Vientiane to Phnom Penh Bus

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Vientiane to Phnom Penh Route Summary

Vientiane to Phnom Penh bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Cambodia.There are up to 7 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vientiane bus station at 18:00h, arriving at Phnom Penh bus station at 16:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 21:30h the same day.
Departure station and country Vientiane, Laos
Arrival station and country Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Travel Distance 601 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 00min
Total Departures 7
Popular Operators Soutchai Travel, Sarah Transport Laos
Lowest Price $65
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Vientiane and Phnom Penh by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh is 601 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 22:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 27:00h. 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 Phnom Penh earlier, there are 7 night buses from Vientiane to Phnom Penh. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 20:00 and arrive at the following day. 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.
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Bus companies operating the Vientiane to Phnom Penh route

There is a total of 5 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.

Sarah Transport Laos
Asia Van Transfer
Green Paradise
Soutchai Travel

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vientiane or Phnom Penh bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $65 (One-Way) or $130 (Return).

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