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How to get fromCape Town to Paiby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Pai by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CPT - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    23h 38m
    ฿18,129–52,703

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

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CPT - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    22h 46m
    ฿19,171–49,275

  3. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane CPT - 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
    31h 52m
    ฿24,650–76,879

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration21h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,464.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 38m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Pai. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to วัฒโนทัยพายัพ Wattanothaipayap, walk to Chiang Mai K star Travel, then take the bus to Pai Hotel Transfer. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Jed Yod Cafe, then take the bus to Pai Hotel Transfer.

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