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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 7 night buses. 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 336 km
Average Trip Duration 08h 30min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators Soutchai Travel, Chit Prasong
Lowest Price €11
Transportation Options Bus, Minivan

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Getting from Vientiane and Thakhek by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Thakhek is 336 km. 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.

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.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €11 (One-Way) or €22 (Return).

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 336 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 08:30 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Vientiane to Thakhek ranges from €11 to €17.

The average number of daily departures is 10. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 7 from Vientiane to Thakhek. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Vientiane to Thakhek by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 12:15 and the latest is at 20:00.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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