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How to get from Vang Vieng to Pakse
Vang Vieng is a small yet lively town on the Nam Song River in Laos. It is undoubtedly a backpacker mecca in Southeast Asia famous for jungle parties and river tubing. This gem of a town offers several outdoor activities that cater to nature lovers and adrenaline junkies. You can easily spend your days here kayaking, swimming in the Blue Lagoon, rock climbing, partying or enjoying a nice meal and cold beer.
Pakse is the capital of Champasak province. It also serves as the main transport and commercial hub for Southern Laos and many travellers use it as a transit point before heading to the other parts of the country. Admittedly, there is not much to do in the town, but it is a pleasant enough place to take some time off and relax.
2 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Pakse
The cheapest option to travel the 780 km journey from Vang Vieng to Pakse is by taking a bus to Vientiane and another bus from Vientiane to Pakse. Travel time is 17 hours and tickets cost $35. Another option is to book a bus to Vientiane and then take a flight from Vientiane to Pakse ($164).
Itinerary from Vang Vieng to Pakse
Vang Vieng to Pakse via Vientiane by Bus
Currently, there are no bus companies that operate direct Vang Vieng to Pakse routes. The only option is to travel by bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane and then another bus from Vientiane to Pakse.
Bus schedules from Vang Vieng to Pakse
Vang Vieng to Pakse via Vientiane by Flight
Don’t want to be on the bus for more than 15 hours? Then you can head to Vientiane first and then head to Pakse via flight.
Step 1: Vang Vieng to Vientiane by Bus
If you want to travel within the same day from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, your best option is to book a bus ride with Soutchai Travel. The trip leaves Vang Vieng at 9:30 and is set to arrive at 12:30 in Vientiane. For more details, read the article on going from Vang Vieng to Vientiane.
Step 2: Vientiane to Pakse by Flight
You can catch the Lao Airlines flight leaving Vientiane at 16:00. The only downside with this is a one-way ticket costs about $153. Though more expensive, this option gets you from Vang Vieng to Pakse on in one day.
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Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.
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