Route information from Luang Prabang to Pakse
The journey from Luang Prabang to Pakse is quite a long trip as there are no direct buses. If you prefer a direct trip, you need to book a flight which can be more expensive.
| Transport mode | Duration | Costs | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 22 hours excl. transfer time | $28 + $27 | Check bus tickets |
| Flight | 1h 40min | $181 + $7 | Check flights |
Option #1: Bus
Cheapest option
Scenic route
More eco-friendly
No direct bus
Not the safest option
Takes at least a full day
Route: Luang Prabang Vientiane Pakse
Duration: 22 hours excl. transfer time
Costs: $28 + $27
Bus: Luang Prabang Vientiane
Duration: 11 hours
Costs: $28
Most bus companies do not offer direct trips from Luang Prabang to Pakse. The only option you have is to take a bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, and then another bus from Vientiane to Pakse.
You can find detailed information about the first leg of the journey in our article about Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
See the bus schedule for the first part of the trip here:
| Bus company | Departure/Arrival | Duration | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of Bus | 20:00-07:00 | 11h | $28 |
| Naga Travel | 08:00-20:00 20:00-07:00 | 12h 11h | $29 $32 |
Bus: Vientiane Pakse
Duration: 11 hours
Costs: $27
Bus companies operating along this route only offer one trip per day and only depart at night. This means you have to wait at least 13 hours in Vientiane until the next bus to Pakse. If you do have to wait, why not take the opportunity to explore the capital city?
You can find more detailed info about this route in the article Vientiane to Pakse.
See the bus schedules below to plan the second part of your trip:
| Bus company | Departure/Arrival | Duration | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of Bus | 20:30-07:30 | 11h | $24 |
| Chanthachone Transportation | 20:30-06:30 | 10h | $26 |
| Sengchaleun | 20:30-06:30 | 10h | $26.50 + free pick-up |
| Naga Travel | 18:30-04:00 | 9h 30m | $39 |
| Soutchai Travel | 20:30-06:30 | 10h | $26 + free pick-up |
| PTS Transit | 17:30-04:30 | 11h | $37 + free pick-up |
Here is an example schedule of how your trip could look:
| Method of transport | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bus to Vientiane (King of Bus) | 20:00-07:00 | 11h |
| Transfer time | 07:00-20:30 | 12h 30m |
| Bus to Pakse (Kriangkai Transport) | 20:30-08:00 | 11h 30m |
Option #2: Flight
Fastest option
Direct flight
More expensive
Less eco-friendly
Route: Luang Prabang Pakse
Duration: 1h 40min
Costs: $181 + $7
Taking the flight from Luang Prabang to Pakse takes less than two hours. This means you won’t waste 1,5 days traveling and have more time to explore Pakse. The only downside of flying is the cost. A one-way flight starts at $181.
Most flights are operated by Lao Airlines but be informed that there is only one direct flight per day.
The other flights will make a stopover in Vientiane before continuing the journey to Luang Prabang. Even including the stopover, this option is still much faster than traveling the entire journey by bus.
The city center is about a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport in Pakse. Expect to pay around $7. To check the latest schedules and to book your flight, you can click on the button below.
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