connection with local Khmers than if you were riding in a tourist bus, particularly as you'd be surprised how many Khmers in the provincial capitals are somewhat proficient in English. Expect to wait a couple of hours for the truck to fill up, assuming you're the first one there.
to/from Kampong Cham: 10,000 riel in the back, 15,000 riel in the cabin, 8-10 hr
to/from Stung Treng: 20-25,000 riel in the back, 25-30,000 riel in the cabin, 10-12 hr
to/from Ratanakiri: US$12 in the back or in the cabin, 12 hr
Boat
With the improvement of the roads, ferry services along the Mekong River from Kampong Cham no longer run. If you are feeling adventurous, you might find a rice-barge on its way north from Kampong Cham
