There are 3 ways to get from Laos to Maha Sarakham by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 / ...
- Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Maha Sarakhamtaxi
3h 59m฿976–2,075Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kalasin to Maha Sarakhambus 242
8h 4m฿233Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Maha Sarakhamcar 252.7 km
4h 6m฿1,370–1,978
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Maha Sarakham is to bus and Mini Bus which costs ฿233 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Maha Sarakham is to train and taxi which takes 3h 59m and costs ฿950 - ฿2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Maha Sarakham. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Maha Sarakham via Udonthani Terminal and Kalasin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Laos and Maha Sarakham is 266 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Maha Sarakham without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ฿233.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Laos to Maha Sarakham, including transfers.
Laos to Maha Sarakham bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.
Laos to Maha Sarakham bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Udonthani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Maha Sarakham is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Laos to Maha Sarakham.
There are 30+ hotels available in Maha Sarakham.
What companies run services between Laos and Maha Sarakham, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Maha Sarakham via Udonthani Terminal, Kalasin Bus Terminal, and Kalasin in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿33
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
Bus from Kalasin to Maha Sarakham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿40
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