There are 3 ways to get from Pakse to Don Sôm by bus, ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Local Boat
best- Take the bus from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Ban Nakasangbus
- Take the ferry from Ban Nakasang Boat Pier to Don Detferry
- Take the ferry from Don Det to Don Sômferry
4h 29m$3–4Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Pakse to Don Sômcar 137.1 km
2h$24–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakse to Don Sômtaxi 137.1 km
2h$70–90
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pakse to Don Sôm is to bus and Local Boat which costs $3 - $4 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Pakse to Don Sôm is to drive which takes 2h and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Pakse and Don Sôm is 147 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Pakse to Don Sôm without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 4h 29m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Pakse to Don Sôm, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakse to Don Sôm is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Pakse to Don Sôm.
There are 69+ hotels available in Don Sôm.
What companies run services between Pakse, Laos and Don Sôm, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Pakse to Don Sôm. However, you can take the taxi to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ban Nakasang, walk to Ban Nakasang Boat Pier, take the ferry to Don Det, then take the ferry to Don Sôm. Alternatively, you can drive from Pakse to Don Sôm in around 2h.
Bus from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Ban Nakasang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
Ferry from Ban Nakasang Boat Pier to Don Det
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
Ferry from Don Det to Don Sôm
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1
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