Green Paradise

3.7
45 customer reviews
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  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About Green Paradise

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Green Paradise. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Green Paradise Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Green Paradise’s buses include:

  • Green Paradise Pakse
  • Green Paradise 4000 Islands
  • Meiling Restaurant
  • Chong Mek Bus Terminal
  • Hatstaykhoun Boat Station
  • Vang Vieng Soutchai Office
  • Chong Mek LA
  • Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • Green Paradise 4000 islands

Green Paradise Top Destinations

Green Paradise buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

Green Paradise Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
  • Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
  • Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
  • If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
  • Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
  • Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
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Green Paradise Popular Routes

Pakse - Champassak
Van Regional 14pax
09:00, 12:00
Van Tourist
09:00, 12:00
Champassak - Pakse
11:00, 16:00
Pakse - Thakhek
Bus Local
09:00, 12:00
Bus 1st Class Sleeper
20:00
Vientiane - Champassak
Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van
20:00
Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + Ferry
20:00
Pakse - Bangkok
15:00
Pakse - Nakasong
09:00, 12:00
Champassak - Vientiane
11:00, 16:00
Pakse - Ubon Ratchathani
08:30, 14:30
Pakse - Vientiane
20:00
Pakse - Da Nang
04:00, 04:30
Pakse - Vang Vieng
20:00
Pakse - Hue
04:30
Pakse - Savannakhet
09:00, 12:00
Champassak - Ubon Ratchathani
11:00
Vientiane - Nakasong
20:00
Champassak - Stung Treng
09:00
Vang Vieng - Siem Reap
14:00
Champassak - Bangkok
11:00
Pakse - Chong Mek
09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
Pakse - Stung Treng
09:00
Vientiane - Stung Treng
20:00
Pakse - Salavan
09:00, 12:00
Champassak - Kratie
09:00
Vang Vieng - Nakasong
14:00
Vang Vieng - Champassak
Van Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan
14:00
Van Minivan + Sleeper Bus + Minivan + Ferry
14:00
Pakse - Kratie
09:00
Pakse - Attapeu
09:00, 12:00
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Green Paradise Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Regional 14paxDondet 4000 islandsGreen Paradise Pakse12:0015:303h 30m
Regional 14paxDondet 4000 islandsGreen Paradise Pakse09:0012:303h 30m
LocalGreen Paradise PakseGreen Paradise 4000 Islands16:0020:004h 0m
LocalGreen Paradise PakseGreen Paradise 4000 Islands11:0015:004h 0m
Regional 14paxDon KhoneGreen Paradise Pakse12:0015:003h 0m
Regional 14paxDon KhoneGreen Paradise Pakse09:0012:003h 0m
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + FerryDondet 4000 islandsVientiane Southern Bus Station20:0011:3015h 30m
VIPMochitGreen Paradise Pakse15:0006:0015h 0m
LocalThakhekGreen Paradise Pakse12:0018:006h 0m
LocalThakhekGreen Paradise Pakse09:0015:006h 0m
Local Bus + Sleeping BusVientiane Southern Bus StationGreen Paradise 4000 Islands16:0008:0016h 0m
Local Bus + Sleeping BusVientiane Southern Bus StationGreen Paradise 4000 Islands11:0008:0021h 0m
Regional 14paxNakasang Ferry Boat StationGreen Paradise Pakse12:0014:002h 0m
Regional 14paxNakasang Ferry Boat StationGreen Paradise Pakse09:0011:002h 0m
VIPUbon RatchathaniGreen Paradise Pakse14:3018:304h 0m
VIPUbon RatchathaniGreen Paradise Pakse08:3012:304h 0m
ExpressDa NangGreen Paradise Pakse04:3016:3012h 0m
ExpressDa NangGreen Paradise Pakse04:0016:3012h 30m
AC SleeperVientiane Southern Bus StationGreen Paradise Pakse20:0010:0014h 0m
Regional 14paxChampassak Terminal WestGreen Paradise Pakse12:0014:002h 0m
Regional 14paxChampassak Terminal WestGreen Paradise Pakse09:0011:002h 0m
1st Class SleeperVang Vieng Bus TerminalGreen Paradise Pakse20:0012:3016h 30m
1st Class SleeperThakhekGreen Paradise Pakse20:0000:004h 0m
ExpressMochitChong Mek Bus Terminal18:0006:0012h 0m
ExpressMochitChong Mek Bus Terminal08:3022:0013h 30m
LocalChampassak Terminal WestGreen Paradise 4000 Islands11:0014:003h 0m
LocalChampassak Terminal WestGreen Paradise 4000 Islands16:0019:003h 0m
Sleeping Bus + Mini VanNakasang Ferry Boat StationVientiane Southern Bus Station20:0011:0015h 0m
LocalSavannakhet Bus StationGreen Paradise Pakse12:0016:004h 0m
Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + FerryDon KhoneVientiane Southern Bus Station20:0011:5015h 50m

