There are 3 ways to get from Don Dét to Vat Phou by bus, taxi, car, car ferry, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Private bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Don Det to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus
- Take the taxi from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Vat Phoutaxi
4h 2m$29–35Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Don Dét to Champasak Eastcar
- Take the carferry from Champasak East to Champasak Westcarferry
2h 46m$27–39Local Boat, bus, taxi
- Take the ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pierferry
- Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus
- Take the taxi from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Vat Phoutaxi
4h 48m$28–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Don Dét to Vat Phou is to drive and car ferry which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Don Dét to Vat Phou is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Don Dét and Vat Phou is 187 km.
The best way to get from Don Dét to Vat Phou without a car is to Private bus and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs $28 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Don Dét to Vat Phou, including transfers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Vat Phou.
What companies run services between Don Dét, Laos and Vat Phou, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Don Dét to Vat Phou. However, you can walk to Don Det, take the bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal, then take the taxi to Vat Phou. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Don Dét to Vat Phou via Champasak East and Champasak West in around 2h 46m.
Bus from Don Det to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
Bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
Car ferry from Champasak East to Champasak West
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
Ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
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