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Pakse to Vientiane Destination Reviews

Noaco36

That was the worst ride of my life!!!!!! No stops for 14 hours and the vehicle had pee smell and it was not comfortable to sleep with another person in a 1 person bed. That was poor.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Oct 30, 2026

Pierre G

Terrible organization, poor communication, and endless delays! To begin with, we had to find out ourselves whether the pick-up location had changed. There was a big festival in Pakse, which meant that buses couldn’t reach the original pick-up point. However, nobody bothered to inform us. After several attempts to contact the company, we finally received confirmation that the pick-up location had indeed changed. The new location was a 10-minute drive outside the city, and we were simply expected to arrange our own transportation there… When we finally arrived at the bus, they tried to put us in different sleeping spots than the ones we had booked. All the double beds (which we had specifically booked and paid for) were supposedly occupied, so they expected us to sleep in the back with five other people. However, when more passengers arrived, we noticed that some double beds were actually still available, so we eventually decided to take one ourselves. Once we finally departed, nobody informed us that the bus wouldn’t stop for toilet breaks or to buy food. Ironically, we did stop about 10 times because of mechanical problems with the bus! Because of all these issues, we missed our connecting train, which we had deliberately booked three hours after the bus’s scheduled arrival to allow plenty of extra time. At one point, we even had to change buses because ours had completely broken down. We eventually arrived in Vientiane at 12 PM instead of the scheduled 8 AM. Since we had already sent an angry email during the journey explaining that we would miss our train, the company offered to let us take another bus to Vang Vieng free of charge. Sounds like a reasonable solution, right? Unfortunately, even that turned into another frustrating experience. Communication with the company was extremely poor. They responded very slowly and often didn’t even answer our actual questions. Eventually, we managed to get on another bus, but unbelievably, that bus broke down as well, forcing us to change buses yet again! After more than five hours of delays and five buses in total, we finally reached our destination. Overall, an incredibly frustrating experience with terrible organization, unreliable buses, and extremely poor communication. I would definitely not recommend this company!

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Chanthachone Transportation, Oct 29, 2026

Sarah T

The bus was extremely old and in very bad condition. I had to change beds because water started dripping down from the ceiling. There was no access to a toilet, the door was padlocked from the outside. It was freezing cold at night and some of the blankets were old. I don’t know why 12Go use this company, in the bus station there were other buses which looked so much better and newer. I would have preferred that option. I also paid double the price, because I didn’t want to share with a stranger. The space is not big enough for 2 people. Overall I would not recommend to anyone to book this bus and I would not take it again.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), May 23, 2026

Abigail

The bus left on time, but arrived three hours early. This was pretty inconvenient for our plans. The bed was comfier than I'd hoped, but there was dripping water coming from above our heads all night.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), May 15, 2026

Clara

Thanks to Sanga hostel who was really helpful for this travel ! The bus arrived 3h before.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, May 15, 2026

J K

Scabby mattress. Unwashed blankets and heavily stained mattres/ pillow. No privacy curtain. Air conditioning vent broken so cold air all night. Beds very small. I was sharing on a matress big enough for one european male. Went to purchase another bed and was charged almost double the price as the bus was about to leave. Overall nothing like the picture. Ok to travel just know what you are getting. Purchase a double if european.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, Mar 31, 2026

Maika G

Very old bus and old mattress.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 9, 2026

Bohumil B

Small airport, very quick, ready

Pakse to Vientiane, flight Economy, Lao Airlines, Feb 8, 2026

Renate R

The beds were too small for us . And dirty.

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, Jan 21, 2026

Alaedine

Delay of 2h, we missed the next bus

Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Nov 17, 2025

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Pakse to Vientiane Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	Van 9pax	Any time	+11h	$355.25
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	05:00	06:00	$90.73
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	09:45	10:45	$98.02
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	12:15	13:15	$98.13
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	13:05	14:05	$98.02
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	13:55	14:55	$82.02
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:20	15:35	$71.31
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:40	13:15	$133.88
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	15:45	16:45	$90.82
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:45	18:45	$82.02
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeper	18:30	08:00	$20.72
Bus	RG Adventure	Sleeper	19:00	10:00	$21.31	5.0
Bus	Kriangkai Transport	Sleeper	20:00	10:00	$19.24	3.9
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	23:05	17:45	$535.53

How to get from Pakse to Vientiane

Travelling between Pakse and Vientiane is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 769.60 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 23.74.

How long does it take to get from Pakse to Vientiane?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 14 hours to travel between Pakse and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pakse and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Vientiane.

How much does it cost to get from Pakse to Vientiane?

Travelling between Pakse and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 23.74 if you opt for a Kriangkai Transport bus and as expensive as USD 769.60 if you buy a Nakasang Paradise Travel taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Pakse and Vientiane ?

4 from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 09:50 Pakse Airport until 13:40 Pakse Airport
4 from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 19:30 Pakse until 20:00 Pakse
3 from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 00:00 Pakse Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Pakse Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pakse to Vientiane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Pakse to Vientiane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 107.01.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Pakse and Vientiane

Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Pakse to Vientiane overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Pakse and Vientiane

Chanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Pakse and Vientiane

Nakasang Paradise Travel, RG Adventure

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Pakse and Vientiane, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Pakse and Vientiane

Sanga Transport

What is the most popular transport to get from Pakse to Vientiane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

72% opted for a bus
14% took a van
5% decided to fly
5% chosen Bus+Van
4% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Pakse to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Pakse to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport	$24
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	9:50 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	11
Distance	700 kilometers
Transport Companies	Book Best Travel and Services, Chanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Nakasang Paradise Travel, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport, Sarah Transport Laos

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