Bamboo Train (Norry)
ណូរី
Norry, a flatbed car made of bamboo slats and old axles, speeds along a single track, and when two cars meet, one is taken apart to let the other pass. It is Battambang's signature experience.
The bamboo train (Norry) was originally a homemade vehicle that locals built from a disused railway. A bamboo platform sits on two axles, driven by a small motor, and when two trains meet, the one carrying fewer passengers is dismantled to let the other pass. The old suburban line was shut down in 2017 for railway repairs. Today's tourist route is near Phnom Banan, and a one-way trip takes about ten-odd minutes, passing through rice fields to a small village stop before returning. The fare is about US$5 to $10 per person (prices may vary on site). The train is fast and has no guardrails, so hold on tightly and secure your hat. It is often combined with a visit to Wat Banan, and the tuk-tuk from the city center takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Banan (Prasat Banan)
- Prasat Phnom Banon Winery
- Phnom Sampov & Bat Cave
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Battambang
- Wat Kor Ancient Houses
- Wat Damrey Sor
- Battambang Museum
- Ta Dumbong Statue