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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pak Bara by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    4h 42m
    ฿3,114–5,632

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    27h 42m
    ฿778–2,462

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Transport Station to Pakbara Pierbus bus
    30h 43m
    ฿2,544–3,058

  4. Drive  1,607.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Pak Baracar car 1,607.7 km
    21h 56m
    ฿6,158–8,895

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CNX - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Nam Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    6h 20m
    ฿3,009–5,230

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    6h 45m
    ฿3,456–8,344

  7. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Pak Bara Pierbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Pak Bara Pier
    33h 40m
    ฿4,461–5,662

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao
    2. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Pak Bara Pierferry ferry Mae Haad Koh Tao - Pak Bara Pier
    2d 2h
    ฿5,066–5,630

Chiang Mai to Pak Bara by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration27h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,437.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pak Bara, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Pak Bara via Phayao, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Transport Station, and Pakbara Pier in around 30h 43m.

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