Vientiane to Phnom Penh bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Cambodia.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vientiane bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Phnom Penh bus station at 10:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 16:00h the following day.
Popular Operators
Soutchai Travel, Sarah Transport Laos
Lowest Price
€65
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane, Minivan
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Getting from Vientiane and Phnom Penh by bus
The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh is 968 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 20:00 has a travel time of 20:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 26:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts.
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 4 night buses from Vientiane to Phnom Penh.
The overnight buses depart between and 20:00 and arrive between 10:00 and 16:00
the same 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.
Bus companies operating the Vientiane to Phnom Penh route
There is a total of 6 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.
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