Pakse serves as a primary transport hub for Southern Laos, featuring Pakse International Airport (PKZ) for air travel and multiple bus stations that cater to both domestic and international routes.
By Air:
Flights from Vientiane, Laos (Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway) cost approximately $75 - $130 one-way and take about 1 hour to 2 hours 22 minutes.
Flights from Luang Prabang, Laos (Lao Airlines) cost around £106 - £120 and take approximately 1 hour 44 minutes.
International direct flights connect Pakse with cities in Thailand (Bangkok), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, starting August 2025), and Cambodia (Siem Reap).
From Pakse International Airport, tuk-tuks or taxis to the city center typically range from USD 2 to USD 6.
By Bus:
From Vientiane, Laos:: Buses (including sleeper buses) take approximately 10-14 hours and cost around $6 - $29, or 110,000 - 320,000 LAK, depending on the service.
From Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand:: A bus journey takes about 3 hours and costs 200 Thai Baht (as of December 2024). After crossing the border, a tuk-tuk into Pakse town may cost around 50,000 Kip per person.
From Bangkok, Thailand:: Direct buses typically take 10-11 hours.
From Siem Reap, Cambodia:: Bus journeys can take 10-11 hours, with indicative costs between $39 and $45.
Within Southern Laos:: Buses are available for travel to destinations like the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don), Thakhek, and Savannakhet. Local buses from Pakse's Southern Bus Station serve routes such as Don Khong (hourly until 4 PM, 50,000 kip) and Nakasang (hourly from 7 AM to 3 PM, 40,000 kip, 3.5 hours).
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