Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Phnom Penh
Vientiane
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Phnom Penh to Vientiane Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
00:10
17:50
$1,791.24
Bus
Asia Van Transfer
Express
04:30
08:00
$92.00
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
06:40
17:45
$245.96
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
07:00
10:45
$348.97
Flight
Sky Angkor Airlines
Economy
07:20
12:40
$233.44
Flight
Cambodia Airways
Economy
07:45
22:20
$545.34
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
08:15
22:20
$198.95
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
08:35
17:45
$464.87
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:00
18:40
$1,269.67
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:25
19:45
$2,363.26
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
09:45
14:20
$222.74
Flight
Cambodia Airways
Economy
10:05
15:35
$249.04
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
10:35
10:55
$312.84
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
10:55
21:50
$210.56
Flight
Xiamen Airlines
Economy
11:50
10:35
$443.84
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
12:10
22:20
$296.55
Flight
Xiamen Airlines
Economy
12:30
10:35
$726.54
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
12:55
21:50
$192.97
Flight
Cambodia Angkor Air
Economy
13:30
19:15
$480.15
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
13:50
10:45
$265.34

Transportation from Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$60
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day1
Distance1650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCambodia Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Lana Express, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Trans Passion, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

How to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane

Travelling between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is possible by Flight, bus and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 75.00 if you go by Bus+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 75.00.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 33 hours to travel between Phnom Penh and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phnom Penh and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 9h to reach Vientiane.

How much does it cost to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

Travelling between Phnom Penh and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 75.00 if you opt for a Trans Passion bus+van and as expensive as USD 75.00 if you buy a Trans Passion Bus+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Phnom Penh and Vientiane ?

  • 1 by Bus+Van from Phnom Penh to Vientiane starting from 07:30 Ung Pokun St109 until 07:30 Ung Pokun St109

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phnom Penh to Vientiane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phnom Penh to Vientiane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 190.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Phnom Penh and Vientiane

Cambodia Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Phnom Penh to Vientiane overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phnom Penh and Vientiane

Lana Express, Trans Passion

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Phnom Penh and Vientiane, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Phnom Penh and Vientiane

Trans Passion

What is the most popular transport to get from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 53% opted for a bus
  • 43% decided to fly
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% took a van