Pakse to Vientiane

Pakse to Vientiane

Pakse
Vientiane
Mon, Jun 15
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Pakse to Vientiane Destination Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maika G
Very old bus and old mattress.
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 9, 2026
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Bohumil B
Small airport, very quick, ready
Pakse to Vientiane, flight Economy, Lao Airlines, Feb 8, 2026
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Renate R
The beds were too small for us . And dirty.
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, Jan 21, 2026
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Alaedine
Delay of 2h, we missed the next bus
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Nov 17, 2025
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Michel
Old vehicle for a long travel
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 14, 2025
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Pascale V
Very comfortable. I would recommend it to all travellers. By the way: Sanga Hostel is a very nice hostel to wait for the next bus to - in our case - Vientiane. Very friendly hospitality. We could leave the backpacks for a couple of hours to explore Pakse town. Sanga offered us to take a shower. We also had dinner, the menu had a good variaty and the meals were very reasonable priced. Sanga is a homecoming hostel!!!
Pakse to Vientiane, Bus Sleeper, Sanga Transport, Oct 9, 2025
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Pakse to Vientiane Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
RG Adventure
Van 9pax
Any time
+11h
$363.73
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
$138.12
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
$21.22
Bus
RG Adventure
Sleeper
19:00
10:00
$21.82
  5.0
Bus
Kriangkai Transport
Sleeper
20:00
10:00
$19.70
  3.9
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
23:05
17:45
$552.47

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 769.68 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.30.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 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 15h 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 24.30 if you opt for a Kriangkai Transport bus and as expensive as USD 769.68 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 ?

  • 7 from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 09:40 Pakse Airport until 15:50 Pakse Airport
  • 6 from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 18:00 Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse until 20:00 Pakse
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Pakse to Vientiane starting from 18:30 Pakse Transfer until 18:30 Pakse Transfer
  • 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 108.26.

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, 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, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ)

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

  • 75% opted for a bus
  • 11% 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 Transport1h
Earliest Departure9:40 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChanthachone Transportation, Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Nakasang Paradise Travel, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport, Soutchai Travel