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Vientiane to Thakhek Bus

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Vientiane to Thakhek Route Summary

Vientiane to Thakhek bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Vientiane bus station at 12:15h, arriving at Thakhek bus station at 20:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 04:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Vientiane, Laos
Arrival station and country Thakhek, Laos
Travel Distance 209 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 30min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators Soutchai Travel, Chit Prasong
Lowest Price $13
Transportation Options Bus, Minivan

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Getting from Vientiane and Thakhek by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Thakhek is 209 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Thakhek earlier, there are 7 night buses from Vientiane to Thakhek. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 20:00 and arrive between 03:00 and 04:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Thakhek:
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Bus companies operating the Vientiane to Thakhek route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Soutchai Travel
Chit Prasong
Sarah Transport Laos
KP 79 Transportation
Soutchai Travel

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vientiane or Thakhek bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way) or $26 (Return).

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