Vientiane to Pakse

 

Quick Overview

You can take a bus or book a flight from Vientiane to Pakse. Taking the bus is more economical, but will take at least 10 hours. Traveling by plane saves you a lot of time, but flights can get expensive.

Transport mode	Duration	Costs	Availability
	10 hours	$26	Check bus tickets
	1,5 hours	$46 + $7	Check flights

 

 

 

Option #1: Bus from Vientiane to Pakse

Route: Vientiane Pakse

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Duration: 10 hours
Costs: $26

We prefer the sleeper bus for the journey from Vientiane to Pakse, as traveling at night saves you time. Most of the well-known bus companies in Laos operate on this route.

Several buses are named ‘VIP buses’, which are the most expensive ones in Laos. They have flatbeds instead of reclining seats and some will also serve water and snacks.

We recommend booking with any of the buses below. Their departure and arrival times are the most convenient. See here the bus schedule:

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King of Bus

• Departs from the Southern Bus Station near the city center
• Arrives at the Chitpasong Bus Station within Pakse city center

King of Bus is one of the most popular bus companies in Laos. They have good, clean buses and comfortable flatbeds.

Chathachone Transportation

• Departs from the Southern Bus Station near the city center
• Arrives at the Chitpasong Bus Station within Pakse city center

This bus company is not as popular as King of Bus, bus also provides good service.

Sengchaleun

• • Departs from the Southern Bus Station near the city center
  • Arrives at the Chitpasong Bus Station within Pakse city center

They are relatively new but they seem to be doing good when it comes to providing transport service.

Naga Travel

• Departs from Haysoke Guesthouse
• Arrives at Lankham Hotel

Naga Travel generally has higher fares, but their buses are big and clean.

Soutchai Travel

• Departs from Vientiane Soutchai Travel Office, near Khamkong Minimart
• Arrives at the Chitpasong Bus Station within Pakse city center

A common complaint is the short beds but their service is rated well.

PTS Transit

• Departs from any hotel in Vientiane
• Arrives at the Pakse Village near the city center

A common complaint is the short beds but their service is rated well.

Other Buses

For travelers on a tighter budget, there are also local and express buses that provide multiple trips to Pakse.

Local buses offer trips for as low as $13, but the ride may not be very comfortable. Buses are often slow and do not have air conditioning. On the other hand, express buses are faster but only provide normal seats—not the most convenient bus ride for long distance travel. Tickets for express buses cost about $16. All buses depart from the South Bus Station in Vientiane.

Note: Flatbeds are meant to fit two people, so if you don’t feel like sharing the space with a stranger, you can always book two tickets for the trip. Otherwise, prepare to make a new friend.

 

Option #2: Flight from Vientiane to Pakse

Route: Vientiane Pakse

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Duration: 1,5 hours
Costs: $46 + $7

Although a flight from Vientiane to Pakse takes less than 2 hours, this option is also more expensive.

Lao Skyway offers the cheapest fare for this route. They operate 1 flight from Vientiane to Pakse every day. The flight departs from Wattay International Airport. A one-way ticket starts at $46.

Lao Skyway has good reviews and offers the cheapest flights. They operate propeller-type planes for local destinations in Laos. You can check their website for the latest schedules.

Lao Airlines also operate multiple flights, but they tend to have higher fares.

Taking a taxi from Pakse airport to the city center costs around $7 and takes 15 minutes.

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