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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chiang Mai and Pai takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chiang Mai to Pai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
126 km
Distance
฿260
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chiang Mai to Pai bus times

Buses run hourly between Chiang Mai and Pai. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Pai at 9:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Pai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Pai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

Prem Pracha operates a bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Pai hourly. Tickets cost ฿190–370 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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