Vientiane to Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse Destination Reviews
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Takatoshi
I used your site for the first time because I don't understand Lao well and I was worried that the bus tickets would be sold out. I knew about your site before because a Japanese YouTuber introduced 12Go. This time the bus fare was the equivalent of 4,600 yen in Japanese yen, but you and the bus company charged a commission of about 4,000 yen, which I was not happy about. The bus that was introduced on your site was a new bus with privacy in mind, with curtains on the aisle side. However, in reality it was an old bus and there were curtains only on the window side.
Would not recommend this trip. The journey took 5 hours longer than suggested, we arrived at 12pm instead of 7am. Beds were extremely uncomfortable. Bus broke down on the side of the road at 2am for at least an hour. Very dirty
Bus Sleeper, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Apr 20, 2024
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Jakob
You can survive but it's anything but luxury. Windshield was broken, bus was run down but we arrived in time ;)
Bus was way older than the one I bought.
Bus was loaded with a lot of things that weren’t from passengers even inside the bus.
Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Mar 21, 2024
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Fabian B
Good option to get from Vientiane to Pakse. Spacious Beds and good aircon. Pillows and blankets are provided. It looked like one of the better sleeper buses leaving the bus station. I would recommend it. Keep in mind you'll share your bed with someone else if you're traveling alone (otherwise buy 2 tickets).
Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Feb 2, 2024
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Marc H
Everything ok but only one stop and then in a place on the track where there was no decent toilet. Bit incomprehensible.
This review was autotranslated
Alles ok maar slechts één stop en dan nog op een plek op de baan waar geen deftig toilet was. Beetje onbegrijpelijk.
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Dec 23, 2023
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Joanna L
I booked 2 seats to make sure I’ll have a full bed for myself. Really comfortable trip 👍 Didn’t have to use the toilets so no idea how they are.
Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 18, 2023
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Mia H
14 hour journey took 20 hours! No mechanical issues or traffic instead stopping every 1-2 hours for cigarette and toilet breaks. Solo female traveller dropped off at 3am on the side of the road in pakse and told to get out instead of the bus station. Before getting on bus was told i had to pay extra 50,000 lak to get on. No explanation to why. Pay the extra £20 to fly. Wish i did
Bus Taxi + Sitting Bus, Family Service (Family Service), Sep 11, 2023
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Willemijn K
As a solo female traveler I actually quite enjoyed this trip. I booked only one tickets so a Lao women was laying next to me but it was fine! You can sit up in your bed, get a nice blanket and snack package and I thought that the road wasn’t too bad!
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 24, 2023
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Catherine
It’s a fast and simple way to travel from Vientiane to Pakse, but don’t expect to sleep much. It’s shaking A LOT the whole way.
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 15, 2023
How to get from Vientiane to Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse
Travelling between Vientiane and Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 34.51 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 9.86.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Vientiane and Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse.
How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse?
Travelling between Vientiane and Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse can be as cheap as USD 9.86 if you opt for a Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ) bus+van and as expensive as USD 34.51 if you buy a Lao Skyway flight 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 Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse ?
2 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:30 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
1 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 08:20 Vientiane Airport until 08:20 Vientiane Airport
1 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane to Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse.
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 Vientiane to Pakse, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 34.51.
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 Vientiane and Pakse
Lao Skyway
Bus
Travelling from Vientiane to Pakse 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 Pakse
Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Kriangkai Transport
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 Vientiane and Pakse, 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 Vientiane and Pakse