What is the best way to travel from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Vientiane from Phnom Penh?
You can reach Vientiane with just £55 by taking a Bus from LANA Transportation, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Rally Tour and Travel25h 0m007:30Phnom PenhBus Station08:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 07:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m018:00Phnom PenhBus Station20:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 18:00:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer27h 30m004:30Phnom PenhFrance Street (47)08:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Asia Van Transfer goes from France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 04:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Cambodia Angkor Air23h 20m008:15Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Angkor Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 08:15:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Cambodia Airways22h 25m009:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 09:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £153 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £183 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Rally Tour and Travel25h 0m007:30Phnom PenhBus Station08:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 07:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m018:00Phnom PenhBus Station20:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 18:00:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer27h 30m004:30Phnom PenhFrance Street (47)08:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Asia Van Transfer goes from France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 04:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Thai Vietjet Air20h 30m011:05Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 11:05:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Sky Angkor Airlines19h 10m012:25Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Angkor Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 12:25:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Cambodia Airways22h 25m009:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 09:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Thai Vietjet Air20h 30m011:05Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 11:05:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Sky Angkor Airlines19h 10m012:25Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Angkor Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 12:25:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £142 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Cambodia Airways22h 25m009:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 09:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
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Thai Vietjet Air12h 25m019:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 19:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Cambodia Airways11h 40m019:55Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 19:55:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?
You can get to Vientiane from Phnom Penh in just 1h 50m with a Flight from Vietnam Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £183 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Malaysia Airlines14h 30m018:20Techo AirportTecho International Airport08:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Malaysia Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 18:20:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Cambodia Airways22h 25m009:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 09:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £153 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
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Rally Tour and Travel25h 0m007:30Phnom PenhBus Station08:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 07:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m018:00Phnom PenhBus Station20:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 18:00:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer27h 30m004:30Phnom PenhFrance Street (47)08:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Asia Van Transfer goes from France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 04/05/2026 04:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Rally Tour and Travel25h 0m007:30Phnom PenhBus Station08:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 07:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m018:00Phnom PenhBus Station20:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 18:00:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer27h 30m004:30Phnom PenhFrance Street (47)08:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Asia Van Transfer goes from France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) at 05/05/2026 04:30:00 to Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Sky Angkor Airlines19h 10m012:25Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Angkor Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 12:25:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Thai Vietjet Air20h 30m011:05Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 08/05/2026 11:05:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Thai AirAsia13h 0m018:35Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 18:35:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Sky Angkor Airlines19h 10m012:25Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Angkor Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 12:25:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £142 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Thai Vietjet Air20h 30m011:05Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 09/05/2026 11:05:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 50m017:45Techo AirportTecho International Airport19:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 17:45:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £212 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Bangkok Airways11h 35m020:00Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Cambodia Airways11h 40m019:55Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cambodia Airways goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 19:55:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Thai Vietjet Air12h 25m019:10Techo AirportTecho International Airport07:35Wattay AirportWattay Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Vietjet Air goes from Techo International Airport, Techo Airport (Cambodia) at 10/05/2026 19:10:00 to Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Phnom Penh to Vientiane
What are the most popular stations in Phnom Penh and Vientiane?
In Phnom Penh, you will usually depart from Phnom Penh Coach Stop, Nattakan or Me Mort, while in Vientiane you will be arriving at Soutchai Office, Vientiane-Tai Busbahnhof Train Station or Southern Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Vientiane from Phnom Penh? With 5 connections between 4 Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Phnom Penh and Vientiane, you can pay as low as £55 with a Bus from LANA Transportation.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Vietnam Airlines: you will get to Vientiane in just 1h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Phnom Penh and Vientiane are LANA Transportation, Rally Tour and Travel and Thai AirAsia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Phnom Penh and Vientiane is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Phnom Penh Airport or to Si Chiang Mai, and look at flights from Techo Airport, and landing at Wattay Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?
The most popular companies between Phnom Penh and Vientiane, are LANA Transportation, Rally Tour and Travel and Thai AirAsia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: LANA Transportation
Airlines: Thai AirAsia, Cambodia Airways, Bangkok Airways and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Phnom Penh to Vientiane
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Phnom Penh to Vientiane. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Phnom Penh to Vientiane
How can I reach Vientiane from Phnom Penh?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Vientiane from Phnom Penh.
How far is Vientiane from Phnom Penh?
The distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is 759.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 20 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 129 kgs, and a flight 187 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?
You can get to Vientiane with just £55 by taking a Bus from LANA Transportation.
What is the fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Vientiane in just 1h 50m with a Flight from Vietnam Airlines.
More routes to Phnom Penh and to Vientiane
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Phnom Penh and to Vientiane. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
