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How to get fromChennai to Paiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MAA - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h 28m
    ฿8,731–14,234

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MAA - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    12h 51m
    ฿6,773–15,806

  3. Drive  3,689.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Paicar car 3,689.8 km
    2d 9h
    ฿16,789–24,251

  4. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane MAA - 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
    18h 12m
    ฿7,752–20,410

  5. Fly to Nan, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nan (NNT)plane plane MAA - NNT
    2. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    20h 30m
    ฿9,227–23,030

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,252 km
  • Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Pai. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA 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 drive from Chennai to Pai in around 2d 9h.

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