Vientiane to Phnom Penh by bus
Phnom Penh lies 754 km (469 mi) south of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 920 km (572 mi) of road.
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| Vientiane | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Cambodia |
| Population | 840,940 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) |
What changes when you arrive in Phnom Penh
Crossing from Laos into Cambodia: money changes from the Kip to the Riels (KHR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +855; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Where to book buses from Vientiane to Phnom Penh
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Staying in Phnom Penh
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh. Of the 579 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (255), and 24 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,280 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phnom Penh from Vientiane?
754 km (469 mi) in a straight line, south of Vientiane; by road roughly 920 km (572 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Phnom Penh by bus?
About 13 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Phnom Penh?
The Riels (KHR).
Where can I stay in Phnom Penh?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Phnom Penh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.