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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Laosby plane, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KTI - VTE
    5h 59m
    $162–242

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    25h 29m
    $42–63

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    24h 50m
    $55–57

  4. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane KTI - XKH
    18h 39m
    $76–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    28h
    $50–61

  6. Taxi, Local Boat, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phnom Penh to Don Det, Laostaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    35h 46m
    $150–396

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Vietnam Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani in around 24h 50m.

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