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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $160 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Vientiane 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 Vientiane?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is 811 km.

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

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 24h 50m and costs $54 - $57.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs $54 - $57 and takes 24h 50m.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Vientiane bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 291+ hotels available in Vientiane.

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

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

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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KTI - VTE
5h 8m
$160–240
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
$54–57
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane KTI - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
8h 32m
$99–332
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 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 811.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Vientiane, 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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