Vientiane to Pakse by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 425,632

Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

Jordi B

The bus departs 2h after the ticket showing. The bus wasn't good, and arrive later without any reason

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeping Bus, Chanthachone Transportation, Jul 27, 2025

Reach R

They did not have proper advise of the trip. The bus water leaking everywhere i couldnt sleep. The Bus run without stopping for us to relax half way.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jul 21, 2025

Marine S

1) We left right on time, and arrived ~1 hour early. 2) Drivers' job was hard: many, many postal packages to pick-up (doubling as postman); bus that broke at one point and they did find the issue and resolved it while it was pinch dark and pouring rain (doubling as mechanics) 3) Bus was full but people kept it super quiet and calm 4) We got water bottle and cookies 5) Not the most comfortable but also not awful, clear small beds/pods that gives you "some" privacy. 6) Finding the bus booth, exchanging the voucher was quite straightforward - laos people helped us find the right bus in the swarm of night buses all leaving at the same time

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), May 29, 2025

Greg E

Great trip, slept most of way, just no room on top to sit up and have a drink of water 😉

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeping Bus, Chanthachone Transportation, May 3, 2025

Devon R

They didn't pick me up to go to the station as advertised in the PDF and ticket purchase. I had another company offer me a ride since they were already at my hostel and they were WAY more helpful

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Mar 25, 2025

Simon W

I have applied for a discount because the service arrived three hours late. I paid for the higher price to arrive at 6 am but it arrived at nearly 9 am. I was not comfortable. I am too old too to Sleep in a sleeper bus. The extra three hours after a long trip is really not enjoyable. The toilet on the bus is cramped and hard to use. But they did stop halfway for people to use a proper toilet.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Mar 9, 2025

Terfel R

Bus was comfortable and clean. Toilets were kept clean at each stop. Arrived an hour early.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Feb 20, 2025

Martin N

Safety on board was questionable. The glass of the windows were cracked. Like huge cracks.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 4, 2025

Edita

Very comfortable, clean bus. We arrived 2.5h earlier than were meant to. They had a toilet on the bus

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 12, 2024

Takatoshi

I used your site for the first time because I don't understand Lao well and I was worried that the bus tickets would be sold out. I knew about your site before because a Japanese YouTuber introduced 12Go. This time the bus fare was the equivalent of 4,600 yen in Japanese yen, but you and the bus company charged a commission of about 4,000 yen, which I was not happy about. The bus that was introduced on your site was a new bus with privacy in mind, with curtains on the aisle side. However, in reality it was an old bus and there were curtains only on the window side.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper Bus, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Apr 28, 2024

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Vientiane to Pakse Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	SUV 4pax	Any time	+11h	$321.20
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	08:45	$84.89	4.7
Bus	MMB Travel	Sleeper Bus	08:00	20:00	$30.00
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	08:30	14:00	$121.15	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	10:30	11:30	$85.72	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:05	10:10	$139.14	4.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:55	12:55	$86.28	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:00	15:00	$85.72	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	15:10	16:10	$85.56	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	16:05	17:05	$86.28	4.7
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	17:00	06:00	$21.00
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:30	18:30	$74.55	4.7
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Sleeper	18:00	06:00	$13.01	3.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:20	19:20	$74.43	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:45	13:35	$337.16	4.0
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	19:20	13:35	$426.07
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.23	4.1
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	21:10	22:10	$74.31	5.0

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport	$20
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	10:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	26
Distance	675 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, China Southern Airlines, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport, Sarah Transport Laos

Popular Routes

How to get from Vientiane to Pakse

When you want to get from Vientiane to Pakse, 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+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 569.35. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 19.73.

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

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Pakse varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Chanthachone Transportation: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 19.73 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 569.35.

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

Bus tickets - USD 19.73 to USD 31.65;
Bus+Van price: USD 24.20 - USD 27.92. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus+taxi price: USD 24.80. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
Van price : USD 27.99 - USD 30.79;
Plane tickets - USD 67.90 to USD 569.35;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 467.87 to USD 539.85.

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

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

Flights from Vientiane to Pakse depart during the day - there are approximately 10 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
4 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
Vans from Vientiane to Pakse depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Vientiane to Pakse 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 Vientiane to Pakse. 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 67.90.

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 Vientiane to Pakse

China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Pakse 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 Vientiane to Pakse. 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 467.87.

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 Vientiane to Pakse. 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 Vientiane to Pakse.

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 Vientiane to Pakse

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

88% decided to go for a bus.
4% chosen Bus+Van
3% chosen Bus+taxi
2% users took a plane.
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Vientiane to Pakse