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How to get fromBangkok to Paiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Pai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    7h 14m
    ฿1,955–6,511

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Paibus bus 612|1030|1
    18h 56m
    ฿387–1,232

  3. Bus via Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Pai Waykeeper Van Stationbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Pai Waykeeper Van Station / ...
    16h 33m
    ฿2,167–2,174

  4. Drive  808.2 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Paicar car 808.2 km
    10h 34m
    ฿3,096–4,472

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    6h 22m
    ฿2,923–4,527

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    7h 43m
    ฿1,980–7,080

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    6h 51m
    ฿2,922–5,052

  8. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane DMK - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    7h 28m
    ฿2,881–4,323

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Pai Bus Terminalbus bus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Pai Bus Terminal
    17h
    ฿1,454

Bangkok to Pai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Pai Waykeeper Van Station twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,150 and the journey takes 14h 26m.

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