How to go → CAMBODIA to LAOS? ☀️

1. Bus / Van to Laos
2. Flights to Laos
3. FAQ + Travel Tips
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From Cambodia to Laos you can go via Nong Nok Khiene border crossing.

• • Laos shares a border with Cambodia. Despite being less visited compared to neighboring Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, or Thailand, Laos boasts several international airports (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Savannakhet) offering both direct and stopover flights. However, flight options are limited and fares tend to be higher. Alternatively, traveling overland is an option. If journeying from Cambodia to Laos by road, you’ll typically pass through the Nong Nok Khiene border crossing, situated approximately 30 km south of Don Det in Laos. Before traveling to Laos, it’s advisable to review the article on Weather in Laos.
  • There are four primary ways to travel to Laos from Cambodia. A popular choice is via tourist bus or minivan, particularly to Don Det in southern Laos. Alternatively, you can opt for a direct flight from Siem Reap to Pakse in southern Laos. Other options include traveling by motorbike or private car. Pakse, located approximately 150 km north of Don Det, offers a more convenient travel option through direct flights from Siem Reap, saving considerable travel time. Traveling by train from Cambodia to Laos isn’t feasible due to the absence of railway connections. From Laos, you can also travel to Vietnam.

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Traveling from Cambodia to Laos: You can use Several Options

• • The most efficient way to travel from Cambodia to Laos is by plane. While flight schedules are limited, you can catch a direct flight from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Pakse in Laos. This flight takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, offering the quickest route to Laos from Cambodia. Additionally, some flights to Laos have stopovers in Bangkok, Thailand. A direct flight from Siem Reap to Pakse costs around $100-120 per person and takes about 1.5 hours. From Pakse to Don Det, you can continue your journey by bus or minivan (covering approximately 150 km).
  • Another popular and economical option for traveling to Laos from Cambodia is by bus, minivan, or minibus. Common routes include journeys from Siem Reap to Don Det or Pakse and from Phnom Penh to Don Det or Pakse. The bus or minivan ride from Siem Reap to Don Det takes about 8.5-10 hours with tickets priced around $35-50 per person, while the journey from Phnom Penh to Pakse lasts about 12 hours and costs approximately $40-77 per person. You can easily search and book tickets or flights to Laos from Cambodia online. From Don Det or Pakse, you can further travel to Luang Prabang.

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How do I get from Cambodia to Laos?

1. BUS / VAN from Cambodia to Laos:

A) BUS or MINIVAN from Siem Reap to Don Det

One of the most used land routes from Cambodia to Laos is from the city of Siem Reap to Don Det. Don Det is a popular tourist spot by the Mekong River in southern Laos and is only accessible by minivan or minibus or other private transfer. You cannot get here by train, there is no railway. The travel distance from Siem Reap to Don Det, Laos is approximately 400 km by road and the route goes through the Trapaingkriel Border Checkpoint Stung Treng.

Don Det is the closest popular place to this border crossing. On this route, you can mainly use minivans or minibuses of Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Sarah Transport, Go Ho Travel, SRL Transport, and the journey time is approximately 8.5-10 hours. These minivans with seats are mostly for 12-16 people in the vehicle, so if you are traveling in a group of more people, you can also use this, but solo travelers also use them.

Tickets from Siem Reap to Don Det in Laos cost an average of $35-50/pp, depending on the company and type of vehicle you choose. You can search and book tickets from Siem Reap to Don Det for the above mentioned minibuses and minivans easily online and in advance. Always read carefully all additional information related to transfers and tickets to avoid complications. It is also necessary to take into account that the exact times of departure and arrival may not be observed, this can sometimes happen in Cambodia and Laos.

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B) BUS or MINIVAN from Siem Reap to Pakse

Another popular land route from Cambodia to Laos is the route from Siem Reap to Pakse. The city of Pakse is approximately 150 km north of Don Det and you can use buses, minibuses or other private transfers. Again, it is not possible to travel by train, as there is no railway leading here.

This is a similar land route, which is operated by minivans / minibuses or several private transport companies and also passes through the Trapaingkriel Border Checkpoint Stung Treng. The minibus travel route from Siem Reap to Pakse, via Don Det in southern Laos, is approximately 530 km.

There are minibuses from several companies on this route, similar to Don Det, they are Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Sarah Transport, Go Ho Travel and SRL Transport. These companies offer minibuses or minivans with seats and tickets to Pakse from Siem Reap cost an average of $35-65/pp. Again, this is a long route and the minibus ride from Siem Reap to Pakse takes approximately 11-12 hours.

