GENERAL INFORMATION
Maha Sarakham is actually the Buddhist center of Isaan, as many Buddhist archaeological artifacts are found here, which include relics of Lord Buddha in Na Dun district. Maha Sarakham’s central location is a convenient base from which travelers can explore Thailand’s neighboring countries, which are Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Directly east is Friendship Bridge Two, spanning the Mekong River at Mukdahan, where one can cross a narrow section of Laos and be in Hue, Vietnam by the end of the day. One can also travel south to Si Saket where it is now easy to cross the border to Cambodia, relatively close to Siem Reap. Four hours north, at Nong Khai, one can cross the original Friendship Bridge into Laos, from which point is only 22 km to the capital city of Vientiane.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES AT MAHA SARAKHAM BUS TERMINAL
Bus is the only direct transportation service to travel from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham. Buses to Maha Sarakham leave from Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Bangkok. There are 2 bus companies offering this route. Rungprasert Tour and Bus999 are bus operators that provide the bus service from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham. There are total up to 12 daily departures from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham. The regular bus service from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham between morning 7:30am to evening 10:35pm. Bus fare from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham is reasonably priced in the range of THB 418 to THB 557.
ADDRESS AND LOCATION OF MAHA SARAKHAM BUS TERMINAL
Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal is located on Tambon Talat. Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Station is a small sized. The address of Satun Bus Station is Tambon Talat, Amphoe Mueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham 44000, Thailand. The location of Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal is:
HOW TO GET MAHA SARAKHAM BUS TERMINAL
Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal is the main bus station in Maha Sarakham Province. Upon arrival, you can take Songthaew, Tuk Tuk, Taxi to get to your next destination. Songthaew price is 8 baht, Taxi and Tuk Tuk price depends on distance.
AMENITIES
Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal has many restaurants, street food, minimarts, coffee shops around the area. Toilets at the back of the station, charge for 3 baht. The sitting area is open-air and very comfortable. Inside Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal there are many many ticket counters for different companies. The companies may do the same route at different times and with different types of vehicles. Some of these can be booked in advance on our website www.busonlineticket.co.th.
