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How to get fromVientiane to Maha Sarakhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Maha Sarakham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Maha Sarakhambus bus 874
    5h 20m
    ฿278–1,282

  2. Bus, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalasin to Maha Sarakhambus bus 242
    8h 4m
    ฿232

  3. Drive 252.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Maha Sarakhamcar car 252.7 km
    4h 6m
    ฿1,501–2,167

  4. Fly, bus, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Kalasinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalasin to Maha Sarakhambus bus
    6h 41m
    ฿3,208–3,818

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Maha Sarakhambus bus 874
    6h 35m
    ฿401–520

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,748Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Maha Sarakham, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Maha Sarakham via Khon Kaen in around 6h 35m.

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