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Guangzhou to Siem Reap overland: route, cost and stops
Guangzhou to Siem Reap, overland all the way, across 5 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 6 stops, 9 legs, 37h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou → Nanning | Coach | 8.8h | €10–€25 |
| Nanning → Haiphong | Coach | 5.1h | €5–€10 |
| Haiphong → Hanoi | Rail | 1.5h | €5–€5 |
| Hanoi → Luang Prabang | Night train | 7.2h | €15–€35 |
| Luang Prabang → Vientiane | Coach | 4.1h | €4–€5 |
| Vientiane → Khon Kaen | Rail | 2.5h | €5–€10 |
| Khon Kaen → Nakhon Ratchasima | Rail | 2.6h | €5–€5 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima → Samraong | Coach | 3.4h | €4–€5 |
| Samraong → Siem Reap | Coach | 2.2h | €4–€4 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €57 | €66 | €104 |
| Beds | €136 | €160 | €205 |
| Daily spending | €358 | €448 | €605 |
| Total per person | €626 | €757 | €1,009 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Guangzhou, China
Beds near the centre:
君悦公寓 · hostel广州春田家家青年旅舍 · hostel宝信商务宾馆 · guest house
Nanning, China
Beds near the centre:
Side Hostel · hostel青猫青年旅舍 · hostel邕江宾馆 · hotel
Haiphong, Vietnam
Luang Prabang, Laos
Worth the time: Kuang Si falls, alms giving, Mount Phousi
Eating: Night market buffet €2
Beds near the centre:
YNotLao Hostel · hostelSunrise Hostel · hostelVilaluk Guesthouse · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Noodles · marketຕະຫຼາດຟອງສະຫວັນ · marketNight Food Market · market
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Beds near the centre:
Chom Surang Hotel · hotelUrban-Bamboo · hotelSi Chomphon Hotel · hotel
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Worth the time: Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm
Eating: Old Market stalls €2
Beds near the centre:
The Twizt · hostelSoben Guesthouse · hostelClaremont Angkor Boutique · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Weekly market · marketClothes Market · marketNight Market Souvenirs · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vang Vieng, Laos | after Luang Prabang | +1m | +€29 |
| Bangkok, Thailand | after Nakhon Ratchasima | +2.9h | +€53 |
| Vinh, Vietnam | after Haiphong | +1.8h | +€27 |
| Ayutthaya, Thailand | after Nakhon Ratchasima | +2.9h | +€39 |
Common questions
How long does the Guangzhou to Siem Reap trip take?
Moving time is about 37h spread over 9 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 6 stops, the whole corridor works as a 14-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €757 per person for 14 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €66 of transport, €160 of beds and €448 of daily spending. The realistic range is €626 to €1,009 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 37h of travel and €757 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia — 5 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach, Rail, Night train. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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