Buses from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Buses from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Vientiane Southern Bus Station
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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse Destination Reviews

JW
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
PN
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
SS
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
DB
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
TF
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
KD
We paid about 1,000,000 kip for two people (if we had gone directly to the Southern Bus Station, it would have only cost 600,000 kip). We left in an old bus where the air conditioning didn’t work, and after a short time, it started to smell like exhaust fumes — it became hard to breathe. The trip was supposed to be from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., but around 10 p.m. to midnight, we were stuck on the side of the road while the staff tried to repair the bus — without success. Then we continued until 2 a.m., when we stopped again for another two hours. Eventually, a new bus arrived (not a sleeper, just a regular one), which took us another two hours until we had to change buses again around 6:30 a.m. The third bus was another old sleeper bus, already used before — trash everywhere, dirty blankets, everything filthy. We finally arrived in Pakse at 1 p.m., five hours late. They clearly knew the bus was broken before departure and shouldn’t have started the trip in the first place.
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 6, 2025
IH
We took the night bus from Vientiane to Pakse. It was a nice bus with beds. We could sleep the whole night (we are good sleepers!). The personal was very kind. There were USB in each bed to charge the phone however they were not working. The bus drop us off in Pakse in a different location than the one indicated.
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 25, 2025
גצ
We arrived more than an hour and a half later than promised because of vehicle problems. Also none of the staff knew English so we didn't know how long the stop was, and the bus just started going - i had to run to the middle of the road to stop it. The bus itself was standard, nothing to mention
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Sep 17, 2025
RR
They did not have proper advise of the trip. The bus water leaking everywhere i couldnt sleep. The Bus run without stopping for us to relax half way.
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jul 21, 2025
MS
1) We left right on time, and arrived ~1 hour early. 2) Drivers' job was hard: many, many postal packages to pick-up (doubling as postman); bus that broke at one point and they did find the issue and resolved it while it was pinch dark and pouring rain (doubling as mechanics) 3) Bus was full but people kept it super quiet and calm 4) We got water bottle and cookies 5) Not the most comfortable but also not awful, clear small beds/pods that gives you "some" privacy. 6) Finding the bus booth, exchanging the voucher was quite straightforward - laos people helped us find the right bus in the swarm of night buses all leaving at the same time
Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), May 29, 2025
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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeping Bus
18:00
06:00
$16.87
  4.0
Chit Prasong
Sleeper
20:00
09:00
$16.16
  4.0
Kriangkai Transport
Sleeper
20:00
09:00
$20.68
  4.0
Green Paradise
Sleeper
20:00
06:00
$16.39
  2.3
RG Adventure
Sleeper
20:00
09:00
$21.64
  4.0
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
20:00
08:00
$19.09
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper Bus
20:00
07:00
$21.00

Transportation from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Facts about the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Pakse

Cheapest Bus$12
Fastest Bus12h
Earliest Bus6:00 PM
Latest Bus8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes4
Distance675 kilometers
Bus CompaniesChanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Kriangkai Transport

How to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Pakse by bus

Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Pakse by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Pakse a conscious and budget-friendly option.

Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.

Here is the list of operators serving the route: .

How far is Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus from Pakse?

If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 675 km between Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus and Pakse.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Pakse by bus?

Buses normally need between 12h and 13h hours to get to Pakse from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.

On this route, Chanthachone Transportation offers the fastest service. Kriangkai Transport buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.

Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.

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

The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.

Anyway, travelling by bus between Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus and Pakse remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Chanthachone Transportation and costs USD 20.24. A Kriangkai Transport's ticket will set you back USD 20.24 on average.

Travelling by bus essentials

  • If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
  • VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
  • Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
  • If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
  • Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
  • To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
  • As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
  • Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
  • If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.