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

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Laos is to bus and train which costs $40 - $65 and takes 25h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Laos is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $160 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Laos?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Laos is 820 km.

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

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Laos without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 24h 50m and costs $55 - $57.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Phnom Penh to Laos, including transfers.

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

Phnom Penh to Laos bus services, operated by , depart from Phnom Penh station.

Bus or fly from Phnom Penh to Laos?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Laos is to bus via Bangkok which takes 24h 50m and costs $55 - $57. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Laos bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Laos bus services, operated by , arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

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

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Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 293+ hotels available in Laos.

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

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

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Bus, fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Canadia Garden to Techo International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KTI - VTE
6h 46m
$162–272
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
25h 29m
$42–63
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
24h 50m
$55–57
Fly to Pakse International Airport
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane KTI - PKZ
8h 13m
$311–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus
2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
28h
$50–61
Taxi, Local Boat, bus
1. Take the taxi from Phnom Penh to Don Det, Laostaxi
2. Take the ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pierferry
3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
35h 46m
$150–396

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

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 820.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani in around 24h 50m. Alternatively, Cambodia Angkor Air, Lao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) twice daily.

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