1. Bus/Van to Phnom Penh
2. Flights to Phnom Penh
3. Taxi to Phnom Penh
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From Pakse to Phnom Penh you can get by van/bus, car/taxi, plane.
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- Travel distance from Pakse in Laos to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is about 840 km by land via Siem Reap. There are 3 most popular options how to reach Phnom Penh from Pakse – bus/minivan, flights or private car with a driver. The best and fast way is to travel by plane via Siem Reap. Flight from Pakse International Airport to Phnom Penh takes about 1.5 hours and with stopover in Siem Reap takes about 5-8 hours. Travel by plane to Phnom Penh costs about $130-230/pp, it is a bit expensive option of transfer to Phnom Penh.
- It is not possible to travel by train from Pakse to Phnom Penh because there is no railway. Another way how to reach Phnom Penh is to travel by bus/minivan, it is also possible to travel by this way via Don Det in Laos and Siem Reap. Transport by bus/van from Pakse to Phnom Penh via Siem Reap takes totally about 11-14 hours and it costs about $45-60/pp. It is the cheapest option of transfer, but it is not so comfortable. It is also possible to book a private taxi/car with a driver from Pakse to Phnom Penh, travel time by private car is about 10 hours. You can book bus tickets, car + flights from Pakse to Phnom Penh via Siem Reap online.
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Phnom Penh is the capital and most visited city of Cambodia.
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- Phnom Penh is located at the confluence of three rivers – Tonle Sap, Bassac and Mekong – and resembles a large village. Although it has over a million inhabitants, all the streets are full of people transporting by bike or motorcycle. The Royal Palace, which is also the residence of the current king, was built in 1813 and its magnificence, construction and beauty reminds of the Royal Palace in Bangkok. From the towers on the roof of the coronation hall, the face of the Buddha looks in all directions of the world. The most famous building of the royal palace is the Silver Pagoda, which got its name from the silver floor and contains a statue of the Emerald Buddha, similar to the Thai royal palace. Before you come to Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia, read carefully this article: Weather in Phnom Penh.
- Today, the city has grown into a vibrant, fascinating city with wide tree-lined boulevards, Mekong waterfront promenades, colorful boutiques, art galleries, stylish restaurants, cafes and hotels. See the local markets, the most famous being the Central Market, housed in a distinctive Art Deco building, where you can buy almost everything, from CDs, art and jewelry, to silk scarves, shawls and fabrics. From Phnom Penh you can travel via Sihanoukville to Koh Rong. Teoretically you can also travel by bus/car to Koh Kong. Phnom Penh has also an international airport and there is also train of Royal Railway to Sihanoukville and Poipet.
| Transfer Mode – Pakse to Phnom Penh: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Minibus / Minivan | 11-14 hours | $45-60/pp |
| Flights | 1.5 hour direct flight, 5-8 hours flight with transfer | $130-230/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi with a driver | 10 hours | $500-540/car |
How do I get from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
1. MINIBUS / VAN from Pakse to Phnom Penh
The most used land transfer option from Pakse to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is a trip by minibus or minivan. These minibuses and minivans often go through Don Det, or around Don Det and Nong Nok Khiene Border Crossing in southern Laos. Sometimes this transfer option can have 2 steps, during the travel route you may be transferred to another minibus or minivan, each company may have different transfer conditions.
Minibuses and minivans are for a smaller number of passengers, they are actually such small buses. For a minibus transfer from Pakse to Phnom Penh, you can use companies such as Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Sarah Transport, Soutchai Travel, SRL Transport and Green Paradise. The travel time by minibus or minivan from Pakse to Phnom Penh can take about 11-14 hours, but please be aware that there may be delays and the exact travel time may not be observed.
Minibuses and minivans can depart from various locations or stops in Pakse and can also arrive at various locations in Phnom Penh. For example, some will come for you right to the hotel and take you, for example, to the station from where another minibus departs, or a private taxi will come for you and take you to the departure point. You will always see this information about arrivals and departures when searching and booking tickets, so check everything carefully.
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A minibus transfer from Pakse to Phnom Penh in Cambodia costs between $45-60/pp, ticket prices may vary or change slightly throughout the year. It is thus the cheapest option of transport between this Laotian and Cambodian city. You will be crossing the Nong Nok Khien border crossing with these minivans, so also find out what the current conditions are for entering Cambodia at this crossing.
You can easily search and buy minibus tickets from Pakse to Phnom Penh online in advance. At the departure point in Pakse, be ready at least 30 minutes before the departure of the minibus. A minibus transfer to Phnom Penh is mainly sought after by regular solo low-cost travelers who have a more limited travel budget.
2. FLIGHTS from Pakse to Phnom Penh
A significantly more comfortable and even faster transfer option from Pakse to Phnom Penh is an air transfer. The offer mostly includes flights with a transfer in, for example, Siem Reap, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City or another nearby city, or, in a very limited offer, also direct flights.
