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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pai Hotel Transfer station and arriving at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Pai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Pai Hotel Transfer station.
Pai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 station.
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The distance between Pai and Chiang Rai is 158.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
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.