There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus Jed Yod Cafe - Pai Hotel Transfer
2h 48m฿1,763–1,791Bus via Pai City Center
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer to Pai City Centerbus Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer - Pai City Center
8h 10m฿1,097–1,123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Pai276 km
5h 8mDrive 276 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Paicar 276 km
5h 8m฿1,268–1,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Paitaxi 276 km
5h 8m฿3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is to bus via Pai City Center which costs ฿1090 - ฿1130 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ฿1760 - ฿1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai. However, there are services departing from Jed Yod Cafe and arriving at Pai Hotel Transfer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Pai is 277 km. The road distance is 276 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ฿1760 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Jed Yod Cafe station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Pai Hotel Transfer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai is 276 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pai.
There are 354+ hotels available in Pai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Pai, Thailand?
Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,612 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,612
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer to Pai City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Pai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Pai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.