Vientiane to Pakse by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 412,486

Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

Kassandra D

We paid about 1,000,000 kip for two people (if we had gone directly to the Southern Bus Station, it would have only cost 600,000 kip). We left in an old bus where the air conditioning didn’t work, and after a short time, it started to smell like exhaust fumes — it became hard to breathe. The trip was supposed to be from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., but around 10 p.m. to midnight, we were stuck on the side of the road while the staff tried to repair the bus — without success. Then we continued until 2 a.m., when we stopped again for another two hours. Eventually, a new bus arrived (not a sleeper, just a regular one), which took us another two hours until we had to change buses again around 6:30 a.m. The third bus was another old sleeper bus, already used before — trash everywhere, dirty blankets, everything filthy. We finally arrived in Pakse at 1 p.m., five hours late. They clearly knew the bus was broken before departure and shouldn’t have started the trip in the first place.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 6, 2025

Erich R

PS: it was not the proplem from 12go, was the proplem from the bus company Why ? 1) from Vientiane to Pakse the 🚌 was more tha 4 hours later 2) from Vientiane to Pakse was not 1 🚌 no, was 3 .3732105191234E+24; 3) inside in the bus the sleepingbed was more than very bad 90 cm for 2 person, I mean, it`s shit happens 4) no stops for food or toilette 5) the street was more then bad

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 5, 2025

Jelle G

Had more then 2 hours delay we had to switch busses two times, because the bus broke down twice (ventilation/airco and gearbox) and the ticket said food and snacks would be served, but that did not happen. No refund was given by 12go asia

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 5, 2025

Irene H

We took the night bus from Vientiane to Pakse. It was a nice bus with beds. We could sleep the whole night (we are good sleepers!). The personal was very kind. There were USB in each bed to charge the phone however they were not working. The bus drop us off in Pakse in a different location than the one indicated.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 25, 2025

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We arrived more than an hour and a half later than promised because of vehicle problems. Also none of the staff knew English so we didn't know how long the stop was, and the bus just started going - i had to run to the middle of the road to stop it. The bus itself was standard, nothing to mention

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Sep 17, 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 Minivan + Sleeper Bus, 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

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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	$370.22
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	08:45	$84.99	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	$84.01	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:05	10:15	$206.54	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:25	12:25	$85.64	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:55	12:55	$84.99	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:00	15:00	$91.90	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	16:00	17:00	$96.03	4.7
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	17:00	06:00	$20.98
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:30	18:30	$84.70	4.7
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Sleeper	18:00	06:00	$13.01
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:20	19:20	$98.11	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:45	13:35	$300.05	4.0
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	19:20	13:35	$425.84
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.12	4.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	21:10	22:10	$91.56	4.7

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport	$19
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	7:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	22
Distance	850 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel

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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 535.37. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as USD 18.99.

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 (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ): travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as USD 18.99 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 535.37.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 18.99 - USD 27.69. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus tickets - USD 19.57 to USD 31.38;
Bus+taxi price: USD 23.86. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : USD 27.96 - USD 30.75;
Plane tickets - USD 80.79 to USD 101.02;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 463.99 to USD 535.37.

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

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 8 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Vientiane to Pakse depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
5 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
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 80.79.

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

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 463.99.

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:

87% decided to go for a bus.
7% chosen Bus+Van
2% users took a plane.
2% chosen Bus+taxi
1% Other

Vientiane to Pakse