Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Vientiane
Phnom Penh
Sat, Sep 21
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Vientiane to Phnom Penh Schedule

Vientiane to Phnom Penh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai AirAsia Economy 08:05 - 16:30LAK 7,668,563
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN92111:30 - 13:00LAK 5,390,446
Sarah Transport Laos Minivan 18:30 - 18:30LAK 1,701,933
Asia Van Transfer Express 20:00 - 21:30LAK 2,104,055

Transportation from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Cheapest Transport$70
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure8:05 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1275 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, AirAsia, Asia Van Transfer, Green Paradise, Sarah Transport, Sarah Transport Laos, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines

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 is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 229.07 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 69.75.

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 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 30m 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 69.75 if you opt for a Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd) bus and as expensive as USD 229.07 if you buy a AirAsia flight 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 08:05 Vientiane Airport until 11:30 Vientiane Airport
  • 2 from Vientiane to Phnom Penh starting from 18:30 Sarah Transport Vientiane until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Phnom Penh starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 1 from Vientiane to Phnom Penh starting from 18:30 Sarah Transport Vientiane until 18:30 Sarah Transport Vientiane

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 149.81.

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, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

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

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

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

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

  • 60% decided to fly
  • 17% chosen Bus+Van
  • 13% opted for a bus
  • 10% took a van