Vientiane to Champassak

Vientiane to Champassak

Vientiane
Champassak
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Vientiane to Champassak Destination Reviews

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Suus M
Really good service! They brought us to bus station and got WhatsApp instructions for the next van from there
Vientiane to Champassak, Van Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan + Ferry, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Feb 19, 2026
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Martin H
The sleeper bus was relatively on time and the comfort level was mediocre with flat but fairly hard and short beds. But you really had to be at the bus station one hour earlier to receive a physical ticket with your seats and to embark the bus 20mins before. We arrived in Pakse on time at shortly after 6 a.m. to change to a minivan. However, the minivan did not come and leave until 8 even though all passengers had arrived around 6. Thus, we arrived 2 hours later than expected on the shore to board the ferry to Don Det.
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Feb 17, 2026
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Hannah B
Extremely bumpy, no communication about stops being made along the way social of us were very confused about whether we should be getting off or not. Limited communication prior to the trip regarding steps in the journey - got off the bus and were told other transport would pick us up in 30 mins. 2 hours later it arrived. Then taken to a waiting area where we waited another 20 mins for a minivan (3rd transport). We were all going to separate places and would just stop on the side of the road leaving us very confused - we weren’t sure if these were rest stops or if people were meant to be getting off the minivan. What was advertised as a 13 hour journey actually became 17 hours and just very poor communication throughout
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Feb 3, 2026
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Nathan P
Sleeper bus from Vientiane was fine, a bit cramped but is to be expected. We weren't informed that there would be a change at Pakse to make the final stretch to Don Det. Arrived at Pakse at 6:40am and were told we'd be leaving at 8am, when the arrival time for Don Det was going to be 9am. When we asked the tour operator this he just laughed at our group. When we got on the next bus it was very outdated, leaking water onto other passengers and myself but not before driving around Pakse for another hour at least. The rest of the Journey was fine but uncomfortable. Eventually arrived in Don Det 4 hours later than told on the booking. If the journey takes 16 hours at least, just say that, don't advertise it as 13 with no changes.
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jan 30, 2026
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Liron E
It was way longer then what it said and we needed to switch 2 bus which it didn’t mention.
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Dec 28, 2025
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Iain G
We bought an overpriced ticket on the belief it was a VIP bus that would take 13 hours. Instead our bus was the same as all the cheaper alternatives and took 3 hours longer than advertised. The bus was cramped and uncomfortable and we did not get any sleep!
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Nov 28, 2025
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Flow
No sleep because not enough place in the sleeping bus, and I had tonwait 2h30 for the tranfer to come
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Bus + Ferry, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), May 29, 2025
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Marie V
Old bus, with rain insi
Vientiane to Champassak, Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van, Green Paradise (Green Paradise), Jun 24, 2023
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Vientiane to Champassak Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Sarah Transport Laos
Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan + Ferry
12:30
06:30
$30.34
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Sleeping Bus + Ferry
18:00
10:00
$22.40
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van
18:00
10:30
$30.93
  3.0
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van
18:00
10:50
$34.03
Bus
Soutchai Travel
Bus + Ferry
18:00
10:00
$22.40
Van
Sarah Transport Laos
Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan + Ferry
18:30
12:30
$30.34
Van
Sarah Transport Laos
Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan + Ferry
18:30
12:00
$30.34
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
19:00
12:00
$38.67
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + Ferry
20:00
11:30
$34.03
  3.0
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeper
20:00
09:00
$33.48
  2.0
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + Ferry
20:00
11:50
$34.03
  4.0
Bus
Green Paradise
Sleeper
20:00
09:30
$31.62
  5.0
Bus
Chanthachone Transportation
Sleeper
20:00
12:00
$35.57
  5.0
Van
Green Paradise
Minivan
20:00
08:00
$31.62

How to get from Vientiane to Champassak

Travelling between Vientiane and Champassak is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.29 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry+van which will set you back mere USD 37.95.

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

It can take you anywhere between 13 and 20 hours to travel between Vientiane and Champassak depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Champassak. Bus will bring you to your destination in 13h. Ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 19h 30m to reach Champassak.

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

Travelling between Vientiane and Champassak can be as cheap as USD 37.95 if you opt for a Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd) ferry+van and as expensive as USD 48.29 if you buy a Chanthachone Transportation Ferry+Van 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 Vientiane and Champassak ?

  • 3 from Vientiane to Champassak starting from 18:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 3 by Ferry+Van from Vientiane to Champassak starting from 18:00 Sarah Transport Vientiane until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Vientiane to Champassak starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane to Champassak 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 Vientiane and Champassak

Green Paradise

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

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

  • 62% opted for a bus
  • 19% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 16% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van

Transportation from Vientiane to Champassak

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Champassak

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport13h
Earliest Departure6:00 PM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChanthachone Transportation, Family Service, Green Paradise, Sarah Transport Laos