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Results from Vientiane to Pakse on Monday, 14 September 2026
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11h 00m
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20:00
Mo, 14/09
VIENTIANE South |
07:00
Tu, 15/09
PAKSE Chitpasong |
US$ 32.00
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QV305
1h 00m
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08:00
Mo, 14/09
VIENTIANE VTE |
09:00
Mo, 14/09
PAKSE PKZ |
US$ 125.99
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QV303
1h 00m
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11:40
Mo, 14/09
VIENTIANE VTE |
12:40
Mo, 14/09
PAKSE PKZ |
US$ 125.99
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How to get from Vientiane to Pakse
There are two ways to travel from Vientiane to Pakse: by plane and by bus.
How far is Vientiane from Pakse?
The travel distance between Vientiane and Pakse is 677 km. There are two options to travel from Vientiane to Pakse: taking a flight or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Pakse?
It takes 1 hour to get from Vientiane to Pakse by plane and 11 hours by bus.
The plane usually departs and arrives on time. The bus runs overnight on Route 13 and, depending on the traffic and the road conditions, sometimes arrives earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Vientiane to Pakse by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Vientiane to Pakse?
There is one airline flying the route Vientiane to Pakse, the national carrier of Laos: Lao Airlines (QV).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Laos.
Where do flights from Vientiane to Pakse depart?
Flights from Vientiane to Pakse depart from Wattay International Airport (VTE), located about 4 km from the centre of Vientiane.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in.
Where do flights from Vientiane to Pakse arrive?
Flights from Vientiane to Pakse arrive at Pakse International Airport (PKZ), located about 3 km from the centre of Pakse.
How to get from Vientiane to Pakse by bus
What types of buses operate the route Vientiane to Pakse?
There is one bus company running the route Vientiane to Pakse.
Chitpasong Bus operates an overnight sleeper bus departing in the evening and arriving in Pakse the following morning.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Laos.
Where do buses from Vientiane to Pakse depart?
Buses from Vientiane to Pakse depart from Vientiane South Bus Station, also known as Dong Dok Km 9 Bus Station, located on Route 13 South about 9 km from the centre of Vientiane.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Vientiane to Pakse arrive?
Buses from Vientiane to Pakse arrive at Chitpasong Bus Station located on Thanon 11 Road, Pakse.