What is the best way to travel from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Phnom Penh from Vientiane. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 8 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Phnom Penh from Vientiane?
You can get to Phnom Penh with just $48 by taking a Carpool from Soutchai Travel, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Soutchai Travel20h 0m06:00 PMVientianeSoutchai Office2:00 PMPhnom PenhRaffles Hotel Le Royal0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station10:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Green Paradise Travel20h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station4:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0BusinessA Bus from Green Paradise Travel goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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SRL TRANSPORT26h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station10:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0BasicA Bus from SRL TRANSPORT goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer25h 30m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station9:30 PMPhnom PenhFrance Street (47)0EconomyA Bus from Asia Van Transfer goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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SRL TRANSPORT08:00 PMVientianeBus Station1:30 AMPhnom PenhBus Station0EconomyA Bus from SRL TRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is -19h -30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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SRL TRANSPORT08:00 PMVientianeBus Station1:30 AMPhnom PenhBus Station0EconomyA Bus from SRL TRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is -19h -30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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SRL TRANSPORT08:00 PMVientianeBus Station1:30 AMPhnom PenhBus Station0EconomyA Bus from SRL TRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is -19h -30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
You can get to Phnom Penh from Vientiane in just 20h 0m with a Bus from Green Paradise Travel. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Green Paradise Travel20h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station4:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0BusinessA Bus from Green Paradise Travel goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Asia Van Transfer25h 30m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station9:30 PMPhnom PenhFrance Street (47)0EconomyA Bus from Asia Van Transfer goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to France Street (47), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
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SRL TRANSPORT26h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station10:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0BasicA Bus from SRL TRANSPORT goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Soutchai Travel20h 0m06:00 PMVientianeSoutchai Office2:00 PMPhnom PenhRaffles Hotel Le Royal0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Rally Tour and Travel26h 0m08:00 PMVientianeSouthern Bus Station10:00 PMPhnom PenhBus Station0Premium EconomyA Car from Rally Tour and Travel goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phnom Penh (Cambodia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Fastest Buses Friday
Fastest Carpool Friday
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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 Southern Bus Station, Soutchai Office or Vientiane-Tai Busbahnhof Train Station, while in Phnom Penh you will be arriving at Me Mort, Nattakan or Phnom Penh Bus Stop, 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 2 connections between 8 Bus, Carpool 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 Carpool 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 Bus from Green Paradise Travel: you will get to Phnom Penh in just 20h 0m.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 SRL TRANSPORT, Green Paradise Travel and Asia Van Transfer, 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 SRL TRANSPORT, Green Paradise Travel and Asia Van Transfer. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: SRL TRANSPORT, Green Paradise Travel and Asia Van Transfer
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 2 connections between Bus, Carpool 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 471.8 miles.
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 21 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 Carpool 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 20h 0m with a Bus from Green Paradise Travel.
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!
