Vientiane to Thakhek

Vientiane to Thakhek

Vientiane
Thakhek
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Vientiane to Thakhek Destination Reviews

L
Bus was alright. Quite full - people wereseated down in the middle of the isle with camping stools as all the seats were taken. The booth were to redeem the ticket was also not open. Another booth/operator was friendly enough to exchange our 12Go Ticket into a physical ticket, which is necessary Other than that, it was good.
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Standard, Chanthachone Transportation, Jan 28, 2026
HJ
A very old bus … No Seats but beds … dirty … two hours delay when we arrived… poor airco ..
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Standard, Chanthachone Transportation, Jan 22, 2026
KR
The bus and the sleeping situation where perfect, the bad thing was that the bus arrives in thakhek at 2 a.m. and not as written in the booking confirmation at 5 am. We where lucky to find a hostel with late night check in otherwise we would have had to spend the night at the busstation
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper Bus, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Jan 20, 2026
PG
Very easy
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Standard, Chanthachone Transportation, Jan 7, 2026
DW
Time of departure Sunday 03 Aug for 1300 hrs Vientiane ~> Thakhek Received an email update at 9am the same morning of the departure to be in the hotel reception by 1100am. Collected at 11:15 for a car transfer. on board the bus 1200 hrs. The two of us were first on board. Bus eventually 95% full. Seats comfortable, partial inclining seats like a plane. Tiny overhead storage. Standard under seat storage. Main hold storage was dry and reasonably clean. You may get the odd inconsiderate passenger who has their phone volume up load whilst flipping though annoying reels and clips ! Take ear plugs or covers. Arrived an hour early, probably due to it being Sunday low traffic density. Overall very pleased with the 12Go purchased $18 seat tickets. trip
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Van + Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Aug 5, 2025
MV
It was just as the site. It is confortable and efficient.
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Standard, Chanthachone Transportation, May 21, 2025
EL
Set off on time. It arrived at Thakek at 1.30am though. It seems this happens often so slightly annoying they don't advertise that better as you then have to find somewhere to sleep in the middle of the night (I'd recommend Lao home hostel)
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 12, 2025
TD
They oversold the tickets so get there early. Some poor kids had to sit on stools in the aisle for 5 hours. Road is in much better condition than in the past. Way quicker trip now.
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus VIP, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 7, 2025
TM
We booked this (more expensive) option because the website said we would arrive at 9AM in stead of 4AM (the other options) and we didn’t want to arrive in the middle of the night. To our surprise, we arrived in Thakhek at 2AM in stead, resulting in a short sleep, still having to find a guesthouse in the middle of the night and spending more money than needed!
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Minivan + Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jan 9, 2025
LS
The ride on the sleeper bus to Thakek was fine. We booked two seats and got one bed together as a couple. The beds were actually comfortable and they even gave us blankets, pillows and water. But it was a pretty small bed, I wouldn’t want to share it with a stranger. So better book two beds for yourself when you are travelling alone. When you book the ticket directly in the bus station, the ticket is only half the price of 12go Asia, just as a tip. The bus was actually so fast. We arrived already at 1am in Thakek. So better to book a hostel for the night with late check-in possibility. We didn’t have nothing booked and it was difficult to find a place to stay that late at night.
Vientiane to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 5, 2025
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Vientiane to Thakhek Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Family Service
Taxi + VIP Bus
12:00
19:00
$14.54
  2.5
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Standard
12:00
19:00
$17.38
Bus
Chit Prasong
VIP
13:00
21:00
$10.70
  3.1
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Standard
13:00
19:00
$12.64
  3.5
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Standard AC
13:00
21:00
$10.20
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Van + Bus
13:00
21:00
$10.20
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Sleeper
18:00
03:00
$13.01
Bus
Family Service
Taxi + Sleeping Bus
18:00
03:00
$18.96
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Minivan + Sleeper Bus
18:00
03:00
$13.01
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
19:00
02:00
$18.96
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper
19:30
04:30
$17.00
Bus
Chit Prasong
Sleeper
20:00
04:00
$13.02
  3.4
Bus
RG Adventure
Sleeper
20:00
04:00
$18.96
  5.0
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
20:00
02:00
$14.22
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper Bus
20:00
05:00
$17.00

How to get from Vientiane to Thakhek

When you want to get from Vientiane to Thakhek, 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 Taxi. 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 370.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 13.37.

How far is Vientiane from Thakhek?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane to Thakhek. Your trip will be a total of 156 miles (250 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (250 km).

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

The travel time from Vientiane to Thakhek can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 25 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Thakhek varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 13.37 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 370.95.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 13.37 to USD 28.78;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 15.08 - USD 23.70. From Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 12:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 17.07 - USD 22.27. From Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 12:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • flight price: USD 133.85 - USD 142.33. From Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 08:05 Vientiane Airport until 08:05 Vientiane Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 185.48 to USD 370.95.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 13:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 7 available bus trips every day.
  • 7 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 12:00 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 Thakhek any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Thakhek 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 Thakhek. 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 185.48.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Vientiane to Thakhek

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

  • 66% decided to go for a bus.
  • 19% chosen Bus+Van
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Vientiane to Thakhek

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Thakhek

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure8:05 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day18
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, KP 79 Transportation, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air