Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

Vientiane Southern Bus Station
Thakhek
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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek Destination Reviews

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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station 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 Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 5, 2025
BW
Tried to tell us that the bus was full and that we could don't get a refund during recommended
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Feb 18, 2024
BB
Decent, 1,5 house longer than advertised. Dont think is possible to make in the given arrival time so change it.
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 10, 2023
FL
Absolutely on time, good driver. As a 1,85m tall person, I can only suggest to buy two tickets per person, if you zravel alone. You will get the complete berth then. With two tall persons it can be quite cozy :-)
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 2, 2023
G
Trip to go there was awful. The road is bumpy as hell and it was raining inside the bus.
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, Bus VIP, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Sep 12, 2023
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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Chit Prasong
VIP
13:00
21:00
$10.65
  3.1
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Standard
13:00
19:00
$12.33
  3.5
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper
19:30
04:30
$17.00
Bus
Chit Prasong
Sleeper
20:00
04:00
$12.96
  3.4
Bus
RG Adventure
Sleeper
20:00
04:00
$18.50
  5.0
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
20:00
02:00
$13.87
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper Bus
20:00
05:00
$17.00

Transportation from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

Cheapest Transport$2
Fastest Transport5h 30m
Earliest Departure11:30 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day2
Distance275 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, Soutchai Travel

How to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

When you want to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi 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 16.20. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 13.31.

How far is Vientiane Southern Bus Station from Thakhek?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek. Your trip will be a total of 171 miles (275 km). The flying distance is 171 miles (275 km).

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek?

The travel time from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 12 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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 13.31 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 16.20.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 1.50. From Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 12:00 Vientiane Transfer until 12:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 11.89 - USD 17.44. From Vientiane to Thakhek starting from 11:30 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 13.31 to USD 16.20;

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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 2 available bus trips every 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.
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The most popular transport from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek

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

  • 50% decided to go for a bus.
  • 50% chosen Bus+Van