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

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

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  1. Fly, 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
    4h 2m
    $162–227

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    22h 52m
    $46–82

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    21h 35m
    $59–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    24h 11m
    $71–73

  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
    $167–423

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vientiane to Phnom Penh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 810.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Phnom Penh, 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.

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