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Pai to Chiang Mai buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pai and Chiang Mai takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pai to Chiang Mai. 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 35m
Duration
126 km
Distance
฿360
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Pai to Chiang Mai bus times

Buses run hourly between Pai and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pai is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 9:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pai to Chiang Mai? 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.

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  • Distance: 125.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Waykeeper Pai to Tha Phae Gate every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿625 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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