🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang – Schedule + Tickets:
– one of the most frequented tourist routes in Laos
– there are various mainly tourist sleeper buses + minivans to Luang Prabang
– one way bus ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang costs about $16-28
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang takes about 7-8 hours
– bus companies to Luang Prabang: Chit Prasong, Family Service, King of bus, Malany, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service and or Soutchai Travel
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Luang Prabang | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chit Prasong | 8:00 | 15:00 | From $16.00 |
| Chit Prasong | 11:00 | 18:00 | From $16.00 |
| Chit Prasong | 13:00 | 20:00 | From $16.00 |
| Naluang | 8:30 | 16:00 | From $20.00 |
| PTS Transit Service | 06:30 | 17:30 | From $30.00 |
| PTS Transit Service | 17:30 | 06:30 | From $32.00 |
| Naga Travel | 07:00 | 20:00 | From $28.00 |
| Naga Travel | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $31.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 18:30 | 08:30 | From $29.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 18:00 | From $27.00 |
| King of Bus | 08:00 | 19:00 | From $22.00 |
| King of Bus | 20:00 | 07:00 | From $24.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– another popular bus route in Laos
– there are some tourist buses to Vientiane – seat buses, minivans…
– bus tickets from Vang Vieng to Vientiane cost about $7-12
– travel by bus/van from Vang Vieng to Vientiane takes about 2-5 hours
– bus companies to Sihanoukville: RG Adventure, Family Service, Sarah Transport, Laos Luxury Travel, Naluang, Soutchai Travel, Exploring Laos…
| Bus Company | Departs in Vang Vieng | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Service | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $8.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $12.00 |
| RG Adventure | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $20.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 09:20 | 11:20 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 12:20 | 14:20 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 16:20 | 18:20 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 09:00 | 11:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 12:00 | 14:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 14:00 | 16:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 06:00 | 08:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 19:00 | 21:30 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 09:00 | 12:00 | From $10.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 08:00 | 10:00 | From $12.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 11:00 | 13:00 | From $12.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 15:00 | From $12.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Pakse – Schedule + Tickets:
– from Vientiane to Pakse you can travel by sleeper overnight bus or van/minibus
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Pakse cost about $17-35
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Pakse takes about 12-13 hours
– bus companies to Pakse: Sarah Transport, RG Adventure, KP79 Transport, Kriangkai Transport, Family Service, Soutchai Travel, Champasak Bus, Chit Prasong
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Pakse | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Trans. | 18:30 | 07:30 | From $28.00 |
| Chit Prasong | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $19.00 |
| Kriangkai | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $22.00 |
| RG Adventure | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $29.00 |
| Champasak Bus | 20:30 | 07:00 | From $28.00 |
| KP 79 Trans. | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $26.00 |
| Family Service | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $23.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $24.00 |
🚍 Bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various sleeper tourist buses, overnight buses, minivans…
– bus tickets from Luang Prabang to Vientiane cost about $16-32
– travel by bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane takes about 8-10 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane: RG Adventure, Malany, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service, Vieng Chaleune…
| Bus Company | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieng Chaleune | 7:30 | 15:30 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 8:00 | 16:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 11:00 | 19:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 14:00 | 22:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 17:00 | 01:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 18:30 | 02:30 | From $18.00 |
| Naluang | 8:30 | 14:30 | From $20.00 |
| Naluang | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $20.00 |
| RG Adventure | 7:00 | 16:00 | From $23.00 |
| King of Bus | 20:00 | 07:00 | From $28.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various buses to Vang Vieng – minivans, minibuses, seat or sleeper buses…
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Vang Vieng cost about $7-14
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng takes about 1.5-4 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: RG Adventure, Naluang, Family Service, Soutchai Travel, Naga Travel…
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Vang Vieng | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG Adventure | 07:00 | 11:00 | From $8.00 |
| RG Adventure | 09:00 | 13:00 | From $8.00 |
| RG Adventure | 13:00 | 17:00 | From $8.00 |
| RG Adventure | 15:00 | 19:00 | From $8.00 |
| Naluang | 07:00 | 08:30 | From $9.00 |
| Naluang | 08:30 | 10:00 | From $9.00 |
| Family Service | 08:30 | 11:00 | From $7.00 |
| Family Service | 11:30 | 14:00 | From $7.00 |
| Family Service | 13:30 | 16:00 | From $7.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 09:00 | 11:30 | From $10.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 15:30 | From $10.00 |
