asia rail

Train No. 275: Bangkok to Ban Klong Luk Border (train to the Thailand-Cambodia border)

January 12, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

The Bangkok to Ban Klong Luk Border train service goes from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to the Thailand-Cambodia border in Aranyaprathet. There are two trains a day in each direction, but the early morning service (Train No. 275) is the best if you are planning onward connections in Cambodia. Train number: 275 Service: Ordinary […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: aranyaprathet, bangkok, cambodia, poipet, southeast asia rail, thailand

Padang Besar Station: crossing the Malaysia-Thailand border by train

October 10, 2024 By James Clark 2 Comments

A guide to the Padang Besar Railway Station border crossing between Malaysia and Thailand. Padang Besar is an international railway station in Malaysia on the Thailand border. There is also a separate Padang Besar station in Thailand in Tambon Padangbesa. If you are getting the train between Thailand and Malaysia, you will be going through […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: malaysia, padang besar, southeast asia rail, thailand

How to buy tickets for the Laos-China Railway

September 21, 2024 By James Clark 6 Comments

How to buy Laos-China Railway tickets, including buying tickets online, by mobile phone app, ticket offices, and travel agents. The Laos-China Railway is a modern and efficient semi-high-speed railway system, but buying tickets isn’t as smooth as the train ride. The official website at www.lcrc.ltd doesn’t sell tickets, and there are rules and time restrictions […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, laos-china railway, southeast asia rail

Laos-China Railway travel guide

September 21, 2024 By James Clark 48 Comments

A guide to the Laos-China Railway from Vientiane to Boten, including tickets, train types, station guides, onboard amenities, and transport to stations. The Laos-China Railway is a semi-high-speed railway in Laos that operates from Vientiane to Boten, with main stations in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, and Muang Xai. Here everything you need to know about […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, laos-china railway, luang prabang, southeast asia rail, vientiane

Southeast Asia train travel guide

September 21, 2024 By James Clark 13 Comments

A guide to train travel Southeast Asia, featuring resources for buying tickets and reviews of rail travel in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia railways index Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Southeast Asia train travel resources Southeast Asia train travel FAQs Future Southeast Asia railways Cambodia Railway Operator: Royal Railway. Buy Cambodia train […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: cambodia, indonesia, java, laos, malaysia, myanmar (burma), philippines, railway, singapore, southeast asia rail, sumatra, thailand, train, vietnam

Vientiane Khamsavath Railway Station Guide

September 12, 2024 By James Clark 1 Comment

A guide to Vientiane Khamsavath railway station, including station amenities, tickets, and transport to and from the station. Vientiane Khamsavath railway station (also known as Khamsavath railway station and Vientiane-Tai railway station) is a railway station that connects Vientiane to Thailand’s Northeastern Line. The new station and railway extension from the border means that it’s […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, southeast asia rail, train station, vientiane

Udon Thani to Vientiane by train: cross the Mekong on this local international rail service

August 29, 2024 By James Clark 11 Comments

The Udon Thani to Vientiane train is a service connecting Northeast Thailand to the capital of Laos. This service began operations in July 2024 (along with the Bangkok to Vientiane overnight service) when the station at Vientiane Khamsavath was officially opened. This short service is a more pleasant way to cross the border compared to […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, southeast asia rail, thailand, udon thani, vientiane

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