Vientiane to Pakse

Vientiane to Pakse

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Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

GE
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
DR
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, Mar 25, 2025
SW
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
TR
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
MN
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
E
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
T
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, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Apr 28, 2024
J
Would not recommend this trip. The journey took 5 hours longer than suggested, we arrived at 12pm instead of 7am. Beds were extremely uncomfortable. Bus broke down on the side of the road at 2am for at least an hour. Very dirty
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Apr 20, 2024
J
You can survive but it's anything but luxury. Windshield was broken, bus was run down but we arrived in time ;)
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Apr 2, 2024
CC
Bus was way older than the one I bought. Bus was loaded with a lot of things that weren’t from passengers even inside the bus.
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Mar 21, 2024
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Vientiane to Pakse Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
RG Adventure
Van 9pax
Any time
+11h
$363.30
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
06:40
07:40
$86.19
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:30
08:45
$75.37
  5.0
Bus
MMB Travel
Sleeper Bus
08:00
20:00
$30.00
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
08:20
09:55
$69.63
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:00
10:05
$102.47
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:10
11:10
$93.99
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:30
11:30
$85.83
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:05
10:15
$210.84
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:40
12:40
$71.99
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
12:20
13:35
$103.73
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:30
14:30
$104.02
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:55
10:15
$195.74
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:30
10:15
$610.59
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:50
10:10
$535.79
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
15:20
16:35
$90.97
  4.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
16:05
17:05
$86.13
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
16:30
17:30
$101.63
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
16:50
17:50
$100.41
  5.0
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
17:30
18:30
$75.41
  5.0

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance675 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, MMB Travel, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel

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 95.97. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.07.

How far is Vientiane from Pakse?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane to Pakse. Your trip will be a total of 420 miles (675 km). The flying distance is 529 miles (851 km).

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

The travel time from Vientiane to Pakse can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 14 hours.

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 Soutchai Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 20.07 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 95.97.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 20.07 to USD 30.47;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 23.30 - USD 25.66. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:30 Sarah Transport Vientiane
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 24.78. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 37.51;
  • Plane tickets - USD 79.14 to USD 95.97;

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 9 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 6 available bus trips every day.
  • 2 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:30 Sarah Transport Vientiane

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 79.14.

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

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.

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:

  • 92% decided to go for a bus.
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% users took a plane.