Phnom Penh to Vientiane Bus
Phnom Penh to Vientiane
Vientiane to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh to Vientiane Route Summary
Phnom Penh to Vientiane bus is a popular way of travelling between Cambodia and Laos.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Phnom Penh bus station at 19:30h, arriving at Vientiane bus station at 07:30h, 36:00h later. While latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 08:30h, 36:00h hours later.
Departure station and country
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Arrival station and country
Vientiane, Laos
Travel Distance
601 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 00min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
Asia Van Transfer, Rally Tour And Travel
Lowest Price
$70
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane, Minivan
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Getting from Phnom Penh and Vientiane by bus
The shortest travel distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is 601 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 19:30 has a travel time of 36:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 36:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and multimedia. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Vientiane earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Phnom Penh to Vientiane.
The overnight buses depart between 19:30 and 20:30 and arrive between 07:30 and 08:30
, 36:00 hours later.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 15:42, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Phnom Penh to Vientiane route
There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Phnom Penh or Vientiane bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Phnom Penh
Click here to open location in google maps. Vientiane
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $70 (One-Way) or $140 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Phnom Penh
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Phnom Penh, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Vientiane
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Vientiane, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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