Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Vientiane
Phnom Penh
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Vientiane to Phnom Penh Destination Reviews

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Noa G
The 12go asia description just mentions a sleeper bus - no other changes of transport during our journey. If there were other travel options, such as bus+van, which we saw when booking, we would not have booked it; we booked this because we thought it was one bus. When we get to the ticket office we were told we switch over once to another van and we would arrive the next day at 4pm, making the trip 20 hours. The trip ended up putting us into 4 different busses over a 27 hour trip, where we stopped to pick up more people when there was no room in the van. Our driver was friendly, but overall this experience was one I hope to never do again.
Vientiane to Phnom Penh, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Feb 18, 2026
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Gavin H
The first bus took 2 hours longer than it was supposed to for no apparent reason. Due to this we missed the second bus by an hour and I was forced to stay in Pakse for 24 hours for the next bus. The second day with almost no guidance I rode on four different vehicles and arrived in Phnom Penh after a 13 hours, and a total of 53 hours, 33 hours later than expected. The company did pay for my accommodation in Pakse but I would not recommend this route unless you are fine with having ur plans upended for a couple days and spending days in the car.
Vientiane to Phnom Penh, Bus Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Aug 12, 2025
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Vientiane to Phnom Penh Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:25
18:35
$790.43
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:55
13:45
$649.44
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:20
19:45
$238.60
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:35
17:50
$727.54
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:05
20:00
$599.14
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
11:30
13:15
$180.61
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
11:50
13:20
$181.18
Flight
Singapore Airlines
Economy
12:30
13:10
$559.95
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
13:00
14:30
$452.96
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
13:30
19:55
$211.23
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:50
08:55
$147.93
Flight
Lao Airlines
Business
14:30
20:00
$485.04
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:50
08:35
$478.34
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
11:35
$332.55
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
16:30
07:00
$493.47
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
17:00
18:00
$60.32
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:35
17:50
$482.46
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Sleeper
18:00
16:00
$41.91
Van
Sarah Transport Laos
Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan
18:30
21:30
$55.76
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
18:50
11:35
$267.19

How to get from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 97.74 if you go by Bus+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 65.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between Vientiane and Phnom Penh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Phnom Penh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h to reach Phnom Penh.

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

Travelling between Vientiane and Phnom Penh can be as cheap as USD 65.82 if you opt for a Trans Passion bus and as expensive as USD 97.74 if you buy a Asia Van Transfer (AVT) 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh ?

  • 4 from Vientiane to Phnom Penh starting from 08:30 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 2 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Phnom Penh starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station

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

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 Vientiane to Phnom Penh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 190.91.

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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh

AirAsia, AirAsia, Cambodia AirAsia, Cambodia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane to Phnom Penh 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh

Chanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh, 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 Vientiane and Phnom Penh

Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd)

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 49% decided to fly
  • 31% opted for a bus
  • 15% took a van
  • 5% chosen Bus+Van

Transportation from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Cheapest Transport$66
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure8:05 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance1300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, AirAsia, Asia Van Transfer, Cambodia AirAsia, Cambodia AirAsia, Chanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, Sarah Transport Laos, SRL Transport, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Trans Passion, Vietnam Airlines