How to go → DON DET to VIENTIANE? ☀️

1. Bus/Van to Vientiane
2. Bus + Flight to Vientiane
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From Don Det to Vientiane you can get by bus, van or bus + plane.

• • Travel distance from Don Det – 4000 Islands to Vientiane in Laos is about 850 by land. There are 2 ways how you can reach Vientiane from Don Det – by tourist bus/minivan or bus+flight via Pakse. The best and comfortable, fast option how to reach Vientiane is to travel by bus + plane via Pakse. You can take a bus or van to Pakse and from Pakse Airport you can take a direct flight to Vientiane. Pakse is only about 170 km north of Don Det. Transfer by bus + plane from Don Det to Vientiane (via Pakse) costs about $85-170/pp. Don Det has no airport, the closest airport is in Pakse.
  • There is no railway from Don Det to Vientiane, so another option is to travel by tourist bus or minivan. This option is not so comfortable because transfer by bus to Vientiane from Don Det takes about 20-21 hours. Bus tickets from Don Det to Vientiane cost about $38-45/pp, so it is the most cheapest option of transport between these cities. These buses or minivan arrive to Vientiane Southern Bus Station. You can serach and book tickets , flights from Don Det (or Pakse) to Vientiane easily online. From Vientiane you can travel to Udon Thani in Thailand or Vang Vieng in Laos.

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Vientiane is also the most important transport hub in Laos.

• • Modern Vientiane has taken over everything that tourism in this part of the world brings from neighboring Thailand. A modernized airport (Wattay International Airport), a huge selection of hotels, worldwide cuisine, cold beer in the front gardens, nightlife, pickpockets, swindlers and adventurers so well that one will not forget them while on the road. Vientiane is by far the richest city in Laos, and this is reflected in prices that were among the lowest in all of Asia ten years ago. In Vientiane you can also see the Patuxai, which at first glance resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
  • The Mekong River, the tenth largest of its kind in the world, also flows through the city. Vientiane lies roughly on the border of the southern and northern parts of the country directly on the banks of the Mekong, and thus also on the border with Thailand. As if hidden in a tangle of houses, you will find beautiful Buddhist temples and, among other things, Pha That Luang, one of the most interesting and largest stupas in Laos. If you are already in Laos, you should definitely visit Vientiane. Read carefully the information how to get there from Don Det below. Before you come to Vientiane – the capital of Laos, read also carefully this article: Weather in Vientiane.

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How do I get from Don Det to Vientiane?

1. BUS / VAN from Don Det to Vientiane

Practically the only possibility of ground transfer from Don Det to Vientiane, if you do not have a private transfer, is to travel by local and sleeper bus. In most cases, this transport option is offered with a transfer through the city of Pakse or possibly through another transfer point.

On this route from Don Det to Vientiane, you can use local buses and sleeper buses from the companies Green Paradise and Naga Travel. Travel time by sleeper bus or in combination with a local bus from Don Det to Vientiane is approximately 20-21 hours. However, be aware that buses in Laos may be late and the exact travel time may not be respected.

Buses can depart from various locations in Don Det, depending on the company, and in Vientiane they usually arrive at Vientiane Southern Bus Station. You will always see this information about departures, arrivals, fares and additional information when searching for bus tickets online.

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A bus transfer from Don Det to Vientiane costs between $38-45/pp, these prices may vary slightly during the year or by company. Don Det to Vientiane bus tickets can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. When searching and booking a ticket, always read all additional information and instructions for the transfer and follow the instructions of the companies to avoid any misunderstandings.

It is advisable to arrive at the departure point in Don Det at least 30 minutes before the departure of the bus. It is also good to know that buses usually make other stops in cities during the journey or for refreshments or toilets. Bus transfer to Vientiane from Don Det 4000 Islands is sought after mainly among solo low-cost travelers.

2. BUS + FLIGHT from Don Det to Vientiane

If you are looking for the fastest way to get from Don Det to Vientiane in Laos, you can use a combination of bus and flight via Pakse. The city of Pakse is approximately 160 km north of Don Det and is the nearest airport with direct flights to Vientiane. So this option has 2 steps, first is a bus transfer from Don Det to Pakse and then a direct flight from Pakse to Vientiane.

In the first step, you can use Green Paradise buses or other local companies for a bus transfer from Don Det to Pakse. Transportation by bus or minivan from Don Det to Pakse takes approximately 4 hours and tickets cost approximately $12/pp. Green Paradise buses depart from the company office and also arrive at the office location in Pakse.

You can see information about the departures and arrivals of these buses, as well as the location of the stops, when searching and booking tickets on online platforms. Don Det to Pakse bus tickets can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.

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The second step is a direct flight from Pakse to Vientiane. Flights are operated from Pakse International Airport to Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, both airports are easily accessible and not far from city centers. The disadvantage of these flights are very limited flight schedules and sometimes higher prices.

The direct flight time from Pakse to Vientiane is about 1 hour 15 minutes and tickets cost between $75-150/pp. Direct flights on this route from Pakse to Vientiane are offered by Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway and the smaller company Hanh Air Systems. If you would not search for a flight on your desired date, try to choose another day of departure from Pakse.

You can search and book flights from Pakse to Vientiane online in advance, which is recommended due to the limited flight schedule. Don Det does not have an airport, Pakse airport is the closest to this tourist spot. With this transport option, by bus and direct flight via Pakse, you will save several hours of your time compared to a bus transfer.

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