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How to Get from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone

Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone by shared van for about $21. See the travel time and how the Cambodia to Laos border crossing works.

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Last updated: November 5, 2026

How to Get from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone

Photo: Basile Morin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Dusty riverside Stung Treng gives way to the waterfalls and slow pace of the Si Phan Don islands in southern Laos. Don Khone is known for its French colonial history, the Li Phi falls and its bicycles and longtail boats.

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Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone by Van

Booking platforms list shared 13-seat vans to Don Khone for about $21 (November 2026), and the trip takes about 4 hours.[1] The last stretch to the islands is by boat, so check whether your ticket includes it.

Crossing the Border

The route crosses at Trapeang Kriel in Cambodia and Nong Nokkheane in Laos. The Lao checkpoint is open from 06:00 to 18:00 and offers visa on arrival.[2] Plan your departure so that you arrive before it closes.

The Lao border checkpoint at Nong Nokkheane
The Lao border checkpoint at Nong NokkheanePhoto: Pierre André / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Comparing Your Options

ModePrice (USD)Duration
Shared vanAbout $21[1]About 4h

Tips for Traveling from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone

  • Border formalities: Keep your passport, passport photos and visa money in a small daypack so you can reach them quickly.
  • Currency: Laos uses the kip. Bring enough cash for your first days on the islands.
  • Book ahead: This is a popular backpacker route, so reserve a day or two early in peak season.
  • Travel light: Large suitcases are hard to stow in a 13-seat van, and you walk across the border zone with your bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone?

Booking platforms list a shared van at about $21 (November 2026).

How long does it take to get from Krong Stung Treng to Don Khone?

The shared van takes about 4 hours.

Do I need a visa to cross from Cambodia to Laos?

Visa on arrival is offered at the Nong Nokkheane checkpoint, which is open from 06:00 to 18:00. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Is the boat to the island included in the ticket?

Check this when you book. The last stretch to the islands is by boat.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  2. [2] Department of Immigration of Lao PDR: Nongnokkheane International Border Checkpoint. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.