Pakse to Vientiane

Pakse to Vientiane

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Pakse to Vientiane Destination Reviews

AS
Terrible! Nobody spoke English, didn’t even want to understand anything, it was freezing cold on the bus, we were begging to turn down the AC, but they didn’t. The bus broke down after 2 hours, we had to change buses for and even worse one. The bus was also full of fish, it had a very disgusting smell. In the middle of the night they woke us up, with a flashlight in our eyes, shouting, they were moving people and they put one more person among us to that very tiny place. It was insanely uncomfortable and a traumatic experience. Not recommended.
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Nov 29, 2025
A
Delay of 2h, we missed the next bus
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Nov 17, 2025
M
Old vehicle for a long travel
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 14, 2025
PV
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
CH
I have never expected to have 5 people sleep together
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jun 28, 2025
DM
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
B
The price
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Apr 3, 2025
DL
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
DL
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
EM
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
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Pakse to Vientiane Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
RG Adventure
Van 9pax
Any time
+11h
$375.00
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
05:00
06:00
$90.73
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:45
10:45
$98.02
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
12:15
13:15
$98.13
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:05
14:05
$98.02
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:55
14:55
$82.02
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:20
15:35
$71.31
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:40
13:15
$139.46
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
15:45
16:45
$90.82
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
17:45
18:45
$82.02
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
18:30
08:00
$21.88
Bus
RG Adventure
Sleeper
19:00
10:00
$22.50
  5.0
Bus
Kriangkai Transport
Sleeper
20:00
10:00
$20.31
  3.9
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
23:05
17:45
$557.85

Transportation from Pakse to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Pakse to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure9:45 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreen Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Nakasang Paradise Travel, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport, Soutchai Travel

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 Bus 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 USD 536.67. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 19.00.

How far is Pakse from Vientiane?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Pakse to Vientiane. Your trip will be a total of 467 miles (750 km). The flying distance is 529 miles (851 km).

How long does it take to get from Pakse to Vientiane?

The travel time from Pakse to Vientiane can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 15 hours.

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 USD 19.00 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 USD 536.67.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 19.00 to USD 33.31;
  • Van price : USD 24.18;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 25.33. From Pakse to Vientiane starting from 18:30 Pakse Transfer until 18:30 Pakse Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 91.75 to USD 113.64;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 465.11 to USD 536.67.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
  • 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 USD 91.75.

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

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 USD 465.11.

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:

  • 81% decided to go for a bus.
  • 6% users took a plane.
  • 5% chosen Bus+Van
  • 5% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 3% opted for a van.