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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Composite routes from Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Cheapest
14 h 18 min
Car
946 km.
from $52
Other
24 h 47 min
Bus, Train
753 km.
from $52.68
8 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
753 km.
from $111.05
28 h
754 km.
from $73.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$457.33

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$165.15

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$241.37

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$495.44
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$533.55

Bus operators

Virak Buntham

Phone:
081 911 911
Email:
Website:
vireakbuntham.com/
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$41.92

Udon Kaew Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/udon-kaew-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjR8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmM2YtZjk0YS03Njk1LWJjMjAtOWUzMjM1MTg3NWQ4LA
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.55

SRL Transport

Bus from Phnom Penh to SRL
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Email:
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Pakse to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$49.54

Phnom Penh Sorya

Phone:
+855 16 908 045
Email:
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/phnom-penh-sorya-transport?source=rome2rio
Bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.72

Vang Vieng Transport

Bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.72

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Hua Lamphong to Nong
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$50.81

Questions and Answers

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 which costs $49.15 and takes 28h.

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 4h 38m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh and arriving at Vientiane via Pakse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

Is there a direct flight between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

Yes, there are direct flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane; these take 1h 30m and cost $86.96 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is 774 km. The road distance is 947.1 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 and night bus which takes 32h and costs $81.52 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 SRL Transport, 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 4h 38m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $49.15 and takes 28h.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Vientiane bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Vientiane bus services, operated by SRL Transport, arrive at SRL Pakse station.

Can I drive from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Phnom Penh to Vientiane is 947 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Phnom Penh to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 222+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24.36 per night.
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