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Vientiane to Pakse Destination Reviews

Ellice O

Honestly, this was a pretty awful experience. Out of a completely full bus, the only two English couples were conveniently placed right next to a deafening, broken air-conditioning unit. It was incredibly loud all night and made it almost impossible to sleep. On top of that, staff kept tapping and shouting at us throughout the night, but we still have no idea what they actually wanted. The service felt chaotic and quite aggressive at times. To make matters worse, the bus arrived two hours early, and we were dropped off in a completely random place in the middle of the night, leaving us scrambling to figure out where we were and how to continue our journey. At $20 each, it really isn’t worth the hassle. If you have the option, honestly just fly instead.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Mar 14, 2026

James D

I booked with the most expensive carrier because it was the only one that had individual berths. Two German women I met bought the cheapest carrier for $12 less than I paid and we all were on the same bus by an entirely different carrier. I had to share my berth with another man. The mattress was extremely hard and uncomfortable but the road was smooth and we arrived one and one half hour earlier than expected.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Mar 7, 2026

Mina C

Chaotic and we were a bit late, but pretty good overall

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper Bus, Laos Easy Go Travel, Feb 27, 2026

Luke A

It's a bit cramped if you're tall but was fine for one night. Arrived early which was nice. Lights go off pretty early which is annoying If you're not tired. No curtains for privacy either

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Feb 25, 2026

Elzbieta Z

I think the bus station is a bit to navigate. When it's not big or super confusing to navigate. The moment the bus is ready to board could be more clear.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 24, 2026

Sophia A

Toilet was flooded, people behind us were puking, some were taking pictures of us, no privacy, bumpy ride, and they dropped us off in the middle of the road, not at the bus stop we should’ve been dropped at. But at least we arrived quite a lot earlier than expected so that was nice.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 12, 2026

Ella L

The bus was not the bus that was provided in the photos. Took a long time to confirm reservation. 12go said to be at hotel 30 minutes before departure - wasnt until we messaged the company directly that we found out we need to be there an hour early. If we didnt message then we would have missed our bus… bus broke down 30 minutes into journey and left us on the bus without any AC. Areived 2 hours late.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper Bus, Laos Easy Go Travel, Feb 8, 2026

Garth A

No issues, departed and arrived on-time. Booked two "seats" so that I would not have to share the sleeping bed with a stranger. Blankets and pillows, seemed clean enough. It is an old bus, and recommend to use the lavatory before boarding. Road is rough in places, but still able to sleep for more than half the trip.

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Jan 31, 2026

Davide M

Shared bed for a high price - power socket not working

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Sleeper, Family Service (Family Service), Jan 20, 2026

Johanna V

Pretty nice on the way to Pakse. Nothing to complain about. Clean and fast. On the way back it was freezing the aircon was so cold all of us were shivering, and we got stopped while police searched bus

Vientiane to Pakse, Bus Minivan + Sleeper Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jan 18, 2026

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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	$371.19
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	08:45	$85.82	4.7
Bus	MMB Travel	Sleeper Bus	08:00	20:00	$30.00
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	08:30	14:00	$121.15	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	10:30	11:30	$84.82	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:05	10:15	$206.54	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:25	12:25	$86.48	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:55	12:55	$85.82	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	14:00	15:00	$92.79	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	16:00	17:00	$96.96	4.7
Bus	Chanthachone Transportation	Sleeping Bus	17:00	06:00	$21.03
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	17:30	18:30	$85.52	4.7
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Sleeper	18:00	06:00	$13.01
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:20	19:20	$99.07	4.7
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:45	13:35	$298.15	4.0
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	19:20	13:35	$423.15
Bus	Chit Prasong	Sleeper	20:00	09:00	$16.33	4.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	21:10	22:10	$92.45	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. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 538.23 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 18.59.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 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. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 40m to reach Pakse.

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

Travelling between Vientiane and Pakse can be as cheap as USD 18.59 if you opt for a Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ) bus+van and as expensive as USD 538.23 if you buy a RG Adventure 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 ?

10 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 08:05 Vientiane Airport until 18:45 Vientiane Airport
9 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
4 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 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 USD 93.33.

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, VietJet Air

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, 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 Vientiane and Pakse

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 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	$19
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	8:05 утра
Latest Departure	8:00 вечера
Departures per day	25
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chanthachone Transportation, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Green Paradise, KP 79 Transportation, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, MMB Travel, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, VietJet Air

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