Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal is one of two public bus and minivan terminals in Vang Vieng.
Entrance to Vang Vieng South Bus TerminalVang Vieng South Bus Terminal is conveniently located near to Vang Vieng town centre. The other bus terminal, Vang Vieng Northern Bus Terminal, is located 2.5 km to the north of Vang Vieng town centre.
About Vang Vieng Southern Bus Terminal
Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal is a small bus terminal with relatively few services operating out of this bus station.
Bus to Udon Thani at Vang Vieng South Bus TerminalA fairly large proportion of bus and minivan services that you can book through travel agents in Vang Vieng town depart from Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal. Ticket prices are generally 20,000 to 30,000 Lao Kip less if you buy the ticket directly from the bus station, and make your own way there to board your bus. Some people prefer to go to the bus station independently as it means that they are not waiting around at their guesthouse or hotel for a tuk-tuk to take them the short distance to the bus station.
Location of Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal
Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal is located 750 metres walking distance from the Nam Song Toll Bridge.
Facilities at the Bus Station
Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal has no facilities other than a waiting area and small toilet block where you will be charged 1,000 Lao Kip per visit if there is an attendant there. When we last visited there was no one collecting the 1,000 Lao Kip fee. There is nowhere to buy a drink or a snack at the bus station or nearby the bus station. Buy anything you need in Vang Vieng town centre before you go to the bus station.
Buy Tickets at the Bus Station
Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal has a single ticket counter which is staffed during daylight hours.
Waiting area at Vang Vieng South Bus TerminalYou can buy your tickets a day in advance at Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal ticket counter.
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Transport To Vientiane
Both minivan and bus services operate on the Vang Vieng to Vientiane route.
- Departure Times:
- Minivan services: 09:00 & 13:30
- VIP Bus Services: 10:00 & 13:30.
- Tickets: Check ticket availability for bus services from Vang Vieng to Vientiane.
Transport to Luang Prabang
There are three services a day from Vang Vieng Southern Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang.
- Departure Times:
- Minivan Services: 09:00 & 14:30.
- VIP Bus Services: 10:00.
- Tickets: Check ticket availability for bus services from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.
Transport to Udon Thani (Thailand)
There is a single direct bus service a day to Udon Thani in Thailand.
- Departure Times:
- VIP Bus Services: 09:00.
- Tickets: Check ticket availability for bus services from Vang Vieng to Udon Thani (Thailand).
Bus Services to The Plain of Jars
There is a single service a day to Phonsavan, the main town on the Plain of Jars.
- Departure Times: 09:00
- Tickets: You need to buy tickets for this journey at the bus station.