Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse

Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse

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Transportation from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure8:05 午前
Latest Departure8:30 午後
Departures per day4
Distance608 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, Kriangkai Transport, Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway

Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse Destination Reviews

J
You can survive but it's anything but luxury. Windshield was broken, bus was run down but we arrived in time ;)
Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Apr 2, 2024
CC
Bus was way older than the one I bought. Bus was loaded with a lot of things that weren’t from passengers even inside the bus.
Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Mar 21, 2024
FB
Good option to get from Vientiane to Pakse. Spacious Beds and good aircon. Pillows and blankets are provided. It looked like one of the better sleeper buses leaving the bus station. I would recommend it. Keep in mind you'll share your bed with someone else if you're traveling alone (otherwise buy 2 tickets).
Bus Sleeper, KP 79 Transportation (KP 79 Transportation), Feb 2, 2024
MH
Everything ok but only one stop and then in a place on the track where there was no decent toilet. Bit incomprehensible.
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Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Dec 23, 2023
JL
I booked 2 seats to make sure I’ll have a full bed for myself. Really comfortable trip 👍 Didn’t have to use the toilets so no idea how they are.
Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Oct 18, 2023
MH
14 hour journey took 20 hours! No mechanical issues or traffic instead stopping every 1-2 hours for cigarette and toilet breaks. Solo female traveller dropped off at 3am on the side of the road in pakse and told to get out instead of the bus station. Before getting on bus was told i had to pay extra 50,000 lak to get on. No explanation to why. Pay the extra £20 to fly. Wish i did
Bus Taxi + Sitting Bus, Family Service (Family Service), Sep 11, 2023
WK
As a solo female traveler I actually quite enjoyed this trip. I booked only one tickets so a Lao women was laying next to me but it was fine! You can sit up in your bed, get a nice blanket and snack package and I thought that the road wasn’t too bad!
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 24, 2023
C
It’s a fast and simple way to travel from Vientiane to Pakse, but don’t expect to sleep much. It’s shaking A LOT the whole way.
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Mar 15, 2023
MP
Never expected such a smooth ride from Vientiane down to Pakse. Shared to bed with my friend, was very comfortable and slept the whole way through. Bus drove at normal speed and was on time.
Bus Sleeper, Kriangkai Transport (Kriangkai Transport), Feb 28, 2023
PB
The bed was comfy (as a solo-traveller, I booked two seats because I didn't want to share the small bed with a stranger), the ride was very bumpy, but that's not the driver's fault. Yet, I could catch some hours of sleep. The toilet was ugly, bring your own toilet paper and sanitizer with you!! We arrived half an hour earlier in Pakse.
Bus Sleeper, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Feb 20, 2023
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How to get from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 68.87 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 13.81.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Vientiane Northern Bus Station and Pakse depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane Northern Bus Station and Pakse. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Pakse.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse?

Travelling between Vientiane Northern Bus Station and Pakse can be as cheap as USD 13.81 if you opt for a Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ) bus+van and as expensive as USD 68.87 if you buy a Lao Airlines flight 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 Northern Bus Station and Pakse ?

  • 2 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 08:05 Vientiane Airport until 08:20 Pakse Airport
  • 1 from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 20:30 Pakse until 20:30 Pakse
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Pakse starting from 18:00 Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse until 18:00 Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane Northern Bus Station 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 34.41.

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 Skyway

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

Kriangkai Transport

What is the most popular transport to get from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Pakse?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other