Phnom Penh to Champassak by van, bus, ferry, taxi from USD 39

Phnom Penh to Champassak Destination Reviews

Janne S

We had a really good experience. The whole trip was well planned by the company and it was easy to transfer from one van to another. We also had 2 meal breaks which one of them was in the office where the people were really helpful for crossing the boarder. Good company to travel with!

Phnom Penh to Champassak, Van Regional 14pax, Asia Van Transfer (AVT), May 4, 2024

Veronica

The trip from Phnom Penh to Don Det is long, but the logistics of pick up, vehicle changes during the trip and even the river boat transportation to Don Det is quite well coordinated by the company that provides the service. Actually, from the time you are picked up at your hotel in Phnom Penh, until you arrive at the port in Don Det, it takes more than the hours indicated in 12Go, in my case it was almost 12 hours in total including waiting time in restaurants, border crossings and transportation as such. I do not leave the 5 stars because it would be ideal if all drivers could communicate with foreigners in even basic English to make the experience easier and more pleasant. Although some of the various drivers I had on my tour spoke English, there was one who did not (who picked me up in Phnom Penh and dropped me off at a restaurant where you wait for the vehicle that takes you to the border where you leave Cambodia).

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Phnom Penh to Champassak, Van Regional 14pax, Asia Van Transfer (AVT), Oct 7, 2023

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14 customer reviews

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Phnom Penh to Champassak Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Asia Van Transfer	Regional 14pax	04:30	16:30	$40.00	4.0
Van	Asia Van Transfer	Regional 14pax	04:30	16:45	$41.00
Bus	Airbus	Seater 35	07:00	15:30	$32.68	4.7
Bus	Airbus	Seater 35	07:00	15:30	$33.06
Van	Sarah Transport	Shared van 13pax	07:30	17:30	$22.40	2.0
Van	Lana Express	Minivan + Minivan	07:30	16:15	$26.40
Van	Sarah Transport	Shared van 13pax	07:30	18:30	$24.50
Bus	Lana Express	Sleeping Bus + Mini Van	19:30	15:15	$26.40
Bus	Sarah Transport	Sleeper 40	19:45	11:00	$22.40
Bus	Sarah Transport	Sleeper 40	19:45	00:30	$29.52
Bus	Sarah Transport	Sleeper 40	19:45	00:30	$24.50

Transportation from Phnom Penh to Champassak

Facts about the transport from Phnom Penh to Champassak

Cheapest Transport	$30
Fastest Transport	7h 40m
Earliest Departure	4:30 AM
Latest Departure	7:45 PM
Departures per day	6
Distance	384 kilometers
Transport Companies	Airbus, Angkor Guide Adventure, Asia Van Transfer, Rally Tour And Travel, Sarah Transport, SRL Transport, Trans Passion

Popular Routes

How to get from Phnom Penh to Champassak

When you want to get from Phnom Penh to Champassak, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 552.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 39.22.

How much does it cost to get from Phnom Penh to Champassak?

The cost of the trip from Phnom Penh to Champassak varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Airbus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 39.22 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 552.00.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Phnom Penh to Champassak:

Bus+Ferry price: USD 30.00. From Phnom Penh to Champassak starting from 19:30 Nokor Reach St 80 until 19:30 Nokor Reach St 80
Bus+Van price: USD 32.00. From Phnom Penh to Champassak starting from 19:45 Sarah Transport Phnom Penh until 19:45 Sarah Transport Phnom Penh
Van price : USD 32.00 - USD 43.00;
Bus tickets - USD 39.00 to USD 39.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 264.00 to USD 552.00.

How many trips per day are there between Phnom Penh and Champassak?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 07:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phnom Penh to Champassak any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Phnom Penh to Champassak is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phnom Penh to Champassak. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 264.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Phnom Penh to Champassak. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Phnom Penh to Champassak.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Phnom Penh to Champassak

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phnom Penh to Champassak? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

69% opted for a van.
28% chosen Bus+Van
2% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Phnom Penh to Champassak