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Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

Aaron C

Slept all the way, very convenient.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 22, 2025

Joris W

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 18, 2025

Pavel N

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 9, 2025

Szymon S

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 9, 2025

Dirk B

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Nov 14, 2025

Tereza F

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Nov 12, 2025

Kassandra D

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Nov 6, 2025

Irene H

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 25, 2025

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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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Sep 17, 2025

Reach R

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 to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jul 21, 2025

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Vientiane to Pakse Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	Van 9pax	Any time	+11h	€328.98
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	08:45	€74.77	4.7
Bus	MMB Travel	Sleeper Bus	08:00	20:00	€25.84
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	08:30	14:00	€104.36	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	10:30	11:30	€73.90	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:05	10:15	€177.91	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:25	12:25	€75.34	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:55	12:55	€74.77	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:00	15:00	€80.85	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	16:00	17:00	€84.48	4.7
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	17:00	06:00	€18.64
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:30	18:30	€74.51	4.7
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Sleeper	18:00	06:00	€11.21
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:20	19:20	€86.31	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:45	13:35	€260.00	4.0
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	19:20	13:35	€369.00
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	€13.94	4.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	21:10	22:10	€80.55	4.7

How to get from Vientiane to Pakse

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 786.31 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere EUR 16.38.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Vientiane and Pakse depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Pakse. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus+taxi does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Pakse.

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

Travelling between Vientiane and Pakse can be as cheap as EUR 16.38 if you opt for a Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ) bus+van and as expensive as EUR 786.31 if you buy a Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd) 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 Vientiane and Pakse ?

8 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
7 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 07:30 Vientiane Airport until 14:45 Vientiane Airport
5 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 19:00 Vientiane Transfer
2 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal
3 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 00:00 Vientiane Transfer until 00:00 Vientiane Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane to 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 EUR 72.48.

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 Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines

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

Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, RG Adventure

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 Vientiane and Pakse

RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd)

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

MMB Travel

Transportation from Vientiane to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Pakse

Cheapest Transport	€17
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	7:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	25
Distance	725 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, MMB Travel, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel

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