22 Sep 2026
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Thakhek Travel

3.8
41 customer reviews
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About Thakhek Travel

Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Thakhek Travel offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.

What are the Main Stations of Thakhek Travel?

Thakhek Travel operates buses to and from the following stations:

  • Naga Hostel and Cafe
  • Hue Southern Bus Station
  • Lao Cha leune Hotel
  • Thakhek Bus Terminal
  • Thakhek Transfer
  • Thakhek Local Bus Station

What are the Bus Classes & Prices of Thakhek Travel?

The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!

Pros & Cons of Bus Travel

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train

  • Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel

  • Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about

  • At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.

  • During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.

  • While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.

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Thakhek Travel Stations

Thakhek Travel Company Reviews

3.8
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Bus Local Bus, Thakhek Travel, Jul 31, 2026
Old bus, water infiltration by the roof, 2 people on 1 seat…. Few stops. But drivers OK
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Apr 6, 2026
Wir haben das Gebuchte nicht bekommen.
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Mar 13, 2026
Old bus and overcrowded.
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Mar 8, 2026
Everything was well organized. I would recommend this bus company.
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Mar 5, 2026
Arrived 2.5 hours after promised arrival time which defeated purpose of getting the minibus.
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Feb 10, 2026
Bus was a clearly not in great shape but managed to get us there just about. Seats were ok but company crammed more people on so that there were 10 people sat on camping chairs in the gangway as well as all the proper seats full
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Van VIP Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Dec 1, 2025
Best bus trip I’ve had in Laos. Friendly driver, free water, and no stops to pick up passengers
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Nov 14, 2025
It took much longer than scheduled, with no reason. The indicated schedule is just not right. The Minivan will be more than full😕
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Sep 30, 2025
The taxidriver that picked us up from Naga Hostel send a message, was perfectly in time and brought us to the sleeperbus. The sleeperbus was comfortable. Compliments for the friendly driver!! It was terrible bad weather (rain, thunder) and he drove very carefully. Due to the bad weather we arrived with a little delay on Pakse, no problem at all. The driver helped us to find a tuktuk for transfer to the Pickup point for tge next bus to Nakasong/Don Det
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Aug 9, 2025
Bad value for money. It was a local minivan, that constantly stopped to pick up more people, we were cramped in the back while the isle was also filled with people (at the max we were with 21 persons in the minivan!!!). The trip took 10 hours. Bad value for money. Not to be recommended.
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Jul 7, 2026
Chauffeur sympathique, conduite responsable, arrivé en avance et pause toilette au milieux du trajet
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Mar 12, 2026
Alter sehr schäbigen Van, kein Platz für lange Beine, überfüllt, unser Amschluss war überfüllten wir mussten 2 Stunden warten, wieder überfüllter Wagen. Die größten Menschen mussten auf den engsten Plätzen sitzen. Niemand sprach ein Wort englisch.
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Bus Local Bus, Thakhek Travel, Sep 28, 2025
Alles hat perfekt geklappt, sehr freundlich
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Sep 19, 2026
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, May 2, 2026
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Mar 31, 2026
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Mar 26, 2026
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Mar 16, 2026
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Mar 10, 2026
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Feb 3, 2026
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Jan 31, 2026
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Jan 30, 2026
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Jan 7, 2026
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Jan 2, 2026
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Dec 20, 2025
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Dec 14, 2025
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Dec 4, 2025
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Nov 25, 2025
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Nov 24, 2025
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Bus Local Bus, Thakhek Travel, Nov 20, 2025
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Nov 1, 2025
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Oct 28, 2025
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Bus Sleeper Bus + VIP Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Oct 27, 2025
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Oct 27, 2025
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Oct 8, 2025
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Van Local Minivan + Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Oct 3, 2025
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Bus Sleeper, Thakhek Travel, Sep 6, 2025
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Aug 7, 2025
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Van Minivan, Thakhek Travel, Mar 26, 2026
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Jan 28, 2026
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Bus VIP Bus, Thakhek Travel, Nov 29, 2025