By bus it takes 16 to 21 hours to travel from Don Det to Vientiane depending upon which bus you take. Many travellers choose to complete this journey in one go because the other major attractions in Laos are all in Vientiane or destinations to the north of Vientiane, such as Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and the Plain of Jars.
Bus Times from Don Det to Vientiane
There are currently 2 services a day from Don Det to Vientiane available to book online.
| Don Det | Vientiane | Cost | Company |
| 11:00 | 08:00 | $35 USD | Green Paradise |
| 16:00 | 08:00 | $35 USD | Green Paradise |
- Green Paradise passengers travel in a 36 seat bus.
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Don Det Bus Stop
Green Paradise bus services to Vientiane depart from the Green Paradise Tour and Travel Office in the north of Don Det.
Vientiane Bus Stop
Both Green Paradise bus services from Don Det to Vientiane terminate at Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal.
About Travel to Vientiane
Vientiane is by far the largest city in Laos with a population of over 800,000 people and by far the most important city in Laos with most governmental and non-governmental organisations based in the city. Vientiane is large and split into a number of different areas.
Two Most Popular Areas in Vientiane
For most visitors, however, the two areas that they will most want to visit are the Avenue Lane Xang and the riverside area near the Quai Fa Ngum Road.
- Avenue Lane Xang: The 1.12 km long Avenue Lane Xang was constructed in the period after independence from French colonial rule in 1953. Although part of a self-conscious declaration of freedom from France, the Avenue Lane Xang bears striking similarities to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. It is well worth walking the entire length of the road. At the southern end of the road is the grand European style Presidential Palace, which you can’t go inside but you can see the front and rear of the building from the roadside. Walking a short way further up the road you come to Wat Si Sa Ket, which is on of the oldest and most interesting temples in Vientiane. At the northern end of the Avenue Lane Xang is the impressive Patuxai Monument, which is often described as being a Laotian version of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Pha That Luang in Vientiane- Quai Fa Ngum Road: The Quai Fa Ngum Road is the most popular part of Vientiane for foreign visitors to stay, partly because it has the best range of hotels and restaurants, and partly because it is a short walk away from the Avenue Lane Xang. There are also some interesting places to visit on the road itself and nearby such as Vientiane Night Market and Wat Chanthaboury.