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How to get fromChiang Mai to Paiby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pai by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Mini Van

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    4h 20m
    ฿190–370

  2. Drive  124.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Paicar car 124.3 km
    2h 9m
    ฿473–683

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi taxi 124.3 km
    2h 9m
    ฿1,400–1,800

  4. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Mai to Paishuttle bus
    2h 23m
    ฿5,950

Chiang Mai to Pai by bus

Calendar126Weekly Buses
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Prem Pracha operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Pai hourly. Tickets cost ฿190–370 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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