What is the best way to travel from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Phnom Penh from Vientiane?
You can reach Phnom Penh with just £48 by taking a Bus from Soutchai Travel, 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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Soutchai Travel22h 0m018:00VientianeSoutchai Office16:00Phnom PenhGiant Ibis Transport0BusinessA Bus from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 18:00:00 to Giant Ibis Transport, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Chanthachone24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 18:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m017:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 17:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Soutchai Travel22h 0m018:00VientianeSoutchai Office16:00Phnom PenhGiant Ibis Transport0BusinessA Bus from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 18:00:00 to Giant Ibis Transport, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 18:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation25h 0m017:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 17:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Chanthachone24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0First ClassA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 20/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0First ClassA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 20/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Thai AirAsia8h 10m008:10Wattay AirportWattay Airport16:20Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 08:10:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 30m011:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport13:00Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 11:30:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Thai Airways International6h 25m013:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport19:55Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 13:30:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Lao Airlines16h 45m018:40Wattay AirportWattay Airport11:25Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 18:40:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £169 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
You can get to Phnom Penh from Vientiane in just 1h 30m 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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Soutchai Travel22h 0m018:00VientianeSoutchai Office16:00Phnom PenhGiant Ibis Transport0BusinessA Bus from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 18:00:00 to Giant Ibis Transport, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Chanthachone24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 18:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m017:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 17:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 17/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 18/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Soutchai Travel22h 0m018:00VientianeSoutchai Office16:00Phnom PenhGiant Ibis Transport0BusinessA Bus from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 18:00:00 to Giant Ibis Transport, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 18:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Bus from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation25h 0m017:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 17:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Chanthachone Transportation25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0BusinessA Car from Chanthachone Transportation goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 30m011:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport13:00Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 11:30:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Thai Airways International6h 25m013:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport19:55Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 13:30:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Thai AirAsia8h 10m008:10Wattay AirportWattay Airport16:20Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 08:10:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 20/07/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Lao Airlines16h 45m018:40Wattay AirportWattay Airport11:25Phnom Penh AirportPhnom Penh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 20/07/2025 18:40:00 to Phnom Penh Airport, Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £169 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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Chanthachone24h 0m020:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0First ClassA Bus from Chanthachone goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 20/07/2025 20:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Chanthachone25h 0m019:00VientianeSoutchai Office20:00Phnom PenhPost Office0First ClassA Car from Chanthachone goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 20/07/2025 19:00:00 to Post Office, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 21/07/2025 20:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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Bus from Vientiane to Phnom Penh
What are the most popular stations in Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
In Vientiane, you will usually depart from Soutchai Office, Northern Bus Terminal or Nongbone Road, while in Phnom Penh you will be arriving at Bus Station, Khai Nam Bus Station or Sangkat Veal Vong, 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 Phnom Penh from Vientiane? With 5 connections between 3 Carpool, Bus and Flight 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh, you can pay as low as £48 with a Bus from Soutchai Travel.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 Phnom Penh in just 1h 30m.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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh are Chanthachone, Chanthachone Transportation and Soutchai Travel, 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh 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 Si Chiang Mai or to Phnom Penh Airport, and look at flights from Wattay Airport, and landing at Phnom Penh 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 Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
The most popular companies between Vientiane and Phnom Penh, are Chanthachone, Chanthachone Transportation and Soutchai Travel. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Chanthachone, Soutchai Travel and Chanthachone Transportation
Airlines: Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways International and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Vientiane to Phnom Penh
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vientiane to Phnom Penh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vientiane to Phnom Penh
How can I reach Phnom Penh from Vientiane?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Phnom Penh from Vientiane.
How far is Phnom Penh from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh is 759.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
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 Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
You can get to Phnom Penh with just £48 by taking a Bus from Soutchai Travel.
What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
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 Phnom Penh in just 1h 30m with a Flight from Vietnam Airlines.
More routes to Vientiane and to Phnom Penh
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vientiane and to Phnom Penh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
