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Pai to Chiang Rai buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pai and Chiang Rai takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Pai to Chiang Rai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration
268 km
Distance
฿900
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Pai to Chiang Rai bus times

Buses run twice daily between Pai and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pai is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 4:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pai to Chiang Rai? 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: 267.6 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿900 and the journey takes 6h.

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