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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, car, taxi or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly Krong Ta Khmau to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeKTI - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    9h 24m
    $153–288

  2. Bus, train via Don Muang Airport (DMK)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Nong Khaitrain
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    25h 36m
    $47–103

  3. Drive 1,053.2 km

    1. Drive from Phnom Penh to Vang Viengcar1,053.2 km
    15h 44m
    $189–273

  4. Fly Krong Ta Khmau to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeKTI - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    8h 17m
    $150–265

  5. Fly Krong Ta Khmau to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeKTI - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    13h 14m
    $123–189

  6. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeSGN - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    14h 1m
    $102–202

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    27h 53m
    $58–123

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    34h
    $50–63

  9. Taxi, Local Boat, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phnom Penh to Don Det, Laostaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pierferry
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    41h 46m
    $150–396

Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Vang Vieng Laos via Ban Nakasang in around 34h.

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