However, there are usually connecting flights in operation, which can make the flight time a bit longer if you include the wait before departures. A flight with a transfer from Pakse to Phnom Penh can take different times, but on average expect about 7-12 hours, a direct flight can take about 1.5 hours.
Flights are operated from Pakse International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport, both airports are easily accessible from city centers. Flights from Pakse to Phnom Penh will be offered by Lao Airlines, the largest Lao airline, if there are connecting flights, they will be other Asian airlines.
E.g. if there are flights via Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, they can be Vietnam Airlines or Cambodia Angkor Air. Air transfer from Pakse to Phnom Penh costs between $130-230/pp, but flight prices may vary and change throughout the year and seasons. Prices may also be different, even higher, if you travel with a transfer in, for example, Ho Chi Minh City.
You can search and book flights from Pakse to Phnom Penh online in advance, always also read all the conditions for the transfer and follow all the instructions of the airlines. Air transfer can be the best option to transfer to Phnom Penh from Pakse, the disadvantage is the limited schedule of direct flights and also the higher prices. This option is probably not suitable for you if you are traveling in a low-cost style.
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Pakse to Phnom Penh
The most expensive land transfer option from Pakse to Phnom Penh is a transfer by private car/taxi with driver, again via the Nong Nok Khien border crossing. This transport option between Pakse and Phnom Penh is offered by the private transport company SRL Transport, which, in addition to cars, also has classic minibuses with cheaper fares.
Otherwise, these companies will offer classic smaller cars, SUVs and or minivans for those traveling in a group of several travelers at once. The cars that are offered on this route are mostly for 4 or 8 passengers. You can therefore calculate the fare for individual passengers.
Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Pakse to Phnom Penh takes about 10 hours, of course this time may vary slightly, depending on the traffic situation. It also depends on where exactly you leave from and where exactly you want to go, you can also determine your departure and arrival point according to your requirements.
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Transportation by private car / taxi with a driver to Phnom Penh from Pakse in Laos costs between $500-540/car, the price varies depending on the type of car you choose and book. You can search and book your private car from Pakse to Phnom Penh online in advance.
You will receive a confirmation of your reservation to your email entered during the reservation, there is no need to print the confirmation, the company also accepts e-tickets on mobile phones or tablets. Transfer by private car with a driver to Phnom Penh is not an ideal option for low-cost travelers, as it is the most expensive transport option.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Pakse to Phnom Penh:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- Book bus tickets or private car and flights from Pakse to Phnom Penh on 12go.asia ➜
- You can change your travel route, e.g. Pakse > Don Det, Don Det > Phnom Penh…
2. What is the travel time from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- Travel by bus/van from Pakse to Phnom Penh (via Siem Reap) takes about 11-14 hours.
- Travel by plane from Pakse to Phnom Penh takes about 1.5 hours or 5-8 hours with transfer.
- Travel by priavte car with a driver from Pakse to Phnom Penh takes about 10 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- Travel distance from Pakse to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is about 840 km by land via Siem Reap.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- Travel by plane from Pakse to Phnom Penh (via Siem Reap) costs about $130-230/pp.
- Travel by bus/van from Pakse to Phnom Penh (via Siem Reap) costs about $45-60/pp.
- Travel by private car with a driver from Pakse to Phnom Penh costs about $500-540/car.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- The best and fastest way of getting from Pakse to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is to travel by plane. There are direct flights between Pakse – Siem Reap – Phnom Penh. If you take a flight, you will save a lot of your travel time.
6. What is the cheapest option of transfer to Phnom Penh from Pakse?
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- The cheapest option of transport to Phnom Penh from Pakse is to travel by minivan/bus via Siem Reap.
7. Is there a train from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- No, there is no train from Pakse to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, there is no railway from Laos to Cambodia.
- You can check Cambodia Train Map + Laos Train Map.
8. Is it possible to travel by private car from Pakse to Phnom Penh?
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- Not from Pakse, but you can travel by private car/taxi from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. You can book these private cars online with 12go.asia. It is the most expensive option of transfer.
9. Where and how you can travel from Phnom Penh?
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- Phnom Penh is the most important transport hub of Cambodia. From Phnom Penh you can travel to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, or you can travel by bus, train or plane to Sihanoukville and visit Koh Rong Island. You can travel to Sihanoukville via Krong Kep. If you want to visit eastern Cambodia, you can travel by bus or car to Mondulkiri.
10. How and where to book hotel in Phnom Penh?
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- Phnom Penh offers mainly cheap guesthouses, hotels and resorts for tourists. Search and book your hotel, hostel or resort in Phnom Penh in Cambodia online here > Book resort or hotel in Phnom Penh.
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(You can change your travel route, e.g. Pakse > Siem Reap, Siem Reap > Phnom Penh…)