How to go → LUANG PRABANG to PAKSE? ☀️

1. Bus / Van to Pakse
2. Flights to Pakse
3. Train + Bus to Pakse
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From Luang Prabang to Pakse you can travel by bus, train + bus, plane.

• • Travel distance from Luang Prabang to Pakse is about 980 km by road via Vientiane. There are 3 options how you can get to Pakse from Luang Prabang – travel by tourist bus, train + bus or flight via Vientiane. The best and fastest way of getting to Pakse from Luang Prabang is to take a flight via Vientiane, because there is no direct flight. It is a comfortable, but a bit expensive option of transport. Travel by plane – flight from Luang Prabang to Pakse with stopover in Vientiane takes about 7-10 hours and it costs about $130-250/pp. Another way how to travel to Pakse is to take a bus via Vientiane. Travel by bus/van from Luang Prabang to Pakse via Vientiane takes about 19-20 hours and it costs about $38-60/pp. Travel by van + sleeper bus is a cheap, but not so comfortable option of transfer to Pakse.
  • There is no direct train from Luang Prabang to Pakse, but you can travel by train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and from Vientiane by plane or bus to Pakse. The first railway route in Laos between Vientiane and Boten was opened in December 2021. Transport by train of Laos-China Railway + bus from Luang Prabang to Pakse via Vientiane takes totally about 17-20 hours and it costs about $30-60/pp. From Pakse you can travel to Don Det by bus or van in southern Laos or you can cross the border and go to Bangkok in Thailand.

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• • If you will be traveling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by bus or train, you can also visit Vang Vieng. There is a train of Laos-China Railway or bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng is about 130 km north of Vientiane and it is a popular tourist place at the Nam Song River. Pakse is the capital of the southern province of Champasak is also the most important center of the southern Laos. It lies at the confluence of the Mekong and the Se River, and its center is surrounded on three sides by a river.
  • Although Pakse itself does not offer many attractions, it serves as the best starting point for trips to the Bolaven plateau, Wat Phu temple or the islands in the Mekong (Si Phan Don). The most experienced drivers can explore these place on motorbike. Read the instructions how you can reach Pakse from Luang Prabang below in this article. You can also book bus tickets or flights to Pakse or other city of Laos online.

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How do I get from Luang Prabang to Pakse?

1. BUS / VAN from Luang Prabang to Pakse

One of the land transfer options from Luang Prabang to Pakse in southern Laos is to travel by minibus/sleeper bus with a transfer in Vientiane. This transport option is very long, it can be tiring, but it is one of the cheaper transfer options.

This transport option can be implemented in 2 steps, first it is a trip by minibus or bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and then a trip by another sleeper bus from Vientiane to Pakse.

Transportation by minibus + sleeper bus from Luang Prabang to Pakse can take up to 19-21 hours in total, depending on the transfer in Vientiane (approx. 6-8 hours from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and approx. 12-13 hours by sleeper intercity bus from Vientiane to Pakse).

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However, these times may vary slightly, it depends on the transfer in Vientiane and it is also good to know that buses in Laos may also be late. On the route from Luang Prabang to Vientiane you can use RG Adventure, Malany, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service, Vieng Chaleune, and from Vientiane to Pakse you can use Sarah Transport, RG Adventure, KP79 Transport, Kriangkai Transport, Family Service, Soutchai Travel, Champasak Bus , Chit Prasong or others.

Buses can depart from various locations in Luang Prabang and Vientiane, and in Pakse they also arrive at various locations or stations, you will see this information when searching for bus tickets online. Some companies also provide a combined transfer directly from Luang Prabang to Pakse, but usually again with a transfer in Vientiane to another bus.

So always read all the important transfer information and instructions when booking and follow the company’s instructions. Transfer by minibus + sleeper bus from Luang Prabang to Pakse via Vientiane is mainly sought after by low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their trip.

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2. FLIGHT from Luang Prabang to Pakse (via Vientiane)

Undoubtedly, the fastest and most convenient transport option from Luang Prabang to Pakse in southern Laos is an air transfer with a transfer in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. There is no direct flight from Luang Prabang to Pakse, so it is necessary to use a transfer in the capital.

However, the disadvantage is the relatively limited flight schedules between Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Pakse and also the higher cost of the trip. However, the advantage can be saving a few hours of your time compared to a ground transfer.

But it depends on the transfer in Vientiane, so it’s a good idea to look up flights first and consider whether it makes any sense in terms of time. The air transfer from Luang Prabang to Pakse can take about 7-10 hours in total, if the connecting flight from Vientiane is well timed.

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Direct flights between individual cities, from Luang Prabang to Vientiane + Vientiane to Pakse take about 1 hour. This time may vary according to the flight schedule, so this transfer may take more time. Flights from Luang Prabang to Pakse are offered by Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway or Hanh Air Systems.

Flights are operated from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport in Vientiane and Pakse International Airport. The price of an air transfer from Luang Prabang to Pakse with a transfer in Vientiane can cost in the range of $130-250/pp, prices can also vary slightly during the year or seasons.

Flights from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and from Vientiane to Pakse can be searched and purchased online in advance. Also, always read the airlines terms and conditions and other transfer instructions. Air transfer is the best option to get to Pakse from Luang Prabang, but it is not suitable for low-cost travelers and flight schedules may be more limited.

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3. TRAIN + BUS from Luang Prabang to Pakse

If you would like to travel by train, you can travel only part of the route from Luang Prabang to Pakse and only to Vientiane by train. So this option has 2 steps, first is a train transfer from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and then a bus transfer from Vientiane to Pakse.

On the route from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, you can use the modern and fast Laos-China Railway train, which offers you seats in several train classes. The train departs from Luang Prabang Railway Station and arrives at Vientiane Railway Station, see Lao Railway Map.

Travel time by train to Vientiane from Luang Prabang is about 2-3 hours, depending on the type of train and the ticket costs between $11-35/pp. The cheapest option on the train is always the hard seat option, but this option will be enough for most regular passengers, as it is not a long route.

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Some companies may also offer combined ticket sales together with a private transfer to Luang Prabang train station, these options can be searched for and booked online. The train tickets to Vientiane from Luang Prabang themselves can also be easily searched and purchased online, even as e-tickets.

There is no need to print these e-tickets if you have a smartphone, just present them on that phone along with the QR code at the station. A train transfer is a much better option to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane than a minibus, it’s faster and in some cases roughly the same price.

The second step is a sleeper bus transfer from Vientiane to Pakse, which takes about 12-13 hours and tickets cost about $17-33/pp. You can also search and buy these Vientiane to Pakse bus tickets online in advance.

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