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From the hammocks of Don Det to Champassak and the Khmer temple of Wat Phou, you leave the 4000 Islands by boat to the mainland and continue by road along the Mekong.
Don Det to Champassak by Minivan
Minivans connect the mainland pier at Nakasong with Champassak in about 2 hours 30 minutes and leave at 12:00. Booking platforms sell the seat for about $9 (October 2026).[1]
A minivan and ferry combination leaves at 11:00, takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes and costs about $10 to $11 (October 2026).[1]
Don Det to Champassak by Bus
A 35-seat bus leaves at 15:30, takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and costs about $8 (October 2026), which makes it the cheapest option.[1]
At Champassak
Wat Phou is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00, and entry costs 50,000 kip for foreigners, with an electric car service included.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Minivan from Nakasong | About $9[1] | About 2h 30min[1] |
| Minivan and ferry | $10 - $11[1] | 2h 40min - 3h 30min[1] |
| Bus (35 seats) | About $8[1] | About 4h 15min[1] |
Timetable
| Bus Champassak - Champassak $ 7.61 4h 15m | |
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| Van Champassak - Champassak $ 10.14–11.10 2h 40m – 3h 30m | |
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| Van Nakasong - Champassak $ 9.03 2h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Don Det to Champassak, including current prices and schedules.
The 35-seat bus is the cheapest at about $8 on booking platforms (October 2026). It takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The minivan from Nakasong takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and costs about $9.
From about 2 hours 30 minutes by minivan to about 4 hours 15 minutes by bus.
The minivan and ferry ticket includes the ferry crossing. The minivan listed from Nakasong starts at the mainland pier.
Booking platforms list minivans at 11:00 and 12:00, and the bus at 15:30.
Wat Phou is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Entry costs 50,000 kip for foreigners.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: Don Det - Champassak timetable (Champassak). Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [2] Vat Phou Heritage Management Office: Vat Phou - Presentation. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.