Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 497,085

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse Destination Reviews

Ellice O

Honestly, this was a pretty awful experience. Out of a completely full bus, the only two English couples were conveniently placed right next to a deafening, broken air-conditioning unit. It was incredibly loud all night and made it almost impossible to sleep. On top of that, staff kept tapping and shouting at us throughout the night, but we still have no idea what they actually wanted. The service felt chaotic and quite aggressive at times. To make matters worse, the bus arrived two hours early, and we were dropped off in a completely random place in the middle of the night, leaving us scrambling to figure out where we were and how to continue our journey. At $20 each, it really isn’t worth the hassle. If you have the option, honestly just fly instead.

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Mar 14, 2026

James D

I booked with the most expensive carrier because it was the only one that had individual berths. Two German women I met bought the cheapest carrier for $12 less than I paid and we all were on the same bus by an entirely different carrier. I had to share my berth with another man. The mattress was extremely hard and uncomfortable but the road was smooth and we arrived one and one half hour earlier than expected.

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Mar 7, 2026

Mina C

Chaotic and we were a bit late, but pretty good overall

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper Bus, Laos Easy Go Travel, Feb 27, 2026

Luke A

It's a bit cramped if you're tall but was fine for one night. Arrived early which was nice. Lights go off pretty early which is annoying If you're not tired. No curtains for privacy either

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Feb 25, 2026

Elzbieta Z

I think the bus station is a bit to navigate. When it's not big or super confusing to navigate. The moment the bus is ready to board could be more clear.

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 24, 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Jan 31, 2026

Davide M

Shared bed for a high price - power socket not working

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

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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	18:00	06:00	$16.35	4.0
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.30	4.0
Bus	Kriangkai Transport	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$20.06	4.0
Bus	Green Paradise	Sleeper	20:00	06:00	$16.39	2.3
Bus	RG Adventure	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$20.98	4.0
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeper	20:00	08:00	$18.51
Bus	KP 79 Transportation	Sleeper Bus	20:00	07:00	$21.00

How to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

When you want to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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 Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 35.80. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 23.15.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Family Service: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 23.15 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 35.80.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 11.85. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : USD 13.45 - USD 20.57;
Bus+taxi price: USD 19.20. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus tickets - USD 23.15 to USD 35.80;
Plane tickets - USD 38.31 to USD 38.31;

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 38.31.

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 Skyway

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 Southern Bus Station to Pakse

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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:

50% chosen Bus+Van
45% decided to go for a bus.
2% chosen Bus+taxi
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Transportation from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	1h 35m
Earliest Departure	8:20 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	5
Distance	675 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Skyway, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel

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