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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Phonsavanby bus, train, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    30h 59m
    $170–235

  2. Bus, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 2m
    $57–69

  3. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane KTI - XKH
    19h 30m
    $86–292

  4. Bus, Minibus via Pakse

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 37m
    $72–99

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KTI - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    12h 8m
    $222–314

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KTI - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    12h 54m
    $300–436

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,645.4 km
  • Duration: 30h 59m

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

Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Phoukham Bus Station via Ban Nakasang, Pakse Southern Bus Terminal, Pakse, and VangVieng North Bus Station in around 35h 37m.

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