Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse by bus, van, flight, taxi from LAK 433,885

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse Destination Reviews

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

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

Aaron C

Slept all the way, very convenient.

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

Szymon S

Actually, after traveling in Vietnam first, now Laos, we were shocked how high quality of service it was. We were going from Vientiane to Pakse and it was great. Check in at bus station without any problems. Sleeping bus was great, Planty of space for a couple. Blankets, pillows. WC at the board. Bus came to the point even earlier than expected. Keep this quality guys!

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 9, 2025

Dirk B

The bus and the comfort were ok. The sleeping cabin was interesting. For two people sitting next to each other with hand luggage, it is quite small and not really comfortable. However, as an experience, it was fine. smile The road was really terrible, which of course is not the bus company's fault. But it is part of the experience and did not allow us to get much sleep! Overall, it was a mixed experience. But this is more a personal feeling of the journey than a criticism of the provider! The bus, driver, service and punctuality were ok.

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Nov 14, 2025

Tereza F

The bus is way worse than what you see in the pictures. It’s the oldest and shabbiest bus at the whole station (around 20 buses), one usb in the bed did not work and the other did not charge so it was absolutely unusable. The toilet was all wet as there was a huge water tank spilling water everywhere but not that smelly. The temperature in the bus was perfect but AC didn't work for some time during morning so it was pretty hot but they solved the problem in few hours. We were the only tourists on the whole bus, the rest were locals. The bed was too short - 150 cm so even us 165cm tall couldn't sleep well! It looked quite clean (blankets, sheets and good pillows). Small water bottle was provided. Locals made noise from 5 am (loud calls, talking). We got to the station 1.5h ahead of departure to exchange the voucher and the were almost the last ones to check-in so we couldn't choose our bed and got the second floor in the back (guess locals don’t buy online and have their tickets with seats straight away). I didn't believe that we would not sleep at all (I am hard sleeper and can sleep everywhere) but my back hurt so much that I actually didn't sleep more than a few hours. I guess this is simply a transport for locals and have no clue how we ended up there 😆

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Nov 12, 2025

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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	$16.75	4.0
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.28	4.0
Bus	Kriangkai Transport	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$20.54	4.0
Bus	Green Paradise	Sleeper	20:00	06:00	$16.39	2.3
Bus	RG Adventure	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$21.49	4.0
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeper	20:00	08:00	$18.96
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 25.38. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.18.

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 Chanthachone Transportation: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 20.18 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 25.38.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 11.84. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : USD 13.43 - USD 20.54;
Bus+taxi price: USD 19.18. From Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus tickets - USD 20.18 to USD 25.38;
Plane tickets - USD 38.27 to USD 38.27;

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 38.27.

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:

53% chosen Bus+Van
42% 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	4
Distance	675 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Skyway, Soutchai Travel

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