Be careful when booking if you’re booking one of the local busses or a VIP bus. We have booked a local bus that took 12 hours (including two breakdowns of the bus), smelled strange, was rather old and uncomfortable (no proper seats but bunk beds) and did not go faster than 60 km/h. Bring some time and patience when booking a local bus and lower your expectations.
Arrived 4.5 hours late, the coach had no curtains so was boiling hot in the sun. Had air con but not very effective. Two people to a ‘bed’ which as average sized westerners was not very comfortable. We made many stops. One stop we were at for close to two hours, no indication as to how long we would be there, whether it would be long enough to eat a proper meal, so went for the whole 10.5 hour journey on only crisps. They also allow locals selling giant, very pungent sticks of meat on board every few hours which is not pleasant for us as vegetarians. Fortunately there was still a hotel open for us to check into as it was gone midnight by the time we arrived.
巴色 到 他曲, 公共汽车 本地的, Green Paradise, 2023年3月15日
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Daniella
First told the 10am bus is full and can we take 9am one, they crammed us in that and then half way they told us to get off and get on the local bus. What I agreed to pay for was an air conditioning mini van. When I messaged the person whom messaged me about the change of times I heard nothing back
巴色 到 他曲, 厢型车 厢型车, Sanga Transport, 2026年4月3日
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Sebastian M
We booked 2 tickets for a sleeper bus but one bed contained 2 seats and it was way too small for 2 people so the ride was very uncomfirtable. Besides of that it was okay
Really great service from Sanga hostel.
We had a lovely air conditioned van.
Fast and easy trip from Pakse to Thakhet.
The owner of the hostel gave us free tea while we waited and snacks for the journey too.
Good price too.
I would highly recommend.
A very easy journey.
巴色 到 他曲, 厢型车 厢型车, Sanga Transport, 2026年1月14日
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Cade C
They got me there safely but it was not a comfortable experience. I understand the need to maximize the space available in the vehicle, but at a certain point it becomes dangerous. Especially with the road and traffic conditions.
巴色 到 他曲, 公共汽车 标准级带空调, Green Paradise, 2025年12月21日
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Harry
Best bus trip I’ve had in Laos. Friendly driver, free water, and no stops to pick up passengers