Vientiane to Pakse

Vientiane to Pakse

Vientiane
Pakse
Tue, Jan 7
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Vientiane to Pakse Schedule

Vientiane to Pakse Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lao Airlines Economy #QV51507:30 - 08:45LAK 2,009,008
Lao Skyway Economy #LK21608:00 - 09:35LAK 1,600,511
Lao Airlines Economy #QV30311:30 - 12:45LAK 2,299,712
Lao Airlines Economy #QV30512:30 - 13:30LAK 1,918,392
Lao Airlines Economy #QV30714:05 - 15:05LAK 2,011,625
Lao Airlines Economy #QV30716:10 - 17:10LAK 1,918,392
Sarah Transport Shared van 13pax 18:30 - 07:30LAK 611,882
Kriangkai Transport Sleeper 20:00 - 09:00LAK 492,994

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure11:05 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day14
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, Family Service, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel

Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

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
FB
Good option to get from Vientiane to Pakse. Spacious Beds and good aircon. Pillows and blankets are provided. It looked like one of the better sleeper buses leaving the bus station. I would recommend it. Keep in mind you'll share your bed with someone else if you're traveling alone (otherwise buy 2 tickets).
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Feb 2, 2024
MH
Everything ok but only one stop and then in a place on the track where there was no decent toilet. Bit incomprehensible.
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Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Dec 23, 2023
JL
I booked 2 seats to make sure I’ll have a full bed for myself. Really comfortable trip 👍 Didn’t have to use the toilets so no idea how they are.
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 18, 2023
MH
14 hour journey took 20 hours! No mechanical issues or traffic instead stopping every 1-2 hours for cigarette and toilet breaks. Solo female traveller dropped off at 3am on the side of the road in pakse and told to get out instead of the bus station. Before getting on bus was told i had to pay extra 50,000 lak to get on. No explanation to why. Pay the extra £20 to fly. Wish i did
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Taxi + Sitting Bus, Family Service (Family Service), Sep 11, 2023
WK
As a solo female traveler I actually quite enjoyed this trip. I booked only one tickets so a Lao women was laying next to me but it was fine! You can sit up in your bed, get a nice blanket and snack package and I thought that the road wasn’t too bad!
Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 24, 2023
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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 Flight 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 362.27. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 19.82.

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 661 miles (1063 km). The flying distance is 661 miles (1063 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 2 to 24 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 19.82 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 362.27.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 11.67. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 19.82 to USD 31.02;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 24.51. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 29.09;
  • Plane tickets - USD 87.79 to USD 362.27;

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 7 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.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer

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 87.79.

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

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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:

  • 62% decided to go for a bus.
  • 34% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 1% Other