Is it possible to go directly from Siem Reap to Vientiane over land?
I'm planning on going to Vientiane in Laos, but I wanted to cross over land from Cambodia. Are there direct bus connections from Siem Reap to Vientiane, and if so, how long does the journey take? I have heard conflicting reports - some say yes, some say there's no way around it but to double back to Phnom Penh and catch a bus from there to Vientiane, which doesn't make sense at all to me. Or, if not a direct bus from Siem Reap, then is it possible to get to Stung Treng checkpoint by local bus, then connect to Vientiane from there? (If not bus, boats / ferries are acceptable too.)
I have also heard that even though the official Lao immigration site says visa-on-arrival is available at land border checkpoints, they have stopped issuing them at Stung Treng and require visitors to get a visa beforehand. Is that true?
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How do I get from Siem Reap to Laos?
The best way to get from Siem Reap to Laos is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 18h 52m. How long is the flight from Siem Reap to Laos? The quickest flight from Siem Reap Airport to Luang Prabang Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.How do I get to Vientiane?
There are basically two ways to get to Vientiane from outside of Laos. One is by direct flight from nearby countries; the other is to cross the Thai \u2013 Lao Friendship Bridge connecting Vientiane with Nong khai, Thailand....Can you fly from Cambodia to Laos?
The best way how to travel from Cambodia to Laos is to travel by plane. Flight schedule is limited, but you can take a direct flight from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Pakse in Laos. Travel by plane from Siem Reap to Pakse takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and it is the fastest way how to reach Laos from Cambodia.How many days do you need in Laos and Cambodia?
Two weeks is the perfect amount of time to learn about Cambodia's history, see beautiful temples at Siem Reap, experience Laos's laid-back culture, and visit Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage site.Siem Reap to Bangkok by CASINO Bus | 12+ HOURS \u0026 overland border crossing
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