Vientiane to Pakse by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 428,900

Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

Carly R

12go charges you too much. Just go to the station and buy a ticket. Paid 470k for one side of the bed whereas if you were at the station it would be cheaper and can buy two

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Feb 15, 2026

Sophia A

Toilet was flooded, people behind us were puking, some were taking pictures of us, no privacy, bumpy ride, and they dropped us off in the middle of the road, not at the bus stop we should’ve been dropped at. But at least we arrived quite a lot earlier than expected so that was nice.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 12, 2026

Ella L

The bus was not the bus that was provided in the photos. Took a long time to confirm reservation. 12go said to be at hotel 30 minutes before departure - wasnt until we messaged the company directly that we found out we need to be there an hour early. If we didnt message then we would have missed our bus… bus broke down 30 minutes into journey and left us on the bus without any AC. Areived 2 hours late.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper Bus, Laos Easy Go Travel, Feb 8, 2026

Garth A

No issues, departed and arrived on-time. Booked two "seats" so that I would not have to share the sleeping bed with a stranger. Blankets and pillows, seemed clean enough. It is an old bus, and recommend to use the lavatory before boarding. Road is rough in places, but still able to sleep for more than half the trip.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Jan 31, 2026

Davide M

Shared bed for a high price - power socket not working

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Jan 20, 2026

Johanna V

Pretty nice on the way to Pakse. Nothing to complain about. Clean and fast. On the way back it was freezing the aircon was so cold all of us were shivering, and we got stopped while police searched bus

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Minivan + Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jan 18, 2026

Susanne

Everything was organised very well and we arrived earlier than expected. The voucher included all relevant Information, also the picture of the counter (to get the final ticket) was super helpful. Bus was prepared with blankets, pillows, water. Shoes have to be stored in a plastic bag (provided by the operator). Mattress was okay, but space is limited for 2 persons (about 1m x 1,8m). Toilet on board was okay. Nevertheless travelling with nightbus can feel very scary on the way (high speed, braking processes, honks). I really prefer using the night train, if available.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 17, 2026

Aaron C

Slept all the way, very convenient.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 22, 2025

Joris W

I traveled from Vientiane to Pause on an overnight bus. You have to sleep next someone else (as normally here). We arrived two hours earlier than planned.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 18, 2025

Pavel N

i was prepared for the worst because of other reviews from people traveling by sleeper bus from vientiane to pakse, but i was so surprised! the bus, bed, toilet and sheets were clean and overall nice. There was AC, charging and two water bottles. The driver was excellent! no quick breaks and we even got there 2 hours earlier than planned. if youre considering a sleeper bus, definitely pick this one

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 9, 2025

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Vientiane to Pakse Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	Van 9pax	Any time	+11h	$386.10
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	08:45	$88.30	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	$87.28	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:05	10:15	$206.54	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:25	12:25	$88.98	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:55	12:55	$88.30	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:00	15:00	$95.48	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	16:00	17:00	$99.77	4.7
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	17:00	06:00	$21.88
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:30	18:30	$88.00	4.7
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Sleeper	18:00	06:00	$13.01
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:20	19:20	$101.94	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:45	13:35	$308.64	4.0
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	19:20	13:35	$438.03
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.33	4.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	21:10	22:10	$95.13	4.7

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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 912.55. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 20.01.

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 MMB Travel: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 20.01 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 912.55.

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

Van price : USD 20.01 - USD 25.01;
Bus tickets - USD 20.41 to USD 32.85;
Bus+taxi price: USD 24.17. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus+Van price: USD 25.64 - USD 28.99. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
Plane tickets - USD 91.40 to USD 332.25;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 485.66 to USD 912.55.

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 12 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 7 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 91.40.

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, VietJet Air, Vietnam 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 485.66.

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:

80% decided to go for a bus.
13% chosen Bus+Van
2% users took a plane.
2% chosen Bus+taxi
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport	$21
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	11:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	28
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, MMB Travel, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines

Popular Routes

Vientiane to Pakse