What is the cheapest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh?

The cheapest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to train and bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 23h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh?

The fastest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to fly and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $310 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Laos and Phnom Penh?

No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Phnom Penh. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Transfer and arriving at Phnom Penh via Southern Bus Station Vientiane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Laos to Phnom Penh?

The distance between Laos and Phnom Penh is 819 km.

How do I travel from Laos to Phnom Penh without a car?

The best way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh without a car is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $73 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Laos to Phnom Penh?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Laos to Phnom Penh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laos to Phnom Penh bus from?

Laos to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Chanthachone Transportation, depart from Southern Bus Station Vientiane.

Bus or fly from Laos to Phnom Penh?

The best way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $130 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $73 - $75 and takes 25h 30m.

Where does the Laos to Phnom Penh bus arrive?

Laos to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Chanthachone Transportation, arrive at Phnom Penh station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Laos to Phnom Penh?

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Where can I stay near Phnom Penh?

There are 525+ hotels available in Phnom Penh.

Laos to Phnom Penh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Phnom Penh by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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Fly from Wattay International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane VTE - KTI
2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus
6h 20m
$162–292
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
23h 14m
$44–80
Fly from Pakse International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane PKZ - KTI
2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus
5h 19m
$311–481
Fly from Sam Neua
1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane NEU - KTI
8h 15m
$131–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
25h 30m
$74–75
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Si Phan Donbus
2. Take the taxi from Don Det, Laos to Phnom Penhtaxi
33h
$166–383

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Laos and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?

Lao Skyway, Cambodia Angkor Air, and two other airlines fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Phnom Penh (KTI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Chanthachone Transportation operates a bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh twice daily. Tickets cost $69–70 and the journey takes 24h.

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