🚍 Bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are vans, minivans, minibuses from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
– bus tickets from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng cost about $18-32
– travel by bus/van from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng takes about 5-6 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: Vieng Chaleune, Naluang, Luang Prabang Travel, Laos Group Tour…
| Bus Company | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vang Vieng | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieng Chaleune | 07:30 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 08:00 | 14:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 14:00 | 20:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 17:00 | 23:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 18:30 | 00:30 | From $18.00 |
| Naluang | 08:30 | 14:30 | From $17.00 |
| Naluang | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $17.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 10:00 | 15:00 | From $20.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 08:30 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 07:30 | 12:30 | From $18.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 07:30 | 14:00 | From $22.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 11:00 | 16:30 | From $27.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 14:00 | 19:00 | From $27.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani – Schedule + Tickets:
– from Vientiane to Udon Thani you can travel by Lao-Thai International Bus
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Udon Thani cost about $5-8
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani takes about 2-4 hours
– bus companies to Udon Thani: Family Service<, Soutchai Travel, Lao-Thai International Bus
| Bus Company | Departure in Vientiane | Arrival in Udon Thani |
|---|---|---|
| Soutchai Travel | 07:00 | 10:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 16:30 | 19:30 |
| Family Service | 07:15 | 11:00 |
| Family Service | 09:15 | 13:00 |
| Family Service | 11:15 | 15:00 |
| Family Service | 13:15 | 17:00 |
| Family Service | 14:15 | 18:00 |
| Family Service | 16:15 | 20:00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Savannakhet – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses or minivans from Vientiane to Savannakhet
– the most frequented travel bus route to southern part of Laos
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Savannakhet cost about $17-30
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Vientiane to Savannakhet takes about 8-14 hours
– bus companies to Savannakhet: Chit Prasong, Chantchahone Transportation, KP79 Transportation, RG Adventure, Family Service, Sarah Transport Laos
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Savannakhet |
|---|---|---|
| Chit Prasong | 20:00 | 10:00 |
| Chantchahone | 20:00 | 05:00 |
| KP79 Transport. | 20:00 | 06:30 |
| RG Adventure | 20:00 | 07:00 |
| Family Service | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Family Service | 18:00 | 15:00 |
| Sarah Tranpsort | 18:30 | 06:00 |
🚍 Bus from Pakse to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses from Pakse to the capitol of Laos – Vientiane
– the most frequented travel bus route from southern part of Laos to Vientiane
– bus tickets from Pakse to Vientiane cost about $20-35
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Pakse to Vientiane takes about 10-15 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane from Pakse: Green Paradise, RG Adventure, Kriangkai Transport, Chanthachone Transportation, Soutchai Travel, Sanga Transport
| Bus Company | Departs in Pakse | Arrival in Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Green Paradise | 20:00 | 06:00 |
| RG Adventure | 19:00 | 10:00 |
| HTX Van Tai | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Kriangkai Transport | 20:00 | 10:00 |
| Chanthachone Transp. | 20:00 | 08:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 06:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 20:00 | 08:00 |
🚍 Bus from Pakse to Savannakhet – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper buses or private modern minivans or minibuses from Pakse to Savannakhet
– the most frequented travel bus route in southern Laos
– bus tickets from Pakse to Savannekhet cost about $16-22
– travel by sleeper bus or minivan from Pakse to Savannkhet takes about 5 hours
– bus companies to Savannakhet from Pakse: Green Paradise, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport
| Bus Company | Departs in Pakse | Arrival in Savannkhet |
|---|---|---|
| RG Adventure | 07:30 | 12:00 |
| RG Adventure | 09:00 | 13:30 |
| Green Paradise | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Green Paradise | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Green Paradise | 08:00 | 13:00 |
| Green Paradise | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Green Paradise | 12:00 | 17:00 |
| Green Paradise | 13:00 | 18:00 |
| Green Paradise | 14:00 | 19:00 |
| Green Paradise | 15:00 | 20:00 |
| Green Paradise | 15:00 | 20:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 07:30 | 12:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 09:00 | 13:30 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Hanoi – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses from Vientiane to Hanoi
– the most frequented travel bus route from Laos to Vietnam
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Hanoi cost about $30-60
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Vientiane to Hanoi takes about 23-26 hours
– bus companies to Hanoi: HTX Van Tai 27-7, Techbus VN, Grouptour, KP79 Transportation, Family Service, Tung Mau
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Hanoi | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techbus | 17:00 | 18:20 | From $40.00 |
| KP79 Transp. | 17:30 | 17:00 | From $48.00 |
| HTX Van Tai | 18:00 | 17:00 | From $30.00 |
| Grouptour | 18:00 | 17:00 | From $40.00 |
| Sarah Transp. | 16:30 | 17:00 | From $61.00 |
| Family Service | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $46.00 |
❓ FAQ + Infos about bus travel and bus tickets in Laos:
1. How and where to book and buy bus tickets in Laos?
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- You can book+buy bus tickets for Laos easily online. You will probably find various booking websites where you can book bus tickets for Laos. You can use these trusted companies for online booking – Baolau or 12go.asia. These 2 companies from Asia are the biggest booking leaders and search engines in Laos (Southeast Asia).
2. Do buses in Laos have toilets?
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- Some tourist modern buses in Laos may have toilets, vans/minivans/minibuses and various local buses in Laos do not have any toilets. Buses in Laos often stop (but not all of them) on the toilet in the case of a longer journey (yes, traveling by bus in Laos takes a lot of time). But the bus network in Laos is limited.
3. Is an bus e-ticket for Laos in your smartphone acceptable?
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- Most bus companies in Laos accept an bus e-ticket on your smartphone, however it is recommended to print your bus e-ticket (voucher) from your email. Read carefully and the updated instructions and faqs about bus travel in Laos on Baolau and 12go.asia.
4. Are there delays when traveling by bus in Laos?
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- Yes, there may be delays when traveling by bus in Laos. It is highly recommended, if you can, come to the bus station in Laos about 1 hour before departure. Some tourist buses in Laos also often stop and take more passengers to the bus, buses are sometimes full.
5. Is traveling by bus in Laos safe?
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- There are some bus accidents in Laos, some bus drivers drive very fast, especially in southeast Asia. Everywhere in the world are bus accidents. It also depends where and in which season you will be traveling by bus in Laos. Eg. in the monsoon season can be dangerous to travel by bus in Asia, but mostly traveling by bus in Laos is safe.
6. Are sleeper tourist buses in Laos comfortable?
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- Mostly the buses in Laos are comfortable, but it also depends which bus and bus company you take and how tall are you, if you are about 180 cm tall and more, you may have a problem with comfort. Some of the vans,minivans or minibuses are modern, fast and comfortable, but the drivers in Laos can drive very fast.
7. When to come to the bus station in Laos?
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- Recommended – come to the bus station or place of departure in Laos about 1 hour before departure of bus. Some bus companies in Laos offer taxi service from hotel to the bus station.
8. What type of buses you can use in Laos?
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- There are various buses in Laos. You can travel mainly by sleeper tourist bus (also sometimes called „Disco bus“). There are also minibuses, vans or minivans between various small towns and cities. Minivans are the fastest.
9. What are the most frequented bus routes in Laos?
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- Tourists in Laos visit mainly these cities: Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Pakse or Savannakhet. The most frequented bus routes in Laos are: Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng to Vientiane or Vientiane to Pakse.
10. What are the most frequented bus routes from Laos to Thailand?
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- From Laos to Thailand you can also travel by tourist bus or private minivan. There are a few popular and frequented bus routes between these countries. The most popular bus routes are from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathani, from Vientiane to Bangkok, from Vientiane to Chiang Mai or Pakse to Bangkok.
11. How to get from Laos to Thailand + Vietnam?
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- From Laos to Thailand and Vietnam you can also travel by bus. There are some buses from Vientiane and Luang Prabang to Thailand, eg. to Bangkok. Now you can book bus tickets for these international buses on 12go.asia and Baolau. Check also these schedules > Thailand Bus Schedule and Vietnam Bus Schedule.
12. Is it possible to travel by train in Laos?
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- You can also travel by train in Laos from December 2021. There is a high-speed modern train from Vientiane to Boten, via Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. You can check current Laos Railway Map or read this article how it is possible to explore Laos and what are the transfer ways: Transportation in Laos.
13. What is the official currency of Laos and how to exchange money?
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- The official currency of Laos is the Laotian Kip (LAK). Travelers can exchange money at various locations, including banks, currency exchange offices, and some hotels. While banks might offer better exchange rates, they often have more restricted operating hours. It’s advisable to keep an eye on the current exchange rates and, if possible, conduct larger transactions at banks for potential cost savings. Additionally, some establishments may accept U.S. dollars or Thai baht, especially in larger cities, but it’s generally recommended to have the local currency.
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