Green Paradise Stations

Green Paradise PakseGreen Paradise 4000 IslandsMeiling RestaurantChong Mek Bus TerminalHatstaykhoun Boat StationVang Vieng Soutchai OfficeChong Mek LAVientiane Southern Bus StationGreen Paradise 4000 islands

Green Paradise Company Reviews

J
Everything worked out fine :)
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Mar 25, 2024
J G
Arrived 2 hours late for a 4 hour journey despite driving like crazy
Bus 1st Class Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jan 18, 2024
M D
From Pakse to Don Khone
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Dec 28, 2023
M G
We traveled by sleeping bus + mini van from Vientiane to Nakasong and Don Khong. The Sleeping Bus in Vientiane left on time at 8pm. The bus was a bit run down, the ride sometimes bumpy and the bed quite small, but overall everything was fine. If you are traveling as a couple, 1 bed (= 2 tickets) is ok, otherwise it is better to book 1 bed per person alone (= 2 tickets). There were 2 blankets and 2 pillows in the bed. There were staff on the bus who made sure that everyone got off at the right place. There was free water and a refreshing towel for everyone. When we arrived in Pakse in the morning, the minivan was already ready to leave and set off straight away. After a few stops, we drove to Nakasong. There is a short distance to the harbor, where you can buy a ticket for the trip to Don Det (20,000 kip) and Don Khong (30,000 kip) (as of December 2023). We can recommend the trip with Green Paradise.
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Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van, Green Paradise, Dec 11, 2023
A
We were a little bit Lost In Nakasang end where to go, which boat to take, is the boat trip included in the ticket etc. The minivan left us 200 m from the boat, no instructions provided.
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Dec 5, 2023
J L
I booked 2 seats to make sure I won’t have to share my bed. Really confortable trip 👍
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Oct 18, 2023
E M
Important to know: I was told to go to Green Travel in Pakse for 7pm. When I arrived there, the place was shut and I was left on the curb in the dark, not knowing what was going on and unable to get in contact with Green Travel or 12Go Asia. However, a tuktuk driver will come and pick you up to take you to the bus station. This was not communicated to me, and I felt people should know that is going to happen so they don’t feel unsafe. Not the fault of the company or driver, the road conditions are just insanely bumpy and when adding that to being squished next to a stranger not much sleep was achieved. It can’t be helped and is just a part of travelling.
Bus AC Sleeper, Green Paradise, Oct 10, 2023
P R
The real price to cross thé river was 20 000 kips eatch And Green paradise avoice us 50 000 kips eatch
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Sep 30, 2023
M V
Old bus, with rain insi
Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van, Green Paradise, Jun 24, 2023
B D
Nice driver, air-conditioned van but not too much. Just a little lost on arrival
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Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Apr 22, 2023
N D
We were picked up by driver from hotel and taken straight to Don Det which wasn’t what we were told would happen. We were told we would go to office first so planned to get food and water from the shop by the office before the trip so we ended up going without. However the journey was much shorter than it advised so we were fine. We arrived an hour ahead of time after getting the boat from the mainland.
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Apr 22, 2023
I
Be careful when booking if you’re booking one of the local busses or a VIP bus. We have booked a local bus that took 12 hours (including two breakdowns of the bus), smelled strange, was rather old and uncomfortable (no proper seats but bunk beds) and did not go faster than 60 km/h. Bring some time and patience when booking a local bus and lower your expectations.
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Mar 25, 2023
A W
