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How to get fromVientiane Prefecture to Phnom Penhby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Phnom Penh by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Phnom Penh, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane VTE - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus bus
    6h 20m
    $162–292

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    23h 14m
    $44–80

  3. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane VTE - SGN
    2. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penhbus bus
    11h 52m
    $95–241

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    25h 30m
    $74–75

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Si Phan Donbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Don Det, Laos to Phnom Penhtaxi taxi
    33h
    $166–383

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Chanthachone Transportation operates a bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh twice daily. Tickets cost $69–70 and the journey takes 24h.

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