It may happen that some companies and connections offer this route even with a transfer to another minibus. It is recommended to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the departure of the minibus. You can find and book tickets to Pakse from Siem Reap easily online and in advance. It is recommended for these smaller minibuses, they may be sold out. Again, always carefully read all instructions related to the transfer.

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C) BUS or MINIVAN from Phnom Penh to Pakse

Another popular travel route from Cambodia to Laos is the route from the capital Phnom Penh to Pakse (or Don Det). This route is longer than the routes from Siem Reap and the distance from Phnom Penh to Pakse in Laos is approximately 600 km by land via Don Det.

Again, this route goes through the Trapaingkriel Border Checkpoint Stung Treng and there are several companies operating connections with various minibuses or minivans. Again, you can use the offers from Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Sarah Transport, Go Ho Travel, SRL Transport, which mainly offer minivans and minibuses with seats from Phnom Penh to Pakse.

Transfer by minivan or minibus from Phnom Penh to Pakse is approximately 12-15 hours and fares are approximately $40-70/pp. Again, this is a low-cost transport option between Cambodia and Laos and is used by solo travelers as well as groups of people.

You can search and book minivan tickets from Phnom Penh to Pakse easily online and in advance. Always read all transfer instructions and follow the operating company’s instructions. Please arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the minibus departs in Phnom Penh.

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2. FLIGHTS from Cambodia to Laos:

A) DIRECT FLIGHT from Siem Reap to Pakse

The air connection used is the route from Siem Reap to Pakse. Siem Reap International Airport is approximately 45 km from the city center (various private transfers are available), while Pakse Airport in Laos is only 5 km from the city center. The flight schedule of direct flights between these cities is limited, then it is also possible to use flights with a transfer in, for example, Vientiane.

However, the air connection is of course the fastest and most convenient option of transport between these cities. It is definitely much better than a long journey by minibus or minivan. Flights from Siem Reap to Pakse are operated by Lao Airlines and tickets cost on average $100-150/pp, most flights are Economy class. Travel time by plane from Siem Reap to Pakse is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

You can also use this option to travel to Don Det in southern Laos, use a flight and then take a minibus from Pakse to Don Det. You can search and buy air tickets from Siem Reap to Pakse online. Read all important flight information carefully before ordering your tickets.

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B) DIRECT FLIGHT from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang

Another air connection from Siem Reap is a flight to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is a very interesting and popular tourist town that offers travelers a variety of activities and sights. Flying is the fastest and most convenient way to travel between these cities in Cambodia and Laos. Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines can be used on this route, but the flight schedules are again rather limited.

While Siem Reap airport is approximately 45 km from the city, Luang Prabang airport is only 3 km from the city center, so everything is practically within reach. A direct flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang costs around $100-300/pp and the flight time is around 1.5 hours. If you do not find the direct flight you want, it is also possible to use flights with a transfer, for example in Vientiane – the capital of Laos.

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C) FLIGHT from Siem Reap to Vientiane (via Pakse)

From Siem Reap to Vientiane, you can also use flights, direct or connecting flights, for example, Bangkok or Pakse. The airlines that operate flights from Siem Reap to Vientiane in Laos are Lao Airlines or Tha AirAsia. If you do not search for direct flights, then you have to search for flights with a transfer, for example in Bangkok.

The flight time from Siem Reap to Bangkok is around 1 hour and the flight time from Bangkok to Vientiane is also around 1 hour. The total flight time with a transfer from Siem Reap to Vientiane is around 10 hours, it depends on how long you wait for the next flight from Bangkok. This flight time with a transfer can be longer.

Connecting flights from Siem Reap to Vientiane can cost around $150-250/pp, depending on the airline and also when you fly. Wattay – Vientiane International Airport is approximately 5 km from the city and you can get to the city by various shuttle buses, minibuses or private cars.

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D) FLIGHT from Phnom Penh to Luang Prabang (via Bangkok)

Another popular air connection is the flight from Phnom Penh to Luang Prabang, but with a transfer in Bangkok. Sky Angkor Airlines, Cambodia Airways, Hanh Air Systems, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai VietJet operate flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

Flight time from Phnom Penh to Bangkok is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and flights cost $65-250/pp, depending on the airline and when you fly. From Bangkok, you can use direct flights to Vientiane operated by Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, and the flight time is also around 1 hour. Flights from Bangkok to Vientiane cost around $65-170/pp.

If you have good connecting flights in Bangkok, the flight time from Phnom Penh to Luang Prabang will be about 7 hours even with a transfer, but it can be much longer. In total, an air transfer from Phnom Penh to Luang Prabang can cost you $130-400/pp. Most of the cheaper flights between Phnom Penh – Bangkok – Vientiane are Economy class.

❓ FAQ + Tips — Travel route from Cambodia to Laos:

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