There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Cambodia by plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Siem Reap, bus
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Siem Reap (SAI)plane VTE - SAI
- Take the bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Townbus
4h 55m$223–299Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
22h 52m$46–82Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
21h 35m$59–67Fly to Phnom Penh, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane VTE - KTI
- Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus
4h 2m$162–227Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
24h 11m$71–73Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Si Phan Donbus
- Take the taxi from Don Det, Laos to Phnom Penhtaxi
33h$166–423
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Siem Reap (SAI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Cambodia is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Cambodia is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $160 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Cambodia. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Phnom Penh via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
The distance between Vientiane and Cambodia is 587 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Cambodia without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 21h 35m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Vientiane to Cambodia, including transfers.
Vientiane to Cambodia bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Cambodia bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Book your Vientiane to Cambodia bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 536+ hotels available in Cambodia.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Cambodia?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Phnom Penh via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 21h 35m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Siem Reap via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Phnom Penh via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Rangsit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–18
- Second Class Sleeper
- $32–33
- Ordinary Train
- $7–40
- Website
- Airport Shuttle Bus Cambodia
Bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Town
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- Airport Shuttle Bus Cambodia
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