THE SHORT VERSION
Pakse to Siem Reap at a glance.
- From
- Pakse ປາກເຊ
- To
- Siem Reap សៀមរាប
- Road distance
- About 429 km
- Straight line
- 287 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~6 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Siem Reap to Pakse →
- Border
- Laos → Cambodia. Passport and visa needed
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Pakse
Pakse is the main city of southern Laos and the hub for the Bolaven Plateau and the 4,000 Islands. It has northern and southern bus stations, plus VIP sleeper bus stations near the centre.
- Northern Bus Station
About 10 km north on Route 13. Local buses north, plus some services to Vietnam. - Southern Bus Station
About 8 km south. Buses towards the 4,000 Islands and the Cambodian border. - VIP bus stations
Near the town centre. Overnight sleeper buses to Vientiane.
Arriving in Siem Reap
From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
- Siem Reap bus station and company offices
Many buses use an out-of-town station east of the centre; some companies use their own offices.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Journeys to Phnom Penh vary a lot by company. Premium operators make fewer stops.
KEEP GOING
From Siem Reap, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Siem Reap
More buses from Pakse
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Pakse from Siem Reap by road?+
About 429 km by road (287 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Pakse to Siem Reap take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 6 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Pakse?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Pakse include Northern Bus Station, Southern Bus Station, VIP bus stations, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Siem Reap to Pakse?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Siem Reap to Pakse guide.
Where does the bus from Pakse arrive in Siem Reap?+
It depends on the operator. In Siem Reap, services use Siem Reap bus station and company offices. From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Siem Reap?+
From the out-of-town station, take a tuk-tuk into the centre. If you arrive from the west, you can sometimes get off in town before the station.
What kind of bus runs from Pakse to Siem Reap?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Pakse to Siem Reap bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Siem Reap by bus?+
Direct buses from Siem Reap include Poipet, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Trat, Bangkok and more. See all connections on our Siem Reap bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Pakse to Siem Reap?+
This journey crosses from Laos into Cambodia. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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