How to get from Vientiane to Pakse
3 ways, 465 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 3h 51m | $130–190 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 9h 31m | $48–65 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 31m | $960–1,320 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Pakse?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 3h 51m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 465 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Vientiane to Pakse?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $48. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Vientiane to Pakse?
- About 1h 16m in the air (VTE → PKZ), about 3h 51m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $130–190; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Pakse from Vientiane by road?
- About 602 km, roughly 9h 31m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $48–65; tolls and parking are extra.