Pakse to Vientiane by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 412,252

Pakse to Vientiane Destination Reviews

Michel

Old vehicle for a long travel

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 14, 2025

Pascale V

Very comfortable. I would recommend it to all travellers. By the way: Sanga Hostel is a very nice hostel to wait for the next bus to - in our case - Vientiane. Very friendly hospitality. We could leave the backpacks for a couple of hours to explore Pakse town. Sanga offered us to take a shower. We also had dinner, the menu had a good variaty and the meals were very reasonable priced. Sanga is a homecoming hostel!!!

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, Oct 9, 2025

Ching H

I have never expected to have 5 people sleep together

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jun 28, 2025

Danai M

I don't think it said anywhere I was going to be sharing a small bed with a stranger for 10 hours. In that limited space and with the bathroom smelling mostly like pee, wifting out in the bus, it was pretty uncomfortable

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, May 16, 2025

Briac

The price

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Apr 3, 2025

Dario L

Buy me he double seat to sleep alone. No tent, no sleeping box, no privacy. Nice drive though

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Feb 19, 2024

Dario L

Nice and clean. Big beds (2) for one person. If you are taller than 175 they will be tight. If in two people very tight .

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Feb 13, 2024

Elenor M

Important to know: I was told to go to Green Travel in Pakse for 7pm. When I arrived there, the place was shut and I was left on the curb in the dark, not knowing what was going on and unable to get in contact with Green Travel or 12Go Asia. However, a tuktuk driver will come and pick you up to take you to the bus station. This was not communicated to me, and I felt people should know that is going to happen so they don’t feel unsafe. Not the fault of the company or driver, the road conditions are just insanely bumpy and when adding that to being squished next to a stranger not much sleep was achieved. It can’t be helped and is just a part of travelling.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus AC Sleeper, Green Paradise (Green Paradise), Oct 10, 2023

Agnes M

Very narrow beds, cold and very bumpy ride. Impossible to sleep

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Apr 11, 2023

Carlijn B

Be aware that it is a very, very bumpy ride! We barely slept. The bus itself is quite good. If you travel alone, be aware you share a small bed with a stranger. There are charging stations, but they didn't work, so make sure you have everything fully charged. The staff onboard doesn't speak English. Our bus was very empty, but we weren't allowed to sleep on another bed, so we had to stay together on the same bed. Also, the bus has a toilet onboard, so no stops. Make sure you've had dinner before getting onboard. You get a small bottle of water from the staff.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 20, 2023

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Pakse to Vientiane Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	Van 9pax	Any time	+11h	€314.28
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	05:00	06:00	€77.81
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	09:45	10:45	€84.06
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	12:15	13:15	€84.16
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	13:05	14:05	€84.06
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	13:55	14:55	€70.34
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:20	15:35	€61.16
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:40	13:15	€120.00
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	15:45	16:45	€77.89
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:45	18:45	€70.34
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeper	18:30	08:00	€18.33
Bus	RG Adventure	Sleeper	19:00	10:00	€18.86	5.0
Bus	Kriangkai Transport	Sleeper	20:00	10:00	€17.02	3.9
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	23:05	17:45	€480.00

Transportation from Pakse to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Pakse to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport	€17
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	9:45 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	21
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Nakasang Paradise Travel, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport, Soutchai Travel, VietJet Air

Popular Routes

How to get from Pakse to Vientiane

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

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 EUR 456.66. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 16.24.

How much does it cost to get from Pakse to Vientiane?

The cost of the trip from Pakse to Vientiane varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 16.24 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 EUR 456.66.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Pakse to Vientiane:

Bus tickets - EUR 16.24 to EUR 28.34;
Van price : EUR 20.67;
Bus+Van price: EUR 21.52. From Pakse to Vientiane starting from 18:30 Pakse Transfer until 18:30 Pakse Transfer
Plane tickets - EUR 69.85 to EUR 205.63;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 395.77 to EUR 456.66.

How many trips per day are there between Pakse and Vientiane?

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

Flights from Pakse to Vientiane depart during the day - there are approximately 11 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 5 available bus trips every day.
1 by Bus+Van from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 18:30 Pakse Transfer until 18:30 Pakse Transfer
Vans from Pakse to Vientiane depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Pakse to Vientiane any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Pakse to Vientiane. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 69.85.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Pakse to Vientiane

Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet)

Buses

Taking a bus from Pakse to Vientiane 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 Pakse to Vientiane. 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 EUR 395.77.

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 Pakse to Vientiane. 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 Pakse to Vientiane.

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 Pakse to Vientiane

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Pakse to Vientiane? 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:

82% decided to go for a bus.
7% decided to catch a taxi.
6% chosen Bus+Van
4% users took a plane.
1% Other

Pakse to Vientiane