There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Phnom Penh by plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wattay International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane VTE - KTI
- Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus
6h 25m$162–242Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
22h 52m$46–82Fly from Pakse International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane PKZ - KTI
- Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus
5h 29m$311–601Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane XKH - KTI
8h 22m$111–331Fly from Sam Neua
- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane NEU - KTI
10h 25m$91–261Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
24h 11m$71–73Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Si Phan Donbus
- Take the taxi from Don Det, Laos to Phnom Penhtaxi
33h$166–423
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Phnom Penh. However, there are services departing from Southern Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Phnom Penh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
The distance between Laos and Phnom Penh is 819 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh without a car is to bus which takes 24h 11m and costs $71 - $73.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Laos to Phnom Penh, including transfers.
Laos to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Chanthachone Transportation, depart from Southern Bus Station Vientiane.
The best way to get from Laos to Phnom Penh is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $110 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $71 - $73 and takes 24h 11m.
Laos to Phnom Penh bus services, operated by Chanthachone Transportation, arrive at Phnom Penh station.
There are 537+ hotels available in Phnom Penh.
What companies run services between Laos and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
Lao Airlines, Cambodia Airways, and two other airlines fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Phnom Penh (KTI) twice daily. 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.
- Website
- cambodia-airways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Phnom Penh via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Phnom Penh via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–410
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Phnom Penh via Wattay International Airport, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–450
Flights from Sam Neua to Phnom Penh via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Sam Neua to Phnom Penh via Wattay International Airport, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Rangsit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Second Class Sleeper
- $32–33
- Ordinary Train
- $7–40
- Phone
- (855) 097 2473 773
- Website
- Phnom Penh City Bus
Bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Phnom Penh City Bus
Bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Phnom Penh City Bus
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