There are 6 ways to get from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain 25
5h 18m$8–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
6h 5m$5–8Drive 251.7 km
- Drive from Maha Sarakham to Vientianecar 251.7 km
4h 6m$46–66Mini Bus, bus, fly
- Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Kalasinbus
- Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus
- Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane ZVK - VTE
7h 1m$97–139Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
6h 20m$8–48Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Kalasinbus 242
- Take the bus from Kalasin Bus Terminal to Udonthani Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
8h 4m$7
Maha Sarakham to Vientiane by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Maha Sarakham and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Maha Sarakham and Vientiane is 272 km. The road distance is 251.7 km.
The best way to get from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane, including transfers.
Maha Sarakham to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Maha Sarakham station.
Maha Sarakham to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maha Sarakham to Vientiane is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Maha Sarakham to Vientiane.
Book your Maha Sarakham to Vientiane bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Maha Sarakham, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
You can take a bus from Maha Sarakham to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $2–3
Bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $2–3
Bus from Kalasin to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $4–6
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Maha Sarakham to Kalasin
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Maha Sarakham to Kalasin
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Kalasin Bus Terminal to Udonthani Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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