Arrived 4.5 hours late, the coach had no curtains so was boiling hot in the sun. Had air con but not very effective. Two people to a ‘bed’ which as average sized westerners was not very comfortable. We made many stops. One stop we were at for close to two hours, no indication as to how long we would be there, whether it would be long enough to eat a proper meal, so went for the whole 10.5 hour journey on only crisps. They also allow locals selling giant, very pungent sticks of meat on board every few hours which is not pleasant for us as vegetarians. Fortunately there was still a hotel open for us to check into as it was gone midnight by the time we arrived.
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Mar 15, 2023
S L
The departure is too later. No one will/can tell when the minivan come to me up. I just wait and finally more then a hour too late
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Jul 4, 2022
J B
we are french and were surprised by the quality of the support of the company ... we made the trip pakse don khone go back to laos and our agent organized the teansports to the little ferry and tuk tuk to airport calling us on whatsapp to check that everything was fine ... we dream that such a service could exist in France ... thanks again Souvanh!!! And 12Go!...
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Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Feb 21, 2020
N D
Driver did not bring us to the boat deck. Had to walk in very hot sun.
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Feb 13, 2020
S W
デット島のボート、ナカーサンのバンともに定刻通り出発し、パクセには30分早く到着しました。バン自体は年季が入っていましたが、エアコンはよく効いていました。ドライバーも比較的安全運転だったと思います。
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Dec 27, 2019
J F
Very old bus. Impossible to keep the seat back in position!
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Bus Local, Green Paradise, Nov 21, 2019
O S
Trip ok but the driver left everyone in Nakasang bus station giving no explanation where to catch the ferry to Don Det
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Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Sep 3, 2019
A V
It was a nice minivan. We were in front next to the driver. They should arrange something that taller people can have a seat with more space.
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Aug 12, 2019
J M
Crowded boat from Don Det. Old bus on a bumpy road. It was punctual, though
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Bus Local, Green Paradise, Jul 22, 2019
S Y
Organised well. However the beds were bit short and smelled interesting
Bus AC Sleeper, Green Paradise, Jul 7, 2019
M Z
No comments, it was a good organised trip
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Apr 6, 2019
M Z
Fine trip, no comments actually
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Apr 2, 2019
R V
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Mar 29, 2024
F L
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Jan 14, 2024
R P
Bus VIP, Green Paradise, Jan 5, 2024
A G
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Oct 12, 2023
J J
Bus VIP, Green Paradise, Aug 21, 2023
C A
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Aug 5, 2023
A V
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Aug 2, 2023
B K
Bus Sleeping Bus + Mini Van + Ferry, Green Paradise, Jul 1, 2023
A L
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, May 25, 2023
C
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Apr 22, 2023
J J
Bus AC Sleeper, Green Paradise, Apr 12, 2023
F D
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Mar 19, 2023
R J
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Mar 17, 2023
L M
Van Regional 14pax, Green Paradise, Dec 18, 2022
S F
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Mar 20, 2020
W C
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Feb 20, 2020
M L
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Jan 17, 2020
M P
Bus Local, Green Paradise, Apr 26, 2019
M P
Bus Minivan, Green Paradise, Apr 25, 2019
3.7
45 customer reviews
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80% of 45 travelers were presumably happy with Green Paradise as they left good or no review