There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, Mini Van
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
8h 55m฿708–1,084Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Pai275 km
5h 12mDrive 275 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Paicar 275 km
5h 12m฿1,034–1,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Paitaxi 275 km
5h 12m฿3,100–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is to bus and Mini Van which costs ฿700 - ฿1100 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Pai via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Pai is 316 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 8h 55m and costs ฿700 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is 275 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai.
There are 335+ hotels available in Pai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Pai, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai via Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿370–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Phone
- 053-245-566
- [email protected]
- Website
- premprachatransports.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–260
- Website
- https://www.premprachatransports.com/
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/prem-pracha
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Pai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–3